Category: Property News
Is your business your home? How to keep them secure through lockdown
The current outbreak of COVID-19 has had detrimental effects for a number of businesses with many wondering how their businesses will remain safe during these times of great risk and […]
Enquiry levels jump among buyers and sellers
Buyers and sellers are planning for life after the lockdown in greater numbers, an analysis of data collected from property portals, social media and the internet shows. In the week […]
The property market is coming out of lockdown
Positive news from today suggests that surveyors can enter the home to complete valuations, renters and prospective buyers can view property and removals can once again assist people in their […]
Budget Reflection: Strategy Is Key
A balanced long-term strategy is required if we are to solve the UK housing crisis quickly Following yesterday’s budget announcement, Stephen Pratt, group land director at Godwin Developments, said: “We […]
House Price Rises & Tougher For First Time Buyers?
“Yesterday’s budget announcement was relatively light on housing news, but it did nonetheless deliver certain pledges for the industry.” says Ross Counsell, Director of Good Move. Reiterating the manifesto commitment […]
Home buyers and Property sellers undeterred by Coronavirus
The latest research from lettings and sales agent Benham and Reeves has revealed that 83% of home buyers and sellers will not put a house purchase or sale on hold […]
Two beds make the best buy-to-let investment
The latest research by leading lettings management platform, Howsy, has looked at which property makes the best investment for buy-to-let landlords when it comes to current rental yields. Howsy looked […]
Top tips for first-time sellers
Selling a home can be one of life’s more interesting experiences. On the one hand, as someone who’s already bought, you’ll know how strong the UK property market is and […]
Will Brexit mean history for the housing market
It is often said that history repeats itself and where the housing market is concerned there is certainly truth in that statement, particularly when you look at the market in […]
UK property investors favour stamp duty surcharge for overseas buyers
FJP Investment has commissioned an independent survey of more than 750 UK property investors to examine their sentiment to the recently elected Conservative Government. It found: 70% favour the Conservatives’ proposal to […]
UK Rents Up 3.5%
THE LATEST figures from the HomeLet Rental Index indicate that the rental sector is set to see the sustained growth of rental values observed throughout 2019 continue into the new […]
Top 20 Repossession Hotspots England and Wales
DATA released by the Ministry of Justice in November reported all mortgage possession actions in county courts increased in 2019. (Please note data is the latest of its kind and […]
Predictions for the UK property market in 2020
Ross Counsell, director at Good Move, the regulated property buyer, gives his predictions for the UK property market in 2020. House Prices House prices grew incredibly slowly in 2019, with […]
UK homebuyers are on the lookout for bigger properties
New research commissioned by Market Financial Solutions has revealed the most important factors for UK homebuyers when considering which property to purchase. The survey of more than 1,000 homeowners found: The size […]
Property and Divorce: The impact on Landlords, Tenants and Assets
Divorce can be complicated and the more assets a couple has to divide, the more complicated it can get. When there is a property portfolio to be divided “fairly”, the […]
Birmingham Tops Regeneration Hotspots
New research has revealed Birmingham as the Council area with the most opportunities for regeneration for investment in empty residential and commercial properties. UK fibre broadband specialist Glide made a […]
Surge In High Value Home Sales
The number of properties sold for a million pounds or more in Great Britain rose by 5% year-on-year in the first half of 2019, with a total of 6,891 being […]
Sacrifices Made To Get On The Housing Ladder
New research reveals that 14% of homeowners claim that in order to get their first step on the property ladder, they have had to take on two jobs at the same […]
How to sell your house fast in winter
Traditionally, winter can be a difficult time to sell your home. From bad weather discouraging people from going out to view houses, to the gloomy winter atmosphere making prospective homes […]
How well do you know house prices around the UK?
New research has found that Brits generally have little knowledge of house prices around the UK, whether that’s in their region or not. The study from Good Move, the regulated […]