Category: Property News
Revealed: UK Locations where Property Prices have Increased the Most
A study from comparethemarket.com reveals the local authorities, regions and London boroughs where house prices have risen the most in recent years Maldon in Essex, has seen the biggest house […]
How to get the best out of your estate agent
Even though the online property portals are staple go-to sites for property buyers, 84% of sellers still opt for a high street estate agent and the vast majority of them […]
The Right Development At The Right Time For Liverpool
From its heady days as one of Europe’s most important ports to the more recent achievement of being the only UK city ever to be crowned European Capital of Culture, […]
Could A New Prime Minister Lead to PRS Changes?
As speculation mounts as to the future of Theresa May as Prime Minister, the private rental sector will cast an eye on events, with more than a passing interest in […]
Investing in London Commuter Belt – Luton Heads The Way
London rents to rise by 15.9% in 5 years to 2023 – faster than UK average (Savills) Luton voted 2019 top commuter hotspot (Jackson-Stops) New development The Orion key to […]
Housing Hand to offer rent guarantor scheme
Rents in the UK are rising at their fastest rate for more than two years; HomeLet reports a rise of 3.3% in the year to March 2019. With tax changes […]
Rents rising at fastest rate in over 2 years
Rents in the UK are rising at their fastest rate for more than two years; HomeLet reports a rise of 3.3% in the year to March 2019. With tax changes […]
Guild Living To Deliver 3,000 New Homes Over Next Five Years
Legal & General announces the expansion of its later living offering with the establishment of Guild Living a developer and operator of urban later living communities. Through Guild Living, it […]
Making Homes Eco-Friendly
We humans have and are still posing a great threat to our beautiful planet, but it does not have to be this way. Amazingly there is not a lot we […]
Staying on top of your mortgage debt
John Ellmore, Director, KnowYourMoney.co.uk The benefits of taking on a mortgage are clear; from first-time buyers to property investors with extensive portfolios, mortgages enable people to access the property market […]
Shared Ownership – Springing on to the Housing Ladder
Spring on to the Housing Ladder – how to navigate the maze of shared ownership and secure a property this spring Craig Osborne, Director at Site Sales Property Group, offers […]
Rents in England continue to Rise
ACCORDING to the latest data from HomeLet’s Rental Index, UK rents for new tenancies have begun to rise at a rate not seen in the market for over two years. The annualised […]
Affordable Homes Guarantee Scheme: a joined-up approach is vital for success
Paul Butterworth is a Partner in the Real Estate practice at Ashfords LLP. He advises housing clients on major regeneration and development projects, as well as on private and public […]
First-time buyers make up the largest percentage of home buyers for first time in 25 years
The latest Halifax First-Time Buyer review brings the good news that in 2018 first-time buyers made up the largest percentage of home-buyers for the first time in almost quarter of […]
Legal & General Delivering Build To Rent Scheme in Brighton
Legal & General announces that its plans to develop the Longley Industrial Estate into Brighton’s first Build To Rent (BTR) scheme have been approved. Legal & General, which entered the […]
Property leaders react to Chancellor’s speech
Some comments from property leaders reacting to the Chancellor’s Spring Statement. Paresh Raja, CEO of Market Financial Solutions“The housing crisis stands as one of the biggest issues facing the country, […]
Could Brexit uncertainty spell good news for private landlords?
HOMELET, the country’s leading tenant referencing and specialist insurance provider, holds the UK’s largest and most up-to-date pool of data on agreed rental price trends, based on newly agreed tenancies. […]
Ambitious regeneration plans inspiring property investment in Newcastle & Gateshead
Sitting opposite each other on the banks of the River Tyne, Newcastle and Gateshead share many attributes. Residents benefit from access to both of the bustling urban areas, thanks to […]
Deal or No-deal – Brexit and the ongoing problems of the housing market
Alexandra Morris, managing director of online letting agent MakeUrMove, outlines the consequences for homeowners and homebuyers of the UK, depending on whether the Government can secure a good deal, or […]
Property Subsidence doesn’t have to be scary
Between 2016/17, 184,000 homes were built in England.1 During this time, hundreds of homes and buildings across Britain were severely damaged, following extreme weather conditions including heatwaves, flash floods and sub-zero […]