Tag: UK property
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 […]
The Best Cities To Live For First Time Buyers
Newcastle is the best place for first time buyers to purchase in the UK. Digital broker Mojo Mortgages has for the first time ever, cross referenced the monthly mortgage cost […]
How to keep your home secure
Keeping the inside of your home secure starts with keeping the outside of your home secure. With that in mind, here are some tips on securing the access to your […]
Pro tips for impressing property viewers
Most properties are sold on a combination of three factors, location, size and condition. There usually isn’t much (if anything) you can do about the first two, but there is […]
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 […]
Birmingham Ranks Top in UK 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 […]
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 […]
Renovation Resolutions to stick to in 2020
With the start of a New Year on the horizon, many will be preparing for their New Year’s resolutions. If yours is to finally get around to doing the extension […]
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 […]
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 […]
House Prices in 30 UK Cities Are Over 1,000% Higher Than Annual Salaries
New research from comparethemarket.com, compares house prices and average salaries in 80 of the UK’s most populated towns and cities to reveal the most affordable places to live. When we […]
L&G To Provide 3,500 Affordable Homes
Legal & General Affordable Homes (“Legal & General”) announces that it has partnered with 14 established housing associations and providers to form a panel which will lead its housing operations […]