Property Sales Supporting House Price Growth in UK Cities
House price growth in UK cities is currently running at an average of 4.9%, supported by high levels of property…
Figures for Final Month of Lending Before PRA Changes Revealed
UK Finance has released the latest figures for the mortgage lending market, which show the scope of the sector in…
Luxury Student Accommodation on the Rise, but can Anyone Afford It?
Gone are the days of basic bedrooms, dodgy dorms and awful apartments. Nowadays, students can look forward to a new…
New Student Developments are Soaring Across the UK
The number of new student developments is soaring across the UK, as accommodation providers attempt to meet the rising levels…
Rent Payments Should be Used as Part of a Tenant’s Credit Score, MPs Say
Rent payments should automatically be used as part of a tenant’s credit score to help them secure a mortgage to…
Variable Rate Mortgage Borrowers to be Hit by Higher Charges if Rates Rise
Variable rate mortgage borrowers could have to collectively pay an extra £82.8m in higher payments in December if the Bank…
Government Announces Plans for More Energy Efficient Homes
The Government has announced plans to create more energy efficient homes under its Clean Growth Strategy. Elmhurst Energy, a leading…
Number of Buy-to-Let Mortgage Deals Available Drops Slightly
The total number of buy-to-let mortgage deals available on the market has dropped slightly over the past month, but remains…
Government Could Ban Gazumping in Property Market Shake-Up
The Government could move to ban gazumping in order to save time and stress during the property purchasing process. The Communities…
30% Believe that Using High Street Letting Agent to Rent Property is Outdated
Over 30% (31%) of UK adults believe that using high street letting agents to rent a property is outdated and…