North East property prices continue to rise
Property prices in the North East have defied forecasts of a worsening UK economy to post their strongest month-on-month growth…
Lender Targets High Net Worth Buy-to-Let Investors with New Range
Specialist mortgage lender Investec Private Banking is hoping to attract more high net worth buy-to-let investors with a new range…
Poll Shows that the General Public Supports the Ban on Tenant Fees
A new poll by Citizens Advice shows that the general public supports the Government’s proposed ban on tenant fees charged…
Could rent controls kick-start a seaside town property revival?
A new report has suggested that the Conservative Party should build their election manifesto around rent controls, in order to…
Tenant Referencing Must be Exempt from Lettings Fee Ban, Insists ARLA
ARLA Propertymark insists that tenant referencing must be exempt from the Government’s planned lettings fee ban. In a message to…
Paragon Updates Buy-to-Let Range with Longer Term in Mind
Paragon Mortgages has updated its buy-to-let range with longer term products in mind, for both property purchases and remortgages. The…
Prime rents in the West End hit record highs
There has been a substantial increase in prime rents in the West End of London during the opening quarter of…
Evicting a Tenant Costs Landlords Around £2,000, Finds Study
Evicting a tenant from a rental property can cost landlords around £2,000 and takes up to nine months, found a…
The Bank of Mum and Dad is Funding 23% More Purchases than Last Year
The bank of mum and dad has leant 23% more for their children’s property purchases over the past year, which…
16% rise in Stamp Duty cash, despite transaction falls
Latest figures from HMRC indicate that there has been a 5% fall in the number of transactions commanding Stamp Duty…