Buy-to-let activity down by 26% year-on-year
The latest research from Connells Survey & Valuation suggests that the buy-to-let sector is struggling. Data from the report indicates…
The DPS’ Top Tips for Managing Deposit Disputes
Most tenancies end without any dispute. In fact, only around 2% of those registered with The Deposit Protection Service (The…
Rightmove sees improved traffic to start the year
New data has revealed that the traffic to Rightmove’s website between Boxing Day and the end of the last week…
More landlords are favouring HMO conversions
An interesting new report has revealed that a record number of buy-to-let landlords are converting their properties into HMOs. This…
House Prices Almost Recovered to March Peak at End of 2016
House prices almost recovered to the March peak seen last year at the end of 2016, but transactions dropped by…
Where are 2017’s buy-to-let hotspots?
A new investigation has revealed the latest UK buy-to-let hotspots, which include Manchester, Leeds, Cardiff and Liverpool. Of course, the…
Specialist Buy-to-Let Lender Launches First Products for Owner-Occupiers
Specialist buy-to-let lender Paragon Mortgages has today announced the first phase of its new range of residential mortgage products for…
Rate of Rental Growth Halved in 2016
The rate of rental growth halved in 2016 when compared to the previous year, from 3.1% to just 1.6%, reports…
Property campaigner has started ‘stolen deposits totaliser’
Long-time anti-deposit campaigner Ajay Jagota has moved to compile what he has coined a ‘stolen deposits totaliser.’ Mr Jagota says…
Could 2017 be the year of leasehold change?
The Conveyancing Association has moved to outlined its position on focusing its efforts to reform the leasehold process. It has…