Mortgage Lending Rises £2bn in One Month
Mortgage lending grew by £2 billion in August alone, the biggest monthly increase in five years, according to the British…
100,000 Children are Homeless
Around 100,000 children are homeless and living in temporary accommodation, reveals official data. Charities have blamed welfare cuts for the…
Mayfair Sets New Record High Monthly Rent
The London property market is split between those struggling to save a £50,000 deposit for their first home and those…
Change to Insurance Premium Tax
Insurance Premium Tax (IPT) is a tax on insurers and covers general insurance premiums. From 1st November, the tax is…
Property owners warned over Legionnaires
Letting agents and landlords alike are being warned to keep their properties safe, as a new reminder highlights the dangers…
uSwitch Urges Landlords to Help Tenants Change Energy Supplier
Comparison website uSwitch has criticised landlords and letting agents that allegedly prevent tenants from changing energy suppliers. The recent accusation…
Price-gap between London and other cities growing
According to the latest house price index from Hometrack, the gap between house prices in London and other major regional…
Shortage of Affordable Homes Causes 50% Fall in Young Homeowners
The amount of homeowners in England and Wales has fallen by almost 250,000 over the last five years, according to…
Mortgage lending at seven-year high
Mortgage lending rose to a seven-year high during August, as buyers and remortgagers came back into the market. According to…
House Price Gap Between London and Other Cities Widest for 20 Years
The average house price paid for a home in London has reached a record high of 12 times earnings, and…