London Second Steppers in Strong Position, Claims Lloyds
Many Londoners living in their starter homes are no longer trapped in negative equity, reveals a new report by Lloyds…
Planning and land needed to satisfy demand
House builders in Britain have called for policy makers to increase resources for local authority planning departments alongside giving further…
Average House Price to Reach £300,000 in the Next Three Months
The average UK house price could reach £300,000 in the next three months, according to Rightmove. Low interest rates and…
FCA Says it’s Not Policy to Get Older People to Move Home
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has stated that it is not its policy to encourage older people to move home,…
Interest Rates Likely to Rise, Says George Osborne
Chancellor George Osborne has revealed that interest rates are more likely to rise than fall, due to the success of…
ARLA Criticises Lack of Guidance for New Section 21 Rules
Landlords and letting agents are still expressing confusion over how they should respond to tenants’ requests for repairs, under new…
Average London home to hit £1m by 2020?
A new investigation has left would-be property purchasers in the capital concerned, with experts suggesting that prices could rise to…
New Service Matches Referenced Tenants to Properties
A new service has launched that references and credit checks prospective renters before property viewings. It then matches these tenants…
Right to Buy programme a success
New figures published by the Government indicate that the Right to Buy programme in Britain has created almost 40,000 new homeowners…
Rent Rises Drop for First Time This Year
The amount of letting agents reporting rent rises has dropped for the first time this year, according to recent research…