House of Lords Rejects Smoke Alarm Law with Just 3 Weeks to Go
New legislation on the installation of smoke and carbon monoxide alarms in private rental properties has been rejected by the…
Mortgage Rates Drop to Record Low
Average mortgage rates fell to a new record low in the second quarter (Q2) of this year, as borrowers rush…
Barratt Sees Profits Rise by 45%
The UK’s largest house builder has reported that completions rose by almost 11% in the year to June, causing profits…
International students add £600m to London rental market
With the new academic year underway, a survey has shown the importance of international students to London’s rental market. Research…
10% of over 50’s landlords make no profit
Data from an investigation from Saga Landlord Insurance indicates that 10% of buy-to-let owners over the age of 50 make…
Property Hotspots on the London to Hastings Route
Commuters travelling away from Charing Cross or Cannon Street can sit back and appreciate the beautiful countryside and charming towns…
Complaint Against Letting Agent Resolved
A complaint against a letting agent has been informally resolved, reports the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA). The agent in question…
Delay in smoke alarm legislation slammed
Landlords across the UK have slammed the Government for what they perceive as unnecessary delays in the introduction of legislation…
Low Rates for Borrowers with Small Deposits
Mortgage lenders have launched a series of low rates for borrowers with small deposits. Last week, HSBC introduced a 3.49%…
£1m plus properties around Tube stations increase
New research has indicated that the property market in the capital has experienced such a boom that now the areas…