Scotland and South West show big rent rises
Rent values in the South West and in Scotland continued to rise sharply in the three months to July, according…
Affordable Homes Moved Out of Battersea Development
Affordable homes reserved for first time buyers and tenants at the Battersea Power Station development have been moved to a…
The 5 Best Cities for Rental Growth
The buy-to-let boom has been brought to the forefront of property news recently, as landlords have been hit with a…
Locals Love Estate Agent’s Company Car
Last week, we had a look at an unlikely south coast agent’s company car – a Morgan 3 Wheeler –…
Couple Charged £22 to Change Light Bulbs
A couple were left shocked after they found out their letting agent had charged them £22 to change two light…
Britain Needs More Slums, Says Oxford Student
An Oxford student has faced criticism after saying the answer to the housing crisis is to build more slums. Libertarian…
Landlords Object Licensing Scheme in Court
A decision on whether to allow a judicial review regarding a blanket licensing scheme is expected on Thursday 14th August.…
Small Builders Have Same Obligations as Bigger Developers
Small property developers, of schemes with up to ten homes, will face the same economic penalties as bigger firms after…
House Prices Fell in July
House prices fell by 0.6% in July, according to the Halifax. The average UK house price is now £198,883 on…
Bank Says Online Agents are a Threat Within the Industry
Barclays has warned that cheap online estate agents, such as Purplebricks, are credible competitors within the industry. On Wednesday, shares…