South coast luring young professionals
Young professionals are flocking to the East Sussex coastline, according to a new survey. The report from Lloyds Bank has…
Location still important for home hunters
Location. Location. Location. No, not the show that sees Phil Spencer concluding deals over a pint, but the number one…
Local authority to become private landlord?
A local authority is due to take the unusual step of becoming a private landlord, through the launch of its…
Smoke alarms to be fitted in private rentals
Proposals to make it mandatory for smoke alarms to be fitted in private rental accommodation are moving closer to becoming…
Newcastle Building Society launch new mortgage products
Newcastle Building Society has become the latest group to announce new mortgage products for its customers. Four mortgage products have…
NAEA warns agents on money laundering
Estate agents are being warned to make sure they are compliant with all money laundering regulations, following a warning that…
Stamp duty revenues soar
The average homeowner pays £9,600 as they progress up the housing ladder, according to new data from Lloyds Bank. This…
Landlords and tenants clash over maintenance
Concerning research has found that there is substantial confusion to whom responsibilities such as maintenance and upkeep fall in rental…
Restoring Houses of Parliament could cost £5.7bn
Carrying out restoration work on the Houses of Parliament without moving any MPs or peers could cost up to £5.7bn…
Homeowners prefer older properties
An interesting piece of research has suggested that UK homeowners prefer older properties than new builds. The questionnaire found that…