Will retail growth help commercial property market?
Forecasts have suggested that retailers could well be in for their greatest performance in 27 years, which in turn could…
Queen’s Speech Did Not Cover Compulsory Landlord Licensing
Yesterday’s Queen’s Speech did not give details or even mention compulsory licensing of private landlords, which the Prime Minister pledged…
More landlords looking to extend BTL portfolio
A report from the buy-to-let broker Mortgages for Business suggests that existing buy-to-let landlords will look to extend their existing…
Sellers are Saving Thousands Using Online Agents
Those selling their properties are saving thousands of pounds by opting for online-only services, rather than using traditional estate agents.…
Would-be BTL investors unsure how to apply
The buy-to-let sector continues to go from strength-to-strength, with more investors than ever entering the market. However, an alarming new…
Squatters in Mayfair Given Eviction Order
A High Court judge has evicted around 40 people who were squatting in a historic building in central London. The…
Brokers report strong performance in Q1
An encouraging report from Paragon Mortgages has suggested that a large number of intermediaries are seeing constant or increasing demand…
Right to Buy Caused Problems Before Introduction
An extension of the Right to Buy scheme was announced in the Queen’s Speech yesterday and now, new communities secretary…
Government Not Solving the Housing Crisis
For anyone struggling to get a roof over their head, housing is the biggest social challenge in Britain today. But…
London property prices rocket post election
Pre-election uncertainty seems a long time ago as high-end traders have flocked back into the housing market in London following…