Private Sector Rents Drop in Line with Inflation
Recently, there has been an increase in calls for rent controls in the private rental sector (PRS). However, the Residential…
Why the UK Can’t Build Enough Homes
The Labour government in 2007 set a target of 240,000 homes to be built annually by 2016. The country has…
Launch of Estate Agent Comparison Website
A website has been launched aiming to compare the fees and services of at least six local estate agents, and…
Landlords Favour Short-Term Fixed Rates
Landlords are moving towards short-term fixed rate mortgages, in which costs stay low, and estimated increases in bank rate are…
It is the Cheapest Time to Get a Mortgage
Mortgages are currently the cheapest on record, revealed new figures. Two-year fixed and variable rate deals have dropped to new…
Rutland Beats London with House Price Rises
It may be the smallest county in mainland England, but house prices in Rutland are increasing faster than most places…
Buy-to-Let Could see Boost from Pension Changes
Regulation changes to pensions could drive a boost in the buy-to-let sector, as so-called silver landlords look to invest in…
Tenants have the Right to See References
A newspaper’s consumer column has revealed the supposed right for a tenant to see a reference about them, even when…
Property price growth up in December
Property prices enjoyed a strong end to 2015, according to the latest survey from building society Nationwide. The survey suggests…
Landlord’s Repossession Rights
Around four million properties are privately rented in England, and it is estimated that 20% of households will be within…