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Survey reveals a lack of legal knowledge among landlords in the UK
The vast majority of landlords in the UK are not following the correct legal processes on deposits and are not up to date on GDPR regulations, a new survey has found. When it comes to tenants’... Read more
Rental growth in the UK weakening in 2018, official data shows
Rents in the private rented sector in the UK increased by 0.9% in the 12 months to October 2018, unchanged from the 12 months to September 2018, official data shows. They increased by 0.9% in... Read more
Plans for new Housing Court for England revealed
Landlords and tenants in England are set to get faster and more effective justice in the event of property disputes under new proposals unveiled by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local... Read more
Helping mortgage prisoners is top priority, Ministerial letter confirms
Finding solutions for home owners in Britain who find themselves trapped in mortgages as they cannot get a better deal due to increased regulation must be a top priority for the lending industry,... Read more
New analysis reveals hundreds of thousands of US homes at risk from coastal change
Hundreds of thousands of coastal homes in the United States are at risk from the effects of climate change on sea levels in the next three decades, according to new research. The study from real... Read more
UK
Survey reveals a lack of legal knowledge among landlords in the UK
The vast majority of landlords in the UK are not following the correct legal processes on deposits and are not up to date on GDPR regulations, a new... Read more
Global News
Australia is ranked as the safest place in the world to invest in property
Australia is the safest country for real estate investment, followed by the United States and the Netherlands while Venezuela is the least safe,... Read more
Asia-Pacific
New home sales show slight uptick in Australia as land prices rise
The downturn in new home sales in the five largest states in Australia paused in September after two months of falls of 3%, the latest report from... Read more
Europe
Number of new homes completed in Ireland up 23.4%
The number of new homes built in Ireland increased by 23.4% in the third quarter of 2018 compared with the same period in the previous year, official... Read more
North America
New analysis reveals hundreds of thousands of US homes at risk from coastal change
Hundreds of thousands of coastal homes in the United States are at risk from the effects of climate change on sea levels in the next three decades,... Read more
Middle East
Sales, prices and rents fall in Abu Dhabi in third quarter of 2018, latest data shows
Property sales in Abu Dhabi fell in the third quarter of 2018 as demand fell while residential prices and rents also declined, according to the... Read more
Sponsored Features
MFS completes £5.2 million bridging loan deal
Mayfair based bridging lender Market Financial Solutions has announced that it has closed a ‘standout’ bridging deal, issuing a £5.2 million loan for an offshore client. A new broker approached MFS on behalf of a client who required funds... Read more
Slough could be a new property investment hotspot
Affordability, improved transport links and a £1 billion regeneration project over the next 15 years are set to combine to make Slough in the South East of England a new property investment hotspot. For example, property price growth could reach... Read more
All change for HMO licensing rules
The British Government has introduced new rules regarding licensing of houses in multiple occupation (HMO) that will mean a substantially higher number of properties will require a licence. From 01 October 2018, an HMO licence will be needed for... Read more
Landlords can combat fees ban costs by exploring alternatives
Following the recent announcement that the Tenants' Fees Bill has started its formal journey through Parliament, a PropTech startup is advising landlords to think seriously about how it could affect their profits. RentalStep says that landlords... Read more
Landlords concerned about tax change could look to short lettings
There are concerns that tax relief changes on buy to let mortgages may leave some UK landlords struggling to maintain their yields. One possible opportunity is for them to look at is increasing their returns via the short lettings market for... Read more
Introduction of reservation agreements for buyers and sellers gaining support
As the estate agency business in England moves towards being more robust with professional qualifications and higher standards being introduced there are calls for compulsory reservation agreements to be introduced. The British Government has... Read more
Rapid modernisation boosts potential of online property auctions
Buying a property at an auction in Britain used to be regarded as a risky business but the whole process is now very much in the 21st century, having undergone a rapid modernisation. Digital innovation means that auctions are no longer a last... Read more
UK bridging lender MFS launches new subsidiary in Singapore
Market Financial Solutions (MFS) has expanded into Singapore, launching a new office and subsidiary company called Market Bridge Solutions (MBS). Having established itself as one of the UK’s leading bridging lenders over the past decade, the... Read more