UK
UK property prices set to fall this year but pick up gradually from 2020 onwards
The UK housing market has slowed significantly in recent years, particularly in London and the South East where price growth is predicted to be... Read more
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UK
Short term lets in Scotland could be heading for licensing or registration
Over regulation of short term let accommodation in non-problem areas of rural Scotland could pose a risk to rural tourism, it is suggested. Short... Read more
Finance, UK
Proposals to help people trapped in their mortgages are not sufficient, says industry body
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the Government should consider alternative means of protecting borrowers who remain unable to switch... Read more
UK
Film industry boosting short term lettings in prime locations
Landlords in London and the Home Counties have been cashing in with short term letting to the film industry, a new report has found. The number of... Read more
North America
Rents rise in the US as home value growth slows, latest index shows
Residential rents in the United States grew for the ninth month in a row in June and are now up 3% year on year, taking the median monthly rent to... Read more
UK
Lettings sector criticises rent control plans for London
Plans by the Mayor of London to reform the lettings sector in the capital have been largely welcomed but his determination to introduce rent controls... Read more
UK
Developers told to plant more trees and protect wildlife
Developers have been ordered to plant more trees, do more to protect Britain’s wildlife and use innovative ways of addressing ecological... Read more
UK
Average new let rent up by over 3% in year to June 2019
The average cost of a new let in Britain increased by 3.1% to £986 per calendar month in June, driven by rising rents in the South of England,... Read more
Finance, UK
Equity release market growth slowed in first six months of 2019
Growth in the equity release market in the UK has slowed with the volume and value of equity released showing relatively modest growth in the first... Read more
UK
London estate agency fined for breach of customer personal data
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has fined a London estate agency £80,000 for leaving 18,610 customers' personal data exposed for... Read more
Industry Interview: Viewber
1) To those who are not familiar with Viewber how would you sum up what makes you... Read more
Industry Interview: RentalStep
1) Do you see the private rented sector expanding in the next five years I think the PRS is... Read more
Industry Interview: CapitalRise
1) Why is property still a good investment Property has always been a good investment as it has... Read more
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Bridging finance: Helping landlords seize opportunities
Taking a closer look at how bridging finance can provide a fast, flexible solution to the funding needs of property professionals
Landlords affected by recent tax changes are increasingly looking to diversify away from ‘vanilla’ buy to let into... Read more
Monaco International Luxury Property Expo 2019
The Monaco International Luxury Property Expo 2019, a B2C exhibition for international real estate, will be held from 15 to 16 May 2019 at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco. Exhibitors include upmarket property developers and real estate agents from... Read more
Finance
Proposals to help people trapped in their mortgages are not sufficient, says industry body
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the Government should consider alternative means of protecting borrowers who remain unable to switch mortgages as the time it will take lenders to adopt modified assessment processes could be disadvantage to... Read more
Equity release market growth slowed in first six months of 2019
Growth in the equity release market in the UK has slowed with the volume and value of equity released showing relatively modest growth in the first half of 2019, according to the latest figures to be published. Average loan amounts dropped nearly... Read more
Company News
Savills acquires Cluttons Middle East real estate business
International real estate advisor Savills has completed the acquisition of Cluttons Middle East, a leading real estate consultancy business in the region. The acquisition will see Savills take full ownership of Cluttons Middle East, a business... Read more