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Bigger populations don’t necessarily mean higher rents
While on the face of it, it should be obvious that the highest average rental cost is found in the nation’s major cities, but new research suggests... Read more
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Landlord confidence has dipped to lowest point since 2006
Landlord confidence in their own lettings business has reached a record low, with just 29% saying their expectations for the next month is good or... Read more
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Average asking prices fall month on month across Britain
Average home prices in England and Wales fell by 0.1% in August but in Scotland they dipped further, down by 1.2%, the latest index shows. This... Read more
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Latest housing market analysis suggests sales are steady despite Brexit uncertainty
UK property price growth remains low at 0.7% in the 12 months to the second quarter of 2019, whilst prime central London prices are now 20% below... Read more
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Edinburgh sees significant rise in top grade office take up
There has been a significant rise in take up of top grade offices in Edinburgh with the second quarter of 2019 seeing growth, the latest commercial... Read more
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Building an extension becomes more popular due to planning law change
Two in five home owners in the UK would rather build an extension than move house after changes in planning law, new research has found. Some 35%... Read more
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Analysis looks at difference between asking and sold prices
Many estate agents are not taking into account the impacts that Brexit is having on the property market, making asking prices too high, it is... Read more
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Government is boosting home ownership at expense of PRS, it is suggested
Tenants in private rented housing are bearing the brunt of the Government’s focus on boosting home ownership at the expense of the rental market,... Read more
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Property Ombudsman expels agents over non-compliance and failure to pay awards
The Property Ombudsman (TPO) has expelled six agents who failed to comply with parts of the TPO Codes of Practice and have not paid subsequent awards... Read more
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Rents rise across Britain in 12 months to July apart from in the Midlands
Average rents on newly let properties in Britain increased by 1.9% in July to reach £982 per calendar month with Scotland seeing the strongest... 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
Remortgaging rises as home buyer activity slows in the UK
There was a rise of 8.3% in remortgaging in the UK in June 2019, with some 16,880 new mortgages completed in this sector of the lending market, the latest industry figures show. The data from UK Finance also shows that there were 32,760 new first... Read more
New mortgage deals announced for those aged up to 85
Borrowers will be able to take out new mortgages in their early 80s after a specialist lender launched new deals to meet demand from older customers. Finance company Together has today started offering new mortgages which go up to an... 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