UK
Study rates London property most likely to increase despite Brexit uncertainty
Kensington and Chelsea is the best place in London to invest in property as Brexit fears continue to hit prices, according to a new analysis. The... Read more
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Figures show that repossessed homes selling for less is a myth
It is often thought that repossessed homes in the UK sell for less than their market price but new research reveals that sales achieved are at their... Read more
UK
Price falls in London now spreading out beyond the capital, latest analysis suggests
While prices have been falling in London, the latest analysis of the property market shows that prices are also now falling in England and... Read more
UK
New RICS guidelines for commercial landlords now in place
New guidelines relating to commercial property service charges have now come into effect in a move designed to protect tenants from unscrupulous... Read more
UK
London sees steep annual rise in rents to new record high
Average rents in the UK fell in the first quarter of 2019 by 0.2% to an average of £796 a month but where up by 2.7% year on year, the latest... Read more
UK
Annual house price growth UK wide at slowest rate since September 2012
Average house prices in the UK increased by 0.6% in the year to February 2019 to £226,000, down from 1.7% in January, the latest official figures... Read more
UK
Research reveal tenants think wrongly their contents are covered by landlord insurance
Almost a third of tenants in the private rented sector mistakenly think that their possessions are covered by their landlord’s insurance, new... Read more
UK
Improvements, including garden landscaping, adds average of £40,000 to a property
Home owners in Britain have added an estimated average of £40,000 to the value of their properties by doing home improvements in the past five... Read more
Finance, UK
Data shows 300% rise in equity release options in just three years
Equity release lenders are rapidly expanding options for older home owners, with the number of plan options up 300% in three years, according to new... Read more
UK
Rents are less affordable in London, leading to falling rental prices
Rental affordability is at its highest in the North of England for a decade but renting a home is the most unaffordable on London, the latest... 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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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
Property Investor Survey 2019: Have your say on the UK property market
Forecasts for the UK property market have varied greatly over recent months with economic uncertainty caused by the Brexit deadlock within Government raising questions as to how the real estate sector will fare in the year ahead. To cut through... Read more
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
Finance
First time buyer mortgage market leads home lending data
Lending to first time buyers increased in February with official figures showing that completions increased year on year for a fifth month in a row. There were 24,880 new first time buyer mortgages completed, up 4.1% compared to February 2018,... Read more
Data shows 300% rise in equity release options in just three years
Equity release lenders are rapidly expanding options for older home owners, with the number of plan options up 300% in three years, according to new research. Lenders now offer 221 plan options across their product ranges, highlighting the rapid... 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