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UK property market was subdued nationally in first quarter of 2019
Property exchanges increased by 7.4% in the first quarter of 2019 compared to the same quarter last year, suggesting a sustained level of activity in... Read more
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Finance, UK
Research reveals more mortgage choices for 95% loan rates
The number of residential mortgage providers that include a maximum 95% loan to value (LTV) product in their range has increased, the latest... Read more
UK
Modular housing chosen as solution for temporary homes in London
The Mayor of London has announced an investment of £11 million for temporary modular homes to help homeless families in the capital. There are... Read more
Finance, UK
Mortgage freedom day in the UK unchanged from last year
Home owners in the UK have reached mortgage freedom day, the date when new borrowers have earned enough money to cover their payments for the rest of... Read more
UK
Government moves to end no fault evictions in private rented sector
Landlords in the private rented sector will no longer be able to evict tenants at short notice and without good reason under new Government plans,... Read more
UK
Welsh house price growth subdued but sales continue to rise
The average house price in Wales has fallen to £185,018, with the annual growth of 0.4% the lowest recorded since August 2013, the latest index... Read more
UK
Study looks at effect of interest rate rise on property prices
If interest rates in the UK were to increase to 1.5% such a move could wipe £28,000 off the average house price, new research suggests. They... Read more
UK
House builders hit out at former Housing Minister reform ideas
Former Housing Minister Dominic Raab has been criticised for calling or radical housing reforms, including a new Help to Buy scheme that would exempt... Read more
UK
Farm land average prices unchanged in first quarter of 2019
The average value of agricultural land in England and Wales remained virtually unchanged in the first three months of 2019, the latest tracker report... Read more
UK
Asking prices still down year on year but monthly rise is biggest for over a year
Asking prices in the UK are continuing to fall on an annual basis, down by 0.1% in the 12 months to April 2019, but a slight improvement from the... 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