Record Number Of Over-50’s Living In Rented Accommodation
Renting among the over-50s has hit record highs, with more than 790,000 homes across the UK now being rented by this age group. Experts blame a combination of rising house …
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Homeowners Increasingly Optimistic About House Prices
A survey by property website Zoopla shows that the majority of homeowners are optimistic about house prices rising over the next quarter. This view is supported by the new House …
Read MoreTurbulent Times Continue For Purplebricks
Purplebricks continues to face serious problems as key financial backer, and leading City fund manager, Neil Woodford reduced his investment over the course of two days. The move forced him …
Read MoreFuture Of Online Estate Agent, easyProperty, In Doubt After Takeover Bid
The future of easyProperty estate agents is in doubt following a takeover bid for the parent company by investment company Toscafund. easyProperty, which also owns The Guild of Property Professionals …
Read MoreCountrywide Set For Branch Closures, According To Reports
While rumours continue to abound about potential branch closures, Countrywide has refused to confirm or deny whether the rumours are true. In the last annual report, which was issued in …
Read MoreRelaxation In Planning Rules For Extensions In England
Those homeowners looking to extend their properties will be able to do so quickly and easily without the need for a full planning application, with the option of larger extensions, …
Read MoreSurvey Reveals Top Unexpected Repairs When Moving Home
Buying a new home is a major commitment, and an expensive one. But many householders discover that they face yet more expense when they find that they need to make …
Read MoreHigh Street Estate Agent Foxtons In Turmoil
Foxtons’ shares fell on May 20 as they announced a substantial drop in sales revenue for the first three months of the year, and the shock departure of its Chief …
Read MoreSharp Upturn In Mortgage Approvals During April
April showed a sharp upturn in mortgage approvals according to residential chartered surveyors e.surv’s Mortgage Monitor as borrowers take advantage of low mortgage rates across the market. There was a …
Read MoreCountrywide Continues To Face Financial Difficulties
Estate agency Countrywide continues to face turbulent times, with the announcement that a number of branches are to close, accompanied by a harsh tumble in share prices. This follows their …
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