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The Growing Attractions Of The Let-To-Let Market

The emerging housing trend of the let-to-let market sees property owners becoming both landlord and tenant as a way to increase living space quickly and...

Modest 0.2% Monthly Rise In House Prices In April

Modest 0.2% Monthly Rise In House Prices In April

25 April 2025 – April has seen another modest monthly rise in house prices, with the average asking price in the UK now at £366,247....

House building plans

‘First Homes’ Scheme Cuts Cost Of New Property

The Government has launched a new housing scheme to help some first-time buyers by offering a discount of 30% on the price of a new...

House interior

New Homes Ombudsman Set To Raise The Bar

There are many good reasons for investing in a new-build property but a new announcement from the Government could prove to be a game changer....

COVID-19

Covid-19 Fears Drive Home Search Results

Uncertainty caused by the second lockdown is putting house buyers under increasing pressure and influencing search results as lenders further reduce their willingness to accept...

More Buyers Accept Ultra-Long Mortgages Due To High Rates

More Buyers Accept Ultra-Long Mortgages Due To High Rates

Research suggests that mortgage rates have seen the highest increase since March of this year. As a result, more and more homebuyers are forced to...

Modular Housing Revolution

Could We Be On The Brink Of A Modular House Building Revolution?

News that Birmingham is to build their first council-built modular houses has been warmly welcomed and could point to a solution to the current housing...

House viewing family

House Viewings Up By 29% Due To SD Holiday

House viewings and instructions increased significantly in July as a result of the stamp duty holiday announced by the Chancellor earlier in the month, according...

Do You Need Life Insurance for Your Mortgage?

As mortgage rates continue to rise more and more homeowners are searching for ways to protect their family financially should anything happen in between. If...

Student house

Best Locations For Highest Yields In Student Rental Sector

Landlords of student accommodation have encountered a challenging 18 months, facing a slump in tenant demand and falling yields as students were compelled to stay...

40% Of Private Renters Expect To Rent For Their Entire Life

40% Of Private Renters Expect To Rent For Their Entire Life

According to a new survey by business consultancy firm Hargreaves Lansdown, almost four in 10 people who rent privately think they will rent for their...

Single First-Time Buyers Struggle To Get Onto Housing Ladder

Single First-Time Buyers Struggle To Get Onto Housing Ladder

7 November 2023 – New analysis has shown that single first-time buyers have been priced out of most areas, despite support by the government’s mortgage...

UK rental properties

Notable Increase In BTR Marks Rental Revolution

2019 saw a distinct increase in the number of new build-to-rent (BTR) units constructed, according to new data released by the National House-Building Council (NHBC)....

Drop in houses for sale

Properties For Sale Decrease While Rentals Rise

The number of properties available to buy in March, traditionally the busiest month for listings, hit the lowest level on record, according to the National...

UK Still Gripped By A Rent Crisis Despite Slow Down

UK Still Gripped By A Rent Crisis Despite Slow Down

1 May 2024 – Recent data from Rightmove confirms the immediate need for the country to prioritise good-quality rental homes. Figures for the first quarter...

Softcat Manchester Office Opening

Softcat opens new Manchester office at Manchester Goods Yard

Softcat has officially opened its new Manchester office in the Goods Yard Building at St John’s, the city’s fast growing creative district....

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