Mixed Views On Home Ownership
Only 63% of people who do not own a property would like to buy a home of their own, according to new research conducted by Engen Group, the UK-based innovation …
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Why Buy-To-Let Should Have An Assured Future
The demand for rental accommodation is growing, due partly to the change in public attitudes towards the private rented sector and to shifting opinions concerning home ownership as an ultimate …
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First-Time Buyer Numbers Reach 12-Year High
The numbers of first-time buyers reached an estimated 353,436 in 2019, the highest level since 2007, according to the Yorkshire Building Society (YBS). First-time buyers have been out in force …
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One Third Of Landlords Plan To Sell Off Homes
More than one third of private landlords plan to reduce the number of homes they rent out or quit the market altogether over the coming year, according to a new …
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House Prices Slowed To Seven-Year Low In October
The Land Registry has disclosed that the growth in house prices during October slowed to its lowest rate since September 2012 in an index said to be “catching up with …
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Clarity From Agents Could Boost Tenant Satisfaction
If renters are given clearer information on what to expect from landlords and letting agents, they could enjoy greater consumer satisfaction as a result, according to PayProp. The provider of …
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Housesimple Launches In Nottingham As Midlands Expansion Begins
Estate agent Housesimple has expanded into the Midlands with the introduction of its free service in the City of Nottingham. Ahead of the official launch on 27 December, home owners …
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Landlords Take Flight As 100K BTL Homes Sold
Harsh tax reforms have resulted in the sale of more than 100,000 homes and many landlords now plan to leave the market by selling up entirely. Buy-to-let landlords intend leaving …
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Leeds BS Launches RIO Mortgage With Cashback
Leeds Building Society has launched the first retirement interest-only (RIO) mortgage with cashback which does not include a product fee. The range of products is designed to enable borrowers to …
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Savills Upbeat About UK Property Market
Real estate agent Savills has published a report indicating that UK property prices could rise over the period from 2020 to 2024. Research conducted by the company suggests that the …
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