As part of its commitment to drive up safety standards in the private rented sector, the Government has announced tough new regulations relating to electrical...
31 January 2023 – New data suggests that there is a shift away from houses towards flats. 5% more new buyers are looking for flats...
Since the start of lockdown in March, 43pc of landlords have been contacted by their tenants to say they will struggle to pay rent and...
27 June 2023 – After the Bank of England raised the base rate for the 13th consecutive time, the Chancellor met with lenders to agree...
Experts say the reopening of some offices and the end of the Covid stamp duty break are skewing demand in favour of flats in the...
Brexit uncertainty, higher taxation, and stricter lending criteria are the biggest challenges the property market is currently facing. That’s according to a national survey of...
London has retained the top spot in the European Regional Economic Growth Index (E-REGI) for the third year running and the 11th time since 2000....
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...
25 January 2024 – The government may be reintroducing a radical housing solution dedicated to first-time buyers: 1% deposit mortgages. Under Rishi Sunak’s leadership, there...
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...
3 October 2023 – With mortgage rates still at an elevated level, many buyers adjust their wishes and go for smaller properties and longer-term mortgages...
The Government has proposed reform of the leasehold laws with the new rules possibly rolled out within two years. There are three major changes being...
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...
While house prices are still rising, the Halifax has announced a slowdown in house price increases. According to the latest Halifax House Price Index, property...
Analysts are speculating that online estate agent, Purplebricks, may be struggling to sustain its rapid growth and that troubled times may be ahead. That’s according...
Online estate agents Emoov and Tepilo have joined forces to complete a £100m merger and become the second largest online agent in the UK. As...
