2019-08-21 07:12
From accidental landlords to those wanting to embark on buy-to-let as a business, renting out property can be extremely rewarding.
Choosing to become a landlord is a big decision, with great… Read More
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2019-08-20 08:51
New research revealed most people in the UK wait until the age of 30 to start saving for a house, despite hoping to start saving by 27.
Savings and mortgage provider The Nottingham Building… Read More
2019-08-19 08:25
Leeds is becoming a creative and digital hub as a world class television and film studio is set to be opened in the city centre, bringing more jobs and investment to the Yorkshire city.
A la… Read More
2019-08-16 11:06
Lenders are being encouraged to commit to ‘mortgage switch’ policies to help customers avoid moving onto more expensive standard variable rates at the end of their term.
Encoura… Read More
2019-08-16 08:18
With more political uncertainty on the horizon, the UK seems to be holding its breath as people wait for the outcome, but are investors missing opportunities?
Right now, it is difficult to i… Read More
2019-08-15 12:42
Flexible co-working spaces are dominating office take-up in Birmingham’s city centre, showing office spaces are modernising and changing with the times.
In the second quarter of 2019… Read More
2019-08-15 08:39
Borrowers looking to secure a fixed-rate mortgage for the next decade will benefit from the intense competition between lenders in the 10-year fixed rate sector.
According to the late… Read More
2019-08-14 08:59
Ex-prime minister Theresa May made it “her mission” to build more homes, but with indications that the targets are not being met, new PM Boris Johnson is changing tack.
The new p… Read More
2019-08-13 11:43
Financing a buy-to-let property purchase means choosing between a repayment or interest-only mortgage, and both options have their relative pros and cons for landlords.
The buy-to-let mortga… Read More
2019-08-13 08:13
As more investment and regeneration is slated for the city, Preston has seen the largest increase in buyer demand year-on-year across the UK.
Preston’s lower property prices, attracti… Read More
2019-08-12 08:24
Despite concerns over Brexit and reports of falling house prices in July, average property prices are forecast to increase by 1.5% over the next three months.
The Royal Institution of Charte… Read More
2019-08-09 13:37
The student accommodation sector is growing at a staggering rate and presents one of the most viable and lucrative investment opportunities in housing.
Raised Floor Solutions have written th… Read More
2019-08-09 09:00
Buy-to-let property is still one of the top investments in the UK, so for those considering a move abroad, hanging onto your bricks and mortar assets can be a good decision.
For those wantin… Read More
2019-08-08 12:45
Letting out property to a close family member is an appealing idea, particularly for those looking to help out their children, but there are some important factors to consider first.
There a… Read More
2019-08-08 08:29
More students will have the opportunity to study and invest in property while at uni, as Loughborough Building Society launches buy for university mortgages to mortgage advisers.
Ashley Pea… Read More
2019-08-08 07:18
New research reveals that over the last two decades the number of two-up, two-down houses being built has fallen by 50%.
In 2017/18, only 2% of new-build properties for sale in some areas of… Read More
2019-08-07 08:12
Demand and house prices are increasing in the north of England and Scotland, while the south is still seeing a slowdown in its housing market.
The latest Zoopla Cities House Price Index has… Read More
2019-08-06 12:48
Stamp duty may be one of the biggest barriers to buying property for many in the UK, but what’s the best way to turn things around?
Property portal reallymoving.com has examined HMRC&r&hell…Read More
2019-08-06 07:45
Manchester rent prices have increased by 38% in the past five years, and during that time, the greater area has seen a significant amount of regeneration, especially in Salford Quays.
The av… Read More
2019-08-05 13:00
New rules for capital gains tax means that some landlords could see their costs increase significantly when they come to sell their former homes.
Landlords who previously lived in a property… Read More
2019-08-05 08:40
Thousands of people move to London every year, drawn by its career opportunities, rich culture and social life, but it comes at a cost, and this is where commuter towns come into their own… Read More
2019-08-05 08:36
Residential homeowners and landlords can protect themselves from increasing interest rates for the next 15 years if they secure a mortgage with Virgin Money.
The lender has launched a new ra… Read More
2019-08-02 08:30
Being an Airbnb host can be a great way to make money, but it’s rocky territory if you don’t follow the rules, as one council tenant recently found out the hard way.
A council te… Read More
2019-08-01 13:00
Reading is a major UK university town situated on the River Thames around 40 miles from London, and it’s becoming a key location for property investors.
Famed for its university which… Read More
2019-08-01 12:45
Fewer people are “flipping” property as profits from doing up a house and selling it on quickly shrink, but it’s an opportunity for investors to consider their long-term go… Read More
2019-08-01 08:45
In Birmingham, 2,000 purpose-built privately rented properties are currently under construction to keep up with the growing demand, especially from students and young professionals.
Birmingh… Read More
2019-07-31 13:00
After years of restricted activity in part due to stamp duty and Brexit at the top end of the market, things are changing for London’s most expensive homes.
Knight Frank’s latest… Read More
2019-07-31 08:00
In Boris Johnson’s first speech outside of London since becoming prime minister, he has pledged to fund a new high-speed rail route between Leeds and Manchester.
The trans-Pennine tran… Read More
2019-07-30 13:00
England is preparing to be the first country to equip all new-build homes with electric car chargepoints, supporting low-emission drivers.
This month, in a public consultation on changing bu… Read More
2019-07-30 08:45
An exciting new masterplan has been revealed for Preston city centre, while seven parks have won green space awards – enticing scores more people to the area.
Preston, the UK’s n… Read More
2019-07-29 13:00
Young adults in relationships rate buying a property together as a more significant emotional and financial commitment than marriage.
Recent research revealed Brits wait two years and two mo… Read More
2019-07-29 08:45
Landlords operating through company structures are beginning to dominate the UK’s rental market as property investors find ways to minimise the effects of new regulations.
New analysis… Read More
2019-07-26 12:30
Lenders and brokers are steeling themselves for an influx of borrowers looking for new deals to start in October, as their existing mortgages reach the end of their term.
According to Yorksh… Read More
2019-07-26 08:30
The government has published its consultation on abolishing Section 21 of the Housing Act, but plans to scrap the UK’s most common tenancy contract are causing a stir.
Section 21 notic… Read More
2019-07-25 13:30
As more new homes are created across the UK, it is useful for those in the property industry to know what type of home most Brits would choose to live in.
According to a new survey commissio… Read More
2019-07-25 09:18
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has chosen his new cabinet, with Robert Jenrick and Esther McVey now heading up the Department for Housing, Communities and Local Government.
This week’… Read More
2019-07-24 14:30
Letting agents experienced a surge in demand as tenants moved to secure new properties following the introduction of new rules banning letting agent fees on 1st June.
New regulations imposed… Read More
2019-07-24 08:45
Since the Northern Powerhouse’s launch in June 2014, £13bn has been invested into transport and 287,000 jobs have been created in the north of England.
The north has seen billion… Read More
2019-07-23 13:15
Payment technology firm flatfair has teamed up with CBRE UK Residential Lettings to offer a deposit alternative solution and help reduce the cost of moving for tenants.
Flatfair has been sel… Read More
2019-07-23 08:45
Renters in London pay a bigger proportion of their salaries for a roof over their heads than anywhere else in the UK, but proposals to cap rent rises in the capital have fallen decidedly fla… Read More
2019-07-22 13:30
Traditionally borrowing gets harder as you get older, but it is getting easier to secure a buy-to-let mortgage when you’re over 60.
Legally there is no maximum age limit for applying f… Read More
2019-07-22 09:00
Property expert Phil Spencer has teamed up with proptech company Gazeal to help his users through the sales process with less chance of last-minute issues.
Phil Spencer has flagged up the &l&hell…Read More
2019-07-19 08:30
With the Institute for High Speed Rail and System Integration being established at the University of Leeds and improvements coming to the city’s transport system, Leeds is set to see b… Read More
2019-07-18 09:00
A government Select Committee has produced a report calling for urgent action to tackle poor energy efficiency in homes in the UK, affecting both the owner-occupier and buy-to-let market.
As… Read More
2019-07-17 12:15
Average mortgage rates in the UK have remained stable over the past couple of months despite decreasing swap rates, according to new Moneyfacts data.
Swap rates, which are the interest rates… Read More
2019-07-17 08:30
Online property auctions are an increasingly popular way of buying and selling, and one hotel in Manchester’s Trafford area has created a record-breaking bidding war.
John Pye Property… Read More
2019-07-16 12:15
Major changes to the way properties are taxed could be introduced if Boris Johnson becomes Prime Minister, including switching the stamp duty burden to the seller.
As the two Conservative pa… Read More
2019-07-16 09:00
Landlords have seen rental yields soar to their highest level in two years, amid signs of easier times ahead for the buy-to-let market.
Average rents in the first quarter of this year reache… Read More
2019-07-15 13:15
Building the country’s new homes should be about creating communities, according to a new report that outlines why there should be more emphasis on attractive housing.
An interim repor… Read More
2019-07-15 09:15
More first-time buyers are now stepping onto the property ladder in the north of England, and buy-to-let investors are following suit.
Buying property in the Northern Powerhouse has be… Read More
2019-07-12 13:25
UK housebuilder Redrow is working in partnership with Wandsworth Council in south London to gain planning approval to regenerate the Alton Estate in Roehampton.
Plans have been submitted to… Read More
2019-07-12 09:13
Property investment is not a one-size-fits-all solution, and the choices you make before you get off the starting block can dictate how your investment plays out in the long run.
To make the… Read More
2019-07-11 13:00
Leasehold houses have caused outrage among thousands of homeowners with ground rent clauses making homes unsaleable, but Labour has vowed to make changes.
This week, the Labour party release… Read More
2019-07-11 08:56
The top seven university cities offering the most lucrative property investment returns are all located in the north of England or the Midlands.
Property investment opportunities are stronge… Read More
2019-07-10 13:15
Digital broker Habito is to offer its own buy-to-let mortgages for the first time and is planning on targeting landlords with a promise to halve the time it takes to get a mortgage offer.
T… Read More
2019-07-10 08:45
Boris Johnson, the front runner in the leadership sprint, has made a bold promise to reverse the 2014 hikes to stamp duty land tax (SDLT) introduced by George Osborne, and abandon all levies… Read More
2019-07-09 13:00
Investing in a property before it’s been built, known as off-plan, has become an increasingly popular way for both individual and institutional investors to achieve greater returns, bu… Read More
2019-07-09 08:35
Buy-to-let property owners and landlords of residential rentals are inevitably exposed to a certain level of risk, and landlords insurance can offer peace of mind.
Of all the things to consi… Read More
2019-07-08 12:30
The number of homes in the UK being rented to people aged over 50 has surged by more than 60% since 2012, opening up new opportunities for landlords.
Property agent Hamptons International re… Read More
2019-07-08 08:30
Choosing the best investment is all about trying to predict the future. Could the theory of the “18-year property cycle” help investors make the right decision?
From experienced… Read More
2019-07-05 09:30
Homeowners could reduce their mortgage rate, save money on their energy bills and reduce emissions from their homes under new government proposals.
A £5m fund has been launched by the… Read More
2019-07-04 13:30
Zoopla revealed 91% of homeowners in Yorkshire and the Humber are expecting to see house prices rise over the next six months.
A recent report by Zoopla delved into where homeowners in Brita… Read More
2019-07-04 09:40
Exorbitant property prices in Hong Kong have led many to look elsewhere for their property investments and even emigrate, and this trend could increase as people fear the impact of the extra… Read More
2019-07-03 10:00
First-time landlords are enjoying a surge in the number of mortgages to choose from as the number of deals available to them has increased by a massive 118% over the past five years. … Read More
2019-07-02 14:45
HMOs, or houses in multiple occupation, can be a great investment option for buy-to-let landlords, although running one comes with its own set of rules and requirements compared to a standar… Read More
2019-07-02 11:12
The number of buyer registrations in London has risen by 19% since the start of this year compared to 2018 according to the latest research from estate agency Chesterton’s.
The volume… Read More
2019-07-01 14:33
As the private rented sector continues to flourish, opportunities in the ‘build-to-rent’ sector are soaring as investors tap in on the changing dynamics of the housing market.
A… Read More
2019-07-01 08:51
Gifting a cash lump sum for a property deposit is a consideration for many parents, but for some, it also carries a significant financial burden as they comprom… Read More
2019-06-28 08:45
Data collected by Moneyfacts.co.uk has shown a marked increase in the number of 40-year term mortgages available, but are they a good choice for borrowers?
Acco… Read More
2019-06-27 07:01
The Mayor of London picks up the housing baton to increase affordable units on new site
Sadiq Khan has used his influence to boost the number of affordable homes proposed by a developer… Read More
2019-06-27 07:00
City A.M Members’ Club launches with BuyAssociation as exclusive property partner.
The London business newspaper, City A.M. have launched the City A.M. Club – a virtual members&r&hell…Read More
2019-06-26 06:27
Kensington Mortgages have launched a new range aimed at serving members of the British Armed Forces, firefighters, NHS nurses, police officers and teachers.
Available to borrowers under the… Read More
2019-06-25 07:07
The long-term plan aims to increase prosperity in a variety of neighbourhoods within the city-region.
In the Local Industrial Strategy, Greater Manche… Read More
2019-06-24 09:06
A recent analysis shows there’s a clear link between areas with strong employment growth and house price rises.
An article by The Times looked at a study… Read More
2019-06-21 07:32
For those that are keen to get on the property ladder, but struggling to find a way due to high house prices and the need for a large deposit, the opportunity to buy a property with friends… Read More
2019-06-20 08:45
The North comes out on top for first time buyers looking to go flat out on a home
The North of England has claimed top spot with 18 of its towns and cities ranked out of 20 as the most affor… Read More
2019-06-19 08:21
New data collected by Canada Life Home Finance indicates that the younger generation anticipate using equity from their home to provide for their retirement.
The Canada Life… Read More
2019-06-18 15:11
Landlords that have set up as companies to expand their property portfolio may well be receiving beneficial tax breaks, but it could be costing them more on their mortgages in the… Read More
2019-06-18 09:35
Out of 10 European countries, the UK ranked fourth for home satisfaction, according to a recent study.
The GoodHome Report, undertaken by The Happiness Research Institute and Kingf… Read More
2019-06-17 13:58
This month’s podcast will be covering everything you might need to know about Property Management & Mortgages. We will be joined by Matt Eastham from Easthams & Co –… Read More
2019-06-17 09:10
Housing Minister and MP Kit Malthouse has announced that the Government will be investing £142 million across England with the intention of building new homes and improv… Read More
2019-06-15 09:10
Cottages.com has reported a 23% increase in its holiday property portfolio over the past year, which could in part be attributed to an increasing number of… Read More
2019-06-14 09:09
The opening up of planning restrictions announced at the end of May 2019 could be good news for the UK’s housing market.
The confirmation that the ‘trial’ period for undert… Read More
2019-06-13 14:48
Metro Bank has announced that they will be changing their buy-to-let policy permitting landlords to rent to people claiming benefits, following a roundtable at… Read More
2019-06-13 09:08
Based on current rates, tenants privately renting are expected to make up 50.7% of the housing market by 2039.
VeriSmart, a letting compliance firm, recently an… Read More
2019-06-12 07:30
The past couple of years have seen a raft of changes within the UK’s property market, particularly across the private rented sector, but most buy-to-let property investors are riding t… Read More
2019-06-11 07:15
South Bank in Leeds is a finalist for a 2020 Urbanism Award as one of the best neighbourhoods across the UK and Europe.
The Academy of Urbanism recently announced the 15 Great Places shortli… Read More
2019-06-10 09:35
Bolton Council’s regeneration masterplan proposes to create 7,400 new jobs and 1,800 homes and generate economic activity worth an additional £412m.
The &poun&hell…Read More
2019-06-10 07:24
Moneyfacts.co.uk data has revealed that the gap between two-year and five-year fixed rate mortgages is at its lowest since 2012, tempting borrowers to consider fixing for longer.
For borrowe… Read More
2019-06-08 09:34
Provision of social housing too low
A wide ranging inquiry into the provision of new social housing and affordable rented homes has been announced by a House of Commons Committee.
Under revi… Read More
2019-06-07 09:17
The National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA) has released April’s property sales data that shows the number of first time buyer sales agreed… Read More
2019-06-06 09:29
Latest research by international property company JLL anticipates that house prices in Bristol are set to increase in 2019 by around 1.5 per cent.
The ‘Find the Gap’ re… Read More
2019-06-05 08:43
London property hotspot Hackney sees house prices increase 568 per cent over 20 years
Latest research produced by property portal Rightmove recording the number of online enqu… Read More
2019-06-04 09:29
One of the largest towns in Europe, Bolton is also renowned across the UK as one of the friendliest places.
The warmth and welcome visitors receive from local people – aka Boltonians … Read More
2019-06-04 07:03
The HMO mortgage sector is steadily growing as lenders launch new products in response to the increasing number of landlords turning to this specialist area.
Data from… Read More
2019-06-03 14:12
Boilers and Bathrooms Revealed as Renovations with the Biggest Reward
Home improvement study finds Lofts and Kitchens add the most value to a home, but for the highest price.
London boasts a… Read More
2019-06-03 08:20
Rent in the West Midlands has increased by 4% across the past year from April 2018 to April 2019.
Your Move recently released data showing the rental market&nbs&hell…Read More
2019-05-31 10:18
New data reveals Scotland and the Midlands have the fastest-moving property markets.
Zoopla analysed regions across Britain and 50 of the largest cities and towns to dete… Read More
2019-05-29 07:39
Manchester is outperforming other regional centres in the UK with new job creation and office take-up.
JLL released figures about Manchester’s thrivi… Read More
2019-05-28 12:10
A new online tool claims to show where in the country landlords can get the most significant returns, using online property for sale and rental property listings as its source… Read More
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