2019-10-03 09:00
Buyers new to the property market made up 36% of all sales in 2018 and have been rising in numbers since 2010. It appears that buyers all over the country are now taking a longer-term approa… Read More
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2019-09-26 09:00
It is easy to see why buyers are choosing new-build properties – the ease of moving in makes ones busy lifestyle that much easier! Firstly, once your financials are in place, there is… Read More
2019-09-19 10:03
It’s often a misconception that millennials are unable to get onto the ladder but with some savvy saving and know-how, there are ways to purchase your first home. The government now of… Read More
2019-09-10 10:19
If you’ve dreamed of relocating or buying a holiday home by the sea, now is the perfect time to purchase on the South Coast. With Poole and Christchurch being pinpointed as one of the… Read More
2019-09-05 09:00
At Fortitudo we provide many first-time buyers and families with a new property however, moving house is a challenging task, but with careful planning, it can be simpler. Here are some tips… Read More
2019-08-29 08:17
The National Housing Federation reports that 3.7 million young people will be forced to live with their parents as housebuilding and wages fall behind, failing to keep up with the rising pop… Read More
2019-08-21 11:36
Although many in Britain want to downsize or begin to think about retirement, older homeowners are staying put because of the uncertainty within Britain’s property market, and like man… Read More
2019-08-15 15:37
It is often a misconception that if you are a small business owner, freelancer or contractor it is harder to get a mortgage. However, this may not be the case with a more organised approach… Read More
2019-08-08 11:12
If you haven’t yet taken that leap onto the property ladder, the thought of the process to get there can seem daunting and extremely expensive. Here are some top tips regarding your fi… Read More
2019-07-31 15:11
Buy-to-let investors are still very much at the top of the property game with a 5% rise in landlords in the last tax year. Investors continue to see residential property as a strong investme… Read More
2019-07-08 09:00
Historically reliant on tourism, Bournemouth’s reputation is changing along with its demographics. No longer labelled as a sleepy town for senior residents, the town is now sought afte… Read More
2019-07-01 09:00
With just 11% of millennials planning to take out a mortgage next year and most reliant on the bank of mum and dad, millennials are opting to live life outside of the city and purchase in qu… Read More
2019-06-26 16:29
The number of people aged over 65 is set to increase by 20% in the next 8 years and it’s no surprise that seniors want to be in a central location with great transport links whilst clo… Read More
2019-06-19 11:26
Many millennial’s are coupling up in order to purchase their first property and are under the impression that they cannot do it alone. A third of Brits believe that in order to get ont… Read More
2019-06-12 11:22
The astronomical cost of renting in the UK is stopping millennial’s from relocating in order to develop their skills and find new jobs. They simply cannot afford to move to areas where… Read More
2019-06-04 15:00
The UK property market is maintaining performance and buyers have stopped putting their lives on hold despite Brexit uncertainty. People’s reasons for moving are still as relevant now… Read More
2019-05-06 17:02
The Government has just released the results of 2018 for its Help to Buy Scheme Since April 2013, some 210,964properties were bought with an equity loan. This means that there was a equ… Read More
2019-04-24 05:42
With the UK property market now entering its busiest period of the year, leading property finance specialists, we have put together some top tips for homebuyers when it comes to securing the… Read More
2019-04-10 08:25
If you are struggling to build up a home deposit, then why not try the 95% mortgage scheme. The cost difference between 95% and 90% loan-to-value mortgages is shrinking. But is it wise to lo… Read More
2019-03-21 16:59
The Help to Buy scheme continues to grab the headlines, with its success rate for getting first-time buyers onto the property ladder. A recent study from the Ministry of Housing, shows that… Read More
2019-03-06 12:16
First time buyers make up the biggest part of the property market in the UK for first time in 23 years, new research has found. Overall, the number of first time buyers reached 372,000 in 20… Read More
2019-02-18 09:24
The average first-time buyer deposit was almost £4000 lower in the last financial year, according to a new government housing survey. The question is… could you have saved enoug… Read More
2019-02-04 09:47
Britain’s biggest lender Lloyds is to offer 100% mortgages to first-time buyers in return to lending last seen before the financial crash, but theres a catch. The bank will grant the l… Read More
2019-01-28 09:07
If you’ve set your sights on buying the house of your dreams in 2019, you’ll be pleased to hear that current buyers’ market conditions look set to continue for at least ano… Read More
2019-01-22 15:23
A growing number of first-time buyers are shrugging off uncertainty surrounding Brexit and following their dreams, to owning their own home. Help to Buy schemes, stamp duty exemptions and ch… Read More
2019-01-09 11:31
Buying a first home can be as daunting as it is exciting for first-time buyers but there are a number of simple steps people can take to prepare themselves and make the process as smooth as… Read More
2019-01-08 10:31
Property technology will continue to transform the industry The UK’s property industry has remained stubbornly resistant to change, even as innovation reshapes entire verticals across… Read More
2019-01-03 11:14
The Help to Buy ISA was launched on the 1st December 2015 and runs until the end of November 2019, with all bonuses having to be claimed by the 1st of December 2030. With just under a year l… Read More
2018-12-12 13:57
PROPERTY TO BUY: Saving for a first home can seem impossible, especially with rising house prices. However, new research has revealed the top saving tips for first-time buyers looking to pur… Read More
2018-12-06 17:25
This is why now is the time to buy for first time buyers, the banks in the UK are making it easier for first-time buyers to get on the property ladder by offering the lowest mortgage rates s… Read More
2018-11-30 12:44
Some people call us greedy and some call us ruthless, but really developers helps communities grow which fuels economic growth. A lot of people fail to recognise how far the economic benefit… Read More
2018-11-28 12:48
Affordable housing is fundamental to health and well-being of people and to the smooth functioning of economies. Over time it has become increasingly difficult for developers to gain plannin… Read More
2018-11-19 10:06
Just in August alone there were 35,000 first-time buyer mortgage applications completed, which is one of the best months this year, and 2% higher than the previous year. Experts said people… Read More
2018-11-14 09:19
First time buyers The scheme begun helping first time buyers back in April 2013, and since there has been over 169,102 competitions to March 2018, of which 81 per cent of these were first ti… Read More
2018-10-31 15:01
On Monday it was announced from the government that a new Help to Buy equity loan scheme for first-time buyers will be launched in April 2021. The scheme will feature regional price caps, an… Read More
2018-09-20 14:15
Currently, first-time buyers are driving the housing market, borrowers took out £300 million more in mortgages than last year, according to banks and building societies. Cheaper loans… Read More
2018-08-22 14:46
This year has left much uncertainty in the housing market, with not only the interest rates being pushed up by the Bank of England but also the countries uncertainty around the Brexit &lsquo&hell…Read More
2018-07-31 10:02
Planning to buy a first home can be as daunting as it is exciting for first-time buyers but there are a number of simple steps people can take to be 100% prepared and make the process run as… Read More
2018-07-18 08:50
Buying an investment property continues to one of the smartest areas to invest your money. An investment property should be about increasing your wealth and securing your financial future. H… Read More
2018-07-16 14:30
Since the Brexit referendum has happened, the UK housing market has been experiencing some instability in certain areas. It has been facing major difficulties in the recent months in propert… Read More
2018-06-29 09:31
For the first time in 12 months, it looks as though House prices are on the rise down south, especially in Poole, rising by 8.3% in the last 12 months. According to the National Statistics… Read More
2018-06-19 13:33
Some years ago, London property investment was perceived as very stable. For example, back in 1998, the average price of the property was £115,00. 20 years later in 2018, that resident… Read More
2018-06-12 09:11
Buying your first home can be one of the most daunting decisions to make in ones lifetime. To rent or to buy is one of the key questions for many. The whole process is long and complicated a… Read More
2018-06-05 13:30
“Assuming that property prices continue to increase over the coming 20 years in the way they have in the past 20 years, a property of today’s average value of 235,000 will be wor… Read More
2018-05-31 13:22
Over recent years it has become increasingly difficult for first-time buyers to find a house and secure a mortgage that is feasible. First-time buyers are being priced out of the property ma… Read More
2018-04-18 10:14
While there is plenty of negative or ambivalent media attention surrounding the UK property market at the moment, official figures show that there is much to be positive about. The British P… Read More
2018-04-12 14:40
It’s recently come to light that MPs are demanding an explanation from government ministers about a huge amount of money from the housing budget that hasn’t been spent. They were… Read More
2018-04-10 09:50
Last month the government outlined planned changes to planning legislation in the UK to tackle the shortage of houses. The plans show that councils that don’t build enough homes will l… Read More
2018-03-29 11:24
The future is here, at least in terms of houses that do everything for you. Just like we were promised decades ago, houses in 2018 can use technology to take the hassle out of every day life… Read More
2018-03-21 11:00
There’s no denying that Brexit has been a divisive issue since the referendum vote of June 2016. And while we don’t formally leave the EU until March 2019, there have been variou… Read More
2018-03-13 14:38
Last week the Prime Minister announced a major overhaul to the planning framework in the UK, in a bid to deliver the number of homes we need. The reforms focus on maximising land use, streng… Read More
2018-03-09 11:17
In 2018, first-time buyers often face an uphill struggle to get on the housing ladder in. It can be extremely challenging for couples to produce the required deposit, be accepted for an appr… Read More
2018-02-28 17:07
It was inevitable that some uncertainty would arise due to the Brexit vote in 2016. And while this once looked like it would threaten to overshadow the property market in the UK, experts are… Read More
2018-02-23 09:54
Most regions of the UK have seen a rise in asking prices since the beginning of 2018, leading to a justifiably optimistic feel for the sector. The latest property pricing index from Rightmov… Read More
2018-02-19 09:41
Just over 12 months ago, prime minister Theresa May announced a White Paper laying out what the government planned to do to “fix our broken housing market”. In this blog, I&rsquo&hell…Read More
2018-02-09 14:23
Directly investing in commercial property is becoming a simpler, faster and more accessible prospect for private investors in the UK thanks to the rise of Proptech (property technology) in t… Read More
2018-02-02 09:13
Fortitudo Property has generated in excess of £5 MIllion as part of the Community Infrastructure Levy in Poole (CIL). And part of this goes towards the CIL Neighbourhood Portion fund t… Read More
2018-01-25 14:21
At Fortitudo Property we’re focused on helping to shape and build communities through our developments and industry expertise. Helping buyers to enjoy fairer treatment and get the best… Read More
2018-01-18 14:43
The start of a new year is always a good time for property investors to take stock and decide where their portfolio should go in 2018. Living habits are changing, as are tenant preferences… Read More
2018-01-09 14:34
Successful property design is about far more than just thinking about ROI (return on investment). No matter how stunning a building looks from the outside, it must also fit in with the local… Read More
2018-01-03 14:45
It could well be a better year for the UK’s property market as a whole, and particularly for tenants and first-time buyers. Various changes in government policy and an increase in cons… Read More
2017-12-28 11:12
Wellness is on everyone’s minds as we come up to the New Year, with resolutions at home and work being made. Promoting employees’ good health, well-being and mental health should… Read More
2017-12-20 09:00
Property experts Rightmove has predicted house prices will rise across England and Wales by 1% next year. However, they also point towards a decline of a further 2% in London in 2018. Annual… Read More
2017-12-14 09:20
It’s not surprising that, in a world that is changing fast, many business sectors are having to fundamentally change the way they work. And the property sector is no different. With th… Read More
2017-12-07 11:52
Showing yet again that the property market is withstanding the economic uncertainty surrounding the Brexit negotiations, the student housing market in particular is booming. JLL (corporate i… Read More
2017-12-04 11:48
One of the biggest news stories from this year’s Autumn Budget, announced by the UK Chancellor Philip Hammond earlier this month, was that first-time buyers are going to be given a leg… Read More
2017-11-23 15:09
Stamp duty will be scrapped immediately for first-time buyers of homes below £300,000, Chancellor Philip Hammond announced in his Budget. Richard Carr asks does it go far enough? The c… Read More
2017-11-23 14:50
Research shows that a much greater role is being played by office aesthetics in the recruitment of young people. The millennial generation (usually defined as those born between the early 19… Read More
2017-11-08 10:12
The rise of flexible working and the phenomenon of renting desks rather than whole spaces is changing the way commercial property is managed. It’s likely that an increasing number of l… Read More
2017-11-03 11:49
A new report from the Adam Smith Institute lays out compelling reasons for the abolishment of the Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) in the UK. There are arguments to support the idea that stamp dut… Read More
2017-10-26 13:08
Employees spend a vast amount of their waking hours in the office environment, and work output is affected by the design surrounding them. A work environment can help to positively influence… Read More
2017-10-18 12:58
The number of transactions in the UK property sector fell again between July and August. This could be seen as evidence that the property market is beginning to stagnate. HMRC figures Figure… Read More
2017-10-12 10:13
We’re living through a time of huge cultural shifts, including in the property industry. Within a few short years, there has been such a rise in the number of private renters that mort… Read More
2017-10-05 09:18
What does a house represent? It’s first and foremost a place to live and a form of protection against the weather. Depending on where you live, your house will keep out the cold, heat… Read More
2017-09-28 11:08
Blockchain technology underpins the much talked about Bitcoin – the leading cryptocurrency. If you’re not sure what blockchain is, then think of it as a permanent ledger used to… Read More
2017-09-21 09:50
Design trends in the workplace are continuously developing. Creating an environment that helps employees work to the best of their ability, collaborate effectively and maintain productivity… Read More
2017-09-19 10:39
The uncertainty surrounding Brexit and the ongoing negotiations has led to questions over the future of every sector of business. And commercial property is no different. Following the vote… Read More
2016-11-03 12:12
Richard Carr reports on new figures which suggest that during the third quarter of 2016, British buy-to-let sector activity significant improvement on the quarter before, as buyers return in… Read More
2016-11-02 12:11
Fresh evidence indicates that demand for UK commercial property increased in the third quarter of 2016. Richard Carr comments. Lucrative market Commercial property is becoming increasingly c… Read More
2016-11-01 12:06
Recent commentary from a UK-based estate agents suggest that British house prices are experiencing a ‘reverse ripple’ effect, as Central London loses its influence over the rest… Read More
2016-10-27 08:14
Recently released statistics indicate that following the fall-out from the UK’s decision to leave the EU (Brexit), demand for Central London office space is now picking back up. Richar… Read More
2016-10-25 08:10
Leading industry body the Property Industry Alliance (PIA) recently released landmark research. According to PIA, the collective value of UK commercial property climbed to an all-time high l… Read More
2016-10-24 12:58
New figures from the Office For National Statistics (ONS) indicate that average UK house price growth increased in the year to August 2016, defying expectations. Richard Carr comments. Post… Read More
2016-10-21 10:45
In April 2016, new tax measures went into effect which were designed to curtail UK buy-to-let activity, imposing higher operating costs on landlords. It appears as though reports concerning… Read More
2016-10-19 10:25
Hometrack, a research group which analyses the UK’s property market, has released a ground-breaking new study, showing where British residential real estate values have climbed over th… Read More
2016-10-19 07:42
Some experts believed that the UK’s decision to vote to leave the EU, would damage London’s commercial property sector. The theory was that overseas investors, who are critical t… Read More
2016-10-14 11:08
London’s housing crisis continues to worsen as the latest research suggest that the majority of housing in the least affordable areas of London is on average eight times the cost of th… Read More
2016-10-14 09:14
Following eight months of steady progress the UK’s residential property market is picking up with prices and buyer demand rising, writes property developer Richard Carr. Growth Accordi… Read More
2016-10-13 10:26
Following the announcement that the government is to scrap the Help to Buy mortgage guarantee there has been a significant rise in the number of valuations for first time buyers, writes Pool… Read More
2016-10-06 14:51
The Housing and Finance Institute (HFI) has sparked a new debate into which areas in the UK new housing should be focused upon. Investment Richard Carr, a Poole-based property developer, bel… Read More
2016-10-05 15:47
185,000 UK home owners had benefitted from government Help to Buy schemes, which will now be scrapped by the end of 2016, writes property developer Richard Carr. Prices Despite the schemes p… Read More
2016-10-04 15:11
Despite the trials and tribulations that many developers and house builders face in the UK, supply in the country’s housing market reached its highest level since March this year, writ… Read More
2016-09-30 12:49
Yorkshire Building Society (YBS) has reignited the stamp duty debate by urging the government to reform the property tax so that it is paid for by the seller rather than the buyers, writes p… Read More
2016-09-28 14:25
The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has blamed a lack of available and viable land in the UK as to why small and medium sized builders are struggling to deliver new homes, according to p… Read More
2016-09-26 14:07
Mayor Sadiq Khan is building on his commitment to provide more affordable homes by launching a new tenancy scheme to help renters save money for their home deposit, writes property developer… Read More
2016-09-22 12:45
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has given the green light to plans for the single largest regeneration development site in the capital. Brownfield The 10,000 new homes plan on a 180 hectare brown… Read More
2016-09-21 10:28
According to propertywire.com new measures in the UK’s updated Neighbourhood Planning Bill will support more house building and will give local councils more say over housing developme… Read More
2016-09-20 12:47
Developers and the construction industry are continuing to do their upmost to lift the country from the housing crisis with the latest figures revealing that new house building increased in… Read More
2016-09-14 10:33
Poole-based property developer Richard Carr is annoyed and disappointed to read that developers are being blamed for the country’s housing supply crisis. Supply Richard Carr has been i… Read More
2016-09-12 14:21
Plans have been announced that could see the London Docklands area become home to the tallest residential tower in Western Europe, writes property developer Richard Carr. Investment The proj… Read More
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