Posted on Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Darren Murphy reports on the use of AI and the local property market
Posted on Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Renters are significantly worse off today than they were a decade ago as salaries have failed to keep up with ballooning rental costs.
Posted on Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Asking prices are inching closer to a new record following a strong start to the year for larger homes.
Posted on Tuesday, April 23, 2024
The latest analysis from e.surv, which examines the considerations and strategies used by UK first-time buyers, has found that affordability issues are seeing many opt for smaller homes.
Posted on Tuesday, April 23, 2024
The volume of lending to first-time buyers almost doubled year-on-year in February to £11bn, compared to £5.6bn in the same month last year.
Posted on Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Ben Thompson, Deputy CEO at Mortgage Advice Bureau, looks at other ways parents could help their children get onto the property ladder beyond gifted deposits.
Posted on Tuesday, April 23, 2024
The analysis of ONS data has revealed an £863 per year surge in the cost of owning and running a home in the UK.
Posted on Monday, April 22, 2024
You could be forgiven for thinking that buying a brand-new home means that it is flawless. However, newly-built properties are notorious for their minor defects or “snags” caused by poor workmanship or sub-par equipment.
Posted on Monday, April 22, 2024
New-build house price premiums have risen to a ten-year high following four consecutive years of decline.
Posted on Monday, April 22, 2024
Glynn Williams, UK country director at energy solutions provider, Grundfos, looks at the energy upgrades that landlords can and should make to their properties.
Posted on Monday, April 22, 2024
The latest data released by NatWest and S&P Global shows that renters are in fear of rising monthly payments with a majority looking to landlords to make green changes to their property and reduce the financial burden.
Posted on Monday, April 22, 2024
The energy performance of properties in the PRS now outperforms that of owner-occupied homes, according to government data.
Posted on Monday, April 8, 2024
Nationwide's latest data shows that house price growth momentum is continuing to build as cost of living pressures finally begin to ease.
Posted on Monday, April 8, 2024
Existing homes are still struggling against the current market headwinds, according to new research.
Posted on Monday, April 8, 2024
Despite the government rolling back on energy efficiency targets for Buy to Let (BTL) properties last year, it's still on the radar for a large number of landlords ahead of an investment.
Posted on Monday, April 8, 2024
UK house prices grew in March on a quarterly basis, by 2.0%, with annual growth slowing to 0.3%, from 1.6% in February.
Posted on Monday, April 8, 2024
The positive start to the year continues, according to the latest figures from Rightmove, with average prices of newly marketed properties rising by 1.5% this month to £368,118.
Posted on Monday, April 8, 2024
Thursday 28th March saw a 45% rise in the number of new sellers coming to market compared to a week earlier, according to Rightmove.
Posted on Monday, April 8, 2024
Beyond the purchase price of your new home, there are a number of 'hidden' expenses that can quickly turn your dream home into a financial nightmare.
Posted on Friday, March 22, 2024
Darren Murphy gives his views on the Easter property market
Posted on Friday, March 22, 2024
The latest market insight from Uswitch has revealed that almost half of first-time buyers purchased their property with help from a government scheme.
Posted on Friday, March 22, 2024
The dramatic rise in demand signals a more robust market and a much-welcome return of optimism for 2024.
Posted on Friday, March 22, 2024
82% of current buyers say that now the Spring Budget has come and gone, they plan to ramp up their search for a new home.
Posted on Friday, March 22, 2024
The Government continues to collect a record amount from inheritance tax, according to the latest data released from HM Revenue & Customs.
Posted on Friday, March 22, 2024
Stamp duty receipts slumped 23% to £13.8bn between last April and February in England compared to the same period a year ago, according to official data.
Posted on Friday, March 22, 2024
Housebuilding starts fell 16% in the three months to February, despite an overall rise in planning approvals across the construction sector.
Posted on Friday, March 8, 2024
Average monthly UK rents in the UK rose 0.2% to £1,262 in February from the previous month, following a quarter of falls, HomeLet data shows.
Posted on Friday, March 8, 2024
Uncertainty in the mortgage market has seen sellers prepared to stretch even further for a cash buyer.
Posted on Friday, March 8, 2024
38% of landlords would like to expand their property portfolio in the next twelve months, according to a recent survey by Lendlord.
Posted on Friday, March 8, 2024
Property developers can achieve significant price premiums for residential developments by incorporating the most sought-after design features into their architectural plans.
Posted on Friday, March 8, 2024
20% of over-55s do not expect to retire mortgage-free, according to new findings from the Equity Release Council.
Posted on Friday, March 8, 2024
New research highlights six key indicators of a “problem property” with varying severity, what impact they can have on the value of a home and what this equates to in the current market.
Posted on Friday, March 8, 2024
Local councils granted 8,100 residential applications in the final three months of last year, down 8% from the same quarter a year ago, official data shows.
Posted on Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Darren Murphy gives his views on the current property amrket
Posted on Friday, February 23, 2024
Property lender, Together takes a look back to the 1970’s property market and highlights how the first-time buyers of that era are now helping their children to get onto the property ladder.
Posted on Friday, February 23, 2024
A new survey conducted by Total Landlord has revealed that 71% of landlords commit to responding to tenants within 24 hours - up from 57% a few years ago.
Posted on Friday, February 23, 2024
The recent rise in mortgage lending is being driven by a significant increase in remortgage activity, according to the latest analysis of Bank of England data.
Posted on Friday, February 23, 2024
The latest market analysis released by Essential Information Group has revealed positive momentum in the UK property auction market during October.
Posted on Friday, February 23, 2024
Just Mortgages' new build division has reported a bumper start to the year, with new build leads and enquiries up 40%.
Posted on Friday, February 23, 2024
As a landlord, you're always looking for ways to maximize your investment and make your property stand out from the competition. Adding value to your buy-to-let property is a smart way to increase your rental income and attract higher-quality tenants. Here are some tips from Lendlord to help you add value to your buy-to-let property.
Posted on Saturday, January 27, 2024
Darren Murphy gives his views on the current residential property market
Posted on Tuesday, January 23, 2024
We are delighted to announce that Elmer George has been promoted to Residential Sales Manager with effect from 1 st January 2024.
Posted on Tuesday, January 23, 2024
The vast majority of portfolio landlords have purchased property in the last six months, according to newly released data.
Posted on Tuesday, January 23, 2024
Only a third of landlords intend to sell some property, according to the latest Landbay survey.
Posted on Tuesday, January 23, 2024
Home improvements continued to be the primary reason for new equity release customers, data from Legal & General Home Finance shows.
Posted on Tuesday, January 23, 2024
GetAgent.co.uk offers eight achievable home renovation ideas that will add value to your property ahead of putting it on the market this year.
Posted on Tuesday, January 23, 2024
The December 2023 RICS UK Residential Survey shows activity picking up, and an improvement on November’s figures as the trend towards lowered mortgage rates continues.
Posted on Tuesday, January 23, 2024
Landlord investors are continuing to benefit from high levels of tenant demand and steady rental yields, according to the findings of newly released research undertaken on behalf of Foundation Home Loans.
Posted on Tuesday, January 23, 2024
Almost half (45%) of first-time buyers purchased their property with help from a government scheme.
Posted on Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Average rates on two- and five-year fixes have been falling this new year as lenders compete on price, the latest data from Moneyfacts shows.