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As long as the sun continues to shine, the area of Southern Spain, and especially the Costa del Sol, will always...
13 January 2021
From: Breaking News

After a few weeks of being top of the news agenda again, Brexit has been relegated to second fiddle thanks to...
08 January 2021
From: Breaking News

The Modern Method of Auction (MMoA) could almost double and become a more mainstream way of buying and selling if people...
04 January 2021
From: Breaking News

With mixed views of what 2021 could bring to the property market, Nicky Stevenson, managing director of Fine & Country UK...
23 December 2020
From: Breaking News

With 2021 nearly upon us, it’s time to look forward to what the next 12 months could bring from a property...
23 December 2020
From: Breaking News

This week’s results have proven, once again, that auctions – particularly, online auctions – continue to thrive in the face of...
11 December 2020
From: Breaking News

The property predictions for 2021 continue to roll in, as the sector looks ahead to the upcoming 12 months. Here, we get...
09 December 2020
From: Breaking News

As the clock ticks ever closer to the end of the transition period, and the start of post-Brexit Britain from January,...
04 December 2020
From: Breaking News

A property exchange company born out of the 2008 financial crash has seen its membership grow again as the world undergoes...
23 November 2020
From: Breaking News

We all know it’s important, as an investor, to keep up to date with current and future rental trends in order...
16 November 2020
From: Breaking News

The coronavirus pandemic has altered the lives of many. Every industry has been affected one way or another, including the UK...
09 November 2020
From: Breaking News

It’s no secret that young people in the UK are struggling to get onto the property ladder, with the age of...
06 November 2020
From: Breaking News

When you're disposing of a property, you’ll have to take certain things into consideration, from choosing an estate agent to sell...
04 November 2020
From: Breaking News

No matter if you have a property abroad, a holiday home, or rent a place long-term, 2020 has definitely been a...
30 October 2020
From: Overseas Property

According to recent statistics, British homeowners have spent an average of £4,035.70 each on house renovations this year. With people spending...
30 October 2020
From: Property Investment & Strategy

The Green Homes Grant scheme went live on September 30 2020, offering landlords and investors the chance to apply for £5,000...
30 October 2020
From: Property Investment & Strategy

Damp in your home is a serious issue, potentially costing thousands to repair. It’s important that you act quickly as soon...
30 October 2020
From: Legislation, Regulation & Compliance

While 2020 has been a challenging year due to Covid, the property market has boomed, driven by changing priorities for homeowners...
30 October 2020
From: Breaking News

Rents increased in many rural areas and fell sharply in some cities over the summer as more UK tenants looked to...
28 October 2020
From: Breaking News

The trend for Londoners moving to outer city areas continues, with agencies reporting a surge in enquiries from city dwellers for...
19 October 2020
From: Breaking News

I have been a developer and landlord for over 25 years and, for my sins, ended up owning an estates and...
14 October 2020
From: Breaking News

The number of homes let in opulent UK areas has recovered to a level which is above the same period last...
14 October 2020
From: Breaking News

After spending so much time in our homes this year, many homeowners may be contemplating extending their properties to create some...
09 October 2020
From: Breaking News

Homebuilding & Renovating – which describes itself as the number one site for self-builders and home extenders – is launching its...
07 October 2020
From: Breaking News

In this guest article, Andres Manzano, head of product (business) at PagoFX - a money transfer app launched earlier this year by...
02 October 2020
From: Breaking News

With the leasehold scandal back on the news agenda thanks to the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) opening enforcement cases focusing...
30 September 2020
From: Breaking News

The Virtual Homebuilding & Renovating Autumn Show is making a 'flashy comeback' this weekend following a successful virtual summer event, where 70% of...
25 September 2020
From: Breaking News

Estate agent Martin & Co has analysed Google search data to reveal the most searched for holiday home destinations across the UK. Since...
21 September 2020
From: Breaking News

For most homeowners, the thought of selling a house in 2020 is anxiety-inducing. To some, it feels like tempting fate. However,...
21 September 2020
From: Breaking News

Since the UK began to emerge from lockdown, the property market has reacted positively, with recent reports confirming a ‘mini boom’...
04 September 2020
From: Breaking News

The other major housing announcement in the Chancellor’s recent summer economic update, aside from the headline-grabbing stamp duty holiday, was the...
02 September 2020
From: Breaking News

Housing supply in the UK is struggling to meet unprecedented levels of demand from property purchasers post-lockdown, according to Legal &...
21 August 2020
From: Breaking News

When Chancellor Rishi Sunak gave his Summer Statement last month, many people were surprised to learn that buy-to-let investors would be...
21 August 2020
From: Breaking News

Until now, self-build has been something of a niche market – for the brave and risk-taking. It’s received national prominence through...
15 July 2020
From: Breaking News

Network Rail and modular housing developer ilke Homes have announced a significant investment in a brownfield site next to Beeston station...
13 July 2020
From: Breaking News

With it being predicted that 800,000 to one million homes in Spain are owned by British citizens, with 381,000 of those...
06 July 2020
From: Breaking News

As lockdown measures across Europe continue to ease, many investors will be thinking about their next move. With this in mind, we...
22 June 2020
From: Breaking News

As a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, here at Carter Jonas we have seen three key property trends emerge. The first is...
12 June 2020
From: Breaking News

With the dawning realisation that there will be a long-term legacy to the way we live our lives post-Covid-19, a leading...
20 May 2020
From: Breaking News

In these social distancing times, where so many of us are working remotely and being encouraged to stay at home as...
18 May 2020
From: Breaking News

One of the few positive things to emerge from this crisis has been the greater sense of community across the whole...
06 May 2020
From: Breaking News

It has been well over a month since the UK government first announced social distancing measures in response to Covid-19. At...
04 May 2020
From: Breaking News

A leading Cypriot developer says it is still receiving daily enquires from Britain despite the Covid-19 crisis putting a temporary freeze...
20 April 2020
From: Breaking News

The coronavirus pandemic hasn't just affected the UK's domestic property market, it's also badly affected overseas investment, too, especially in countries...
06 April 2020
From: Breaking News

The results of a poll conducted by the UK’s short-lets trade body with its corporate membership has revealed just how damaging Covid-19 has...
03 April 2020
From: Breaking News

James Turner, director at offshore company formation specialists Turner Little, explores why off-market sales are no longer just the domain of...
20 March 2020
From: Breaking News

A set of luxury two, three and four-bedroom boutique barns have opened in Cornwall, offering a prime lifestyle investment opportunity. Launched by...
18 March 2020
From: Breaking News

The latest Budget – Rishi Sunak’s first as Chancellor following his dramatic promotion – is set to take place on Wednesday...
09 March 2020
From: Breaking News

The new retirement village by Elysian Residences, The Landsby, was officially unveiled at the grand opening event, with VIP guest Sir...
04 March 2020
From: Breaking News

Whether you’re a first-time landlord or a seasoned one looking to build your portfolio, you will need to consider how you...
17 February 2020
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It was revealed over the weekend that Boris Johnson is considering introducing a mansion tax for high value homes. The Telegraph, which...
14 February 2020
From: Breaking News

There has been a huge surge of enquiries from buyers considering Shared Ownership, according to results from Property Booking. Property Booking, the...
12 February 2020
From: Breaking News

Sentiment is polarised among potential buyers and sellers in the UK property market, highlighting an opportunity for agents to bridge this...
05 February 2020
From: Breaking News

Nearly one in three people retiring this year plan to use their property wealth to help bolster their retirement income, highlighting...
03 February 2020
From: Breaking News

More renters are saving to go on holiday (33%) or for an emergency fund (31%) than for a deposit to buy...
29 January 2020
From: Breaking News

The short-let rental market is booming, despite controversy and opposition around the world. In recent months, we have covered both the...
29 January 2020
From: Breaking News

Yorkshire’s strong property market is expected to be characterised by its diversity in 2020, with opportunities for both buyers and sellers,...
29 January 2020
From: Breaking News

When you come to rent out your property, you will need to think about how you can maximise its potential in...
22 January 2020
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While Bristol and Portsmouth might seem like two very disparate locations to focus on, NEXA Properties has offices in both –...
08 January 2020
From: Breaking News

Terraced homeowners in London have seen the highest price growth of any property type across the whole of England and Wales...
08 January 2020
From: Breaking News

There’s something magical about Christmas, especially with UK house prices jumping by 38.9% since the last ‘widespread’ white Christmas in December...
23 December 2019
From: Breaking News

What happens in Quinta do Lago – a gated community and golf resort in Almancil, and one of the Algarve’s most...
18 December 2019
From: Breaking News

Portsmouth-based agency NEXA Properties has released its latest report on the city which analyses how its property market is currently functioning. The...
11 December 2019
From: Breaking News
09 December 2019
From: Breaking News

Against the backdrop of Brexit, landlords and tenants alike are sharpening their focus on breaking down the traditional rental model to...
04 December 2019
From: Breaking News

Understanding the flood risk of a property is the first step to managing that risk and being prepared for what the...
29 November 2019
From: Breaking News

Reducing stamp duty is the key to unlocking the housing crisis, according to new research from retirement living provider Audley Group. With...
25 November 2019
From: Breaking News

Despite many people aspiring to own a home, just under half (45%) think they never will, according to Fidelity International’s latest...
20 November 2019
From: Breaking News

A once highly-esteemed building company has instructed Network Auctions to commence the sale of eleven plots of land assets in its...
20 November 2019
From: Breaking News

One in four (27%) females are spending more than half of their salary on rent, compared with just 17% of males,...
15 November 2019
From: Breaking News

GuestReady Group, a leading short-term let and Airbnb property manager, announced this week that it has passed the milestone of $1billion...
15 November 2019
From: Breaking News

In recent years property has become an increasingly popular investment avenue for people, thanks to the relatively low risk it holds,...
11 November 2019
From: Breaking News

Increasingly, landlords have had to adapt to stay on top of the trends within the property and lifestyle sector to boost...
08 November 2019
From: Breaking News

A majority of active home sellers in the UK are unfazed by political uncertainty in 2019, and only 14% think a...
06 November 2019
From: Breaking News

A nearly 200-year old building in Stourbridge is set to be transformed into modern apartments after a property developer won planning...
06 November 2019
From: Breaking News

New research has claimed that rent controls hurt tenants by drying up the supply of rental homes and in some cases...
04 November 2019
From: Breaking News

New research from Churchill Home Insurance has revealed that nearly two million people have complained about planning permission applications since the...
30 October 2019
From: Breaking News

With stories of housing crises crossing borders and seas, politicians, policymakers, architects, developers and housebuilders from across the world have been...
18 October 2019
From: Breaking News

The South was mostly to blame for the slump in UK property market sales following the aborted March Brexit deadline, new...
11 October 2019
From: Breaking News

Global property consultancy Knight Frank recently launched its Prime France Report, which revealed that British buyers now account for one in...
23 September 2019
From: Breaking News

In recent years the kitchen has become one of the most important rooms in the home – and this is further...
13 September 2019
From: Breaking News

With all property titles in England and Wales published online, and scammers potentially able to access this information to commit property...
06 September 2019
From: Breaking News

Springbok Properties, a Manchester-based fast sale estate agent, has revealed that new-build homes experience a huge premium in certain areas of...
30 August 2019
From: Breaking News

Neglecting your loft is easily done, with many people simply using it as a storage spot for bits and bobs that...
30 August 2019
From: Breaking News

London has seen market activity climb over the first six months of the year despite the lack of properties coming up...
23 August 2019
From: Breaking News

Following our piece on the ongoing works at Battersea Power Station and its environs, Property Investor Today this time explores the...
14 August 2019
From: Breaking News

More than a third (36%) of homes in Southern England are in property markets experiencing house price falls as slowdown ripples...
21 June 2019
From: Breaking News

Property is an appealing investment: it’s been proven (in a favourable market, of course) to increase in value and it’s a...
21 June 2019
From: Breaking News

Holiday lettings business cottages.com has seen a 23% growth in portfolio recruitment over the last six months, compared to the same...
12 June 2019
From: Breaking News

A speedy broadband connection was the third most important factor for people when choosing an area to live in, according to...
07 June 2019
From: Breaking News

The UK towns and cities where homeowners are making the most money by renting out their driveways as parking spaces have...
31 May 2019
From: Breaking News

The Southern Homebuilding & Renovating Show is returning to Surrey between 29-30 June at Sandown Park racecourse. And here at Property...
22 May 2019
From: Breaking News

In recent weeks our campaign to replace leasehold with commonhold has continued to gather momentum both in the press and across...
03 May 2019
From: Breaking News

More than nine out of 10 new-build homes in the UK have defects and almost 40% fail to meet their original...
10 April 2019
From: Breaking News

The vast majority (98%) of homeowners have made improvements to their properties over the last five years, spending a total of...
05 April 2019
From: Breaking News

A third of homeowners who have moved house since the referendum in June 2016 say Brexit was behind their decision to...
27 March 2019
From: Breaking News

Property and DIY interior expert Georgina Burnett is releasing a contemporary book to prepare prospective buyers and homeowners in a wavering...
15 March 2019
From: Breaking News

A new guide designed to help London leaseholders has been released by Mayor of London Sadiq Khan, with the Mayor also...
27 February 2019
From: Breaking News

At least £75 billion of investment will be committed to the private rented sector (PRS) by 2025, according to the latest...
08 February 2019
From: Breaking News

Homeowners always want to get the best possible price for their home, but there may be a number of reasons why...
30 January 2019
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With a new year now upon us, it’s time to look forward to what might happen (and what is definitely happening)...
15 January 2019
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Sextant Properties, a one-stop-shop for people looking to buy a home in France, provides some advice on how to unearth the...
28 November 2018
From: Breaking News

It now takes, on average, 102 days to sell a property in the UK, according to Post Office Money. Its latest ‘City...
16 November 2018
From: Breaking News

Homes that need major structural work can be bought for £40,000 less than the market average, according to new research by...
02 November 2018
From: Breaking News
31 October 2018
From: Breaking News

There has been an increase in the number of house sales falling through before completion, according to Quick Move Now. Figures released...
19 October 2018
From: Breaking News

Property investment platform British Pearl has revealed that ‘ruthless’ developers are cashing in on ‘abusive’ leasehold homes, with prices surging 16...
17 October 2018
From: Breaking News

There is a huge gulf between the cost of building a house and its market value, according to new analysis from...
17 October 2018
From: Breaking News

The owners of some of London's most affluent homes have faced a number of challenges since the market crashed in 2007,...
10 October 2018
From: Breaking News

The property market was given an early autumn supply boost, according to the latest Property Supply Index put together by online...
05 October 2018
From: Breaking News

The minimum income first-time buyers require to purchase a home in the UK has rocketed by 18% in the past three...
28 September 2018
From: Breaking News

Kensington Palace Gardens (W8) holds the title for the priciest road in Britain, according to Zoopla’s 2018 ‘Rich List’. The property website’s...
28 September 2018
From: Breaking News

Brexit voting areas are displaying the most confidence in the property market, stats released by comparison site NetAnAgent have revealed. While the...
19 September 2018
From: Breaking News

Homeowners living in postcode district BS5 in Bristol and M32 in Manchester currently have the best market conditions for selling, according...
19 September 2018
From: Breaking News

Britain’s love affair with property projects is booming, according to Jackson-Stops. Its research revealed that 81% of buyers would purchase a...
14 September 2018
From: Breaking News

New property listings across the UK fell for the third month running, according to the latest Property Supply Index from online...
12 September 2018
From: Breaking News

Homeowners in the UK are selling up and relocating north in record numbers, according to new research from Hamptons. The estate agent...
31 August 2018
From: Breaking News

DIY disasters and cluttered bedrooms could knock £10,000 off the price of an average home in the UK, a panel of...
29 August 2018
From: Breaking News

Dorset’s postcode district BH17 has been crowned the best location to sell a home this month, with a market heat temperature...
22 August 2018
From: Breaking News

London boroughs with an average house price of over £1 million are more likely to have planning permissions approved, according to...
22 August 2018
From: Breaking News

Brits are feeling confident about the future of the UK property market even in light of no-deal Brexit predictions, research from Quick...
17 August 2018
From: Breaking News

A new tool has been launched with the aim of enabling homeowners and investors to quickly calculate the cost of building...
22 June 2018
From: Breaking News

Britain's withdrawal from the European Union is the biggest challenge facing the UK property sector, according to a survey of investors,...
20 June 2018
From: Breaking News

Pensioners have earned £7,000 a year from their homes, new analysis by Key Retirement has shown. According to the findings, the...
01 June 2018
From: Breaking News

Financial services comparison site GoCompare has announced the creation of its property investment calculator. Teaming up with property expert Henry Pryor, GoCompare’s...
25 May 2018
From: Breaking News

Some 84% of British homeowners expect property prices in their area to rise over the next six months, up 14% from...
23 May 2018
From: Breaking News

Figures from UK Finance have revealed that the number of interest-only mortgages has nearly halved in the last six years, down...
23 May 2018
From: Breaking News

New research from Legal & General and economics consultancy CEBR has revealed that last time buyers now own £938 billion of...
09 May 2018
From: Breaking News

The first full development of family properties featuring Apple Home, Siri and Apple Homekit accessories has been built in the UK,...
28 March 2018
From: Breaking News

Strong demand from home movers at the beginning of the year has led to the average asking price of a newly-marketed...
21 March 2018
From: Breaking News

A free webinar organised by Spain-Holiday.com promising to help holiday rental owners in the Balearic Islands will take place on Thursday...
09 March 2018
From: Breaking News

Sunderland is the slowest city in England for selling property, according to a new report by Ready Steady Sell. The study, carried...
07 March 2018
From: Breaking News

The Ideal Home Show, taking place at Olympia London from Saturday 17 March to Monday 2 April, heralds one of the...
07 March 2018
From: Breaking News

The Ideal Home Show 2018, held at Olympia London from 17 March to 2 April, has announced its line-up of property...
09 February 2018
From: Breaking News

The UK economy was bolstered by more than £7 billion in 2017 thanks to Britain’s older homeowner’s releasing equity for retirement,...
02 February 2018
From: Breaking News

NAEA Propertymark and ARLA Propertmark have shared their forecasts for the rental and buying market in 2018, with rental prices set...
13 December 2017
From: Breaking News

Cornwall has topped the list as the most favoured place to buy a holiday home in the UK, according to new...
13 December 2017
From: Breaking News

Ahead of today’s Budget, property experts are waiting to see whether their predictions will be dispelled, or whether they will prove...
22 November 2017
From: Breaking News

More than a fifth of recent home buyers (those who purchased less than three years ago) would consider moving home if...
17 November 2017
From: Breaking News

UK homeowners fork out roughly £1,800 on average to control Japanese knotweed infestation, while 10% lose over £4,000 because of its...
10 November 2017
From: Breaking News

The UK has been ranked the worst EU country for new homeowners and first-time buyers (FTBs), according to new research from...
20 October 2017
From: Breaking News

New research carried out by NAEA Propertymark has revealed the top things that will devalue a property. The trade body's findings showed...
06 October 2017
From: Breaking News

A decent broadband connection is now a ‘must-have’ for property buyers, with many prospective purchasers now ranking it more important than...
31 August 2017
From: Breaking News

Time may be running out for savvy remortgagors looking for a good deal, according to a leading estate agency. Remortgage customers have...
25 August 2017
From: Breaking News

Demand from first-time buyers is driving the UK housing market as landlords and homeowners hold off making any big decisions, according...
23 August 2017
From: Breaking News

There were 104,760 residential property transactions in the UK in July, up 1.3% from June and 8.3% higher than the corresponding...
23 August 2017
From: Breaking News

One in 10 adults in this country now own a second home - either to live in themselves or as buy-to-let...
22 August 2017
From: Breaking News

The shock result of the recent UK general election which returned a hung parliament, coupled with ongoing concerns about the impact...
07 August 2017
From: Breaking News

The Bank of England has warned households to expect interest rates to rise over the 12 months but also predicted living...
04 August 2017
From: Breaking News

If you’re not fully covered when it comes to protecting your home and health then you’re not alone. A recent UK...
03 August 2017
From: Breaking News

Some 1.8 million UK adults have primarily stayed or would stay in a relationship in order to get a foot on...
02 August 2017
From: Breaking News

More than three quarters of advisers recommend that homebuyers take out private surveys when purchasing or remortgaging a property, according to...
01 August 2017
From: Breaking News

Equity release continues to grow among UK homeowners in the UK with activity hitting more than £700m in the second quarter...
28 July 2017
From: Breaking News

Following May’s fall in property sales, the number of homes sold in the UK during June improved significantly, as buyers and...
26 July 2017
From: Breaking News

The government’s plan to ban housebuilders from selling houses as leasehold in England and reduce ground rents on flats to zero...
26 July 2017
From: Breaking News

With the average two-year fixed rate home loan currently at a record low of just 2.26%, there has never been a...
25 July 2017
From: Breaking News

New home prices in Canada continued to increase month-on-month in May, led by growth in Toronto and Vancouver, according to the...
17 July 2017
From: Breaking News

Asking prices for residential properties in England and Wales have remained broadly unchanged over the past month, as price sensitive homebuyers...
17 July 2017
From: Breaking News

People borrowed more than £17bn in new mortgages last year in order to buy property in London, as homeowners, investors and...
04 July 2017
From: Breaking News

The annual rise in UK house prices picked up again in May, the latest figures show, with prices continuing to rise...
29 June 2017
From: Breaking News

It has been exactly one year since Britain voted to leave the European Union by 52% to 48%, and while the...
23 June 2017
From: Breaking News

Residential property sales in the US rebounded last month following a fall in April, helping to drive up prices in the...
23 June 2017
From: Breaking News

Residential property transactions in May dropped by 3.3% on the previous month, following two successive months of growth, in what could...
22 June 2017
From: Breaking News

If you want to build your wealth in the short-term, the easiest way to do so is by saving more money. If...
21 June 2017
From: Breaking News

AMP Bank is the latest lender in Australia to introduce more stringent loan application rules and higher interest rates for foreign...
20 June 2017
From: Breaking News

Asking prices for UK homes have fallen over the past month as current political uncertainty continues to deter some potential buyers,...
19 June 2017
From: Breaking News

The number of homes coming on to the market for sale continued to fall across the UK last month, adding to...
15 June 2017
From: Breaking News

The Conservative party, assuming it is able to form a new government, is being urged to make tacking the growing housing...
09 June 2017
From: Breaking News

A host of self build celebrities, including Kevin McCloud of Grand Designs and George Clarke of Amazing Spaces, have backed the...
08 June 2017
From: Breaking News

With successive governments failing to build enough housing - particularly social housing - the UK is in the grip of a...
08 June 2017
From: Breaking News

Property investors who were starved of choice now have more homes to choice to from following a rise in the number...
07 June 2017
From: Breaking News

More British homeowners trust the Conservatives more than Labour to fix the country’s ‘broken’ housing market, according to a new poll. With...
06 June 2017
From: Breaking News

Cheap borrowing levels should boost demand for property across the UK in the coming months, despite a recent fall in the...
26 May 2017
From: Breaking News

Wet weather is not something most of us want to see. But without it, residential properties are more at risk of...
24 May 2017
From: Breaking News

Home sales this month remained robust as buyers shrugged off pre-election jitters, signalling growing confidence in the UK economy and bolstering...
22 May 2017
From: Breaking News

The number of property investors looking to invest in the buy-to-let market continued to fall last month as a result of...
18 May 2017
From: Breaking News

Sales of homes at the top end of the housing market have collapsed over the past 12 months or so, especially...
18 May 2017
From: Breaking News

Annual house price growth continues to slow, as affordability issues deter many prospective homebuyers. With 2017 proving to be a rather challenging time...
17 May 2017
From: Breaking News

As soon as the general election determines the next government, emphasis will need to be placed on making more pressing issues,...
16 May 2017
From: Breaking News

April is traditionally a busy time for the UK housing market, but fewer homeowners put their properties up for sale last...
11 May 2017
From: Breaking News

International property investors have been hit by a number of measures in the budget in Australia this week in a bid...
11 May 2017
From: Breaking News

UK house prices fell again in April, as growing uncertainty and affordability constraints continue to have an impact on buyers across...
09 May 2017
From: Breaking News

Over the past two decades, investing in residential property in the UK has been a relatively secure way to make money,...
04 May 2017
From: Breaking News

TSB has reduced mortgage lending to first-time buyers, especially in London, amid growing concerns that many homeowners without significant equity in...
02 May 2017
From: Breaking News

Homeowners across the UK planning to sell up are being warned of the risks of listing their home at an unrealistic...
24 April 2017
From: Breaking News

There was a sharp rise in remortgaging activity last month as homeowners, including property investors, seek ways to reduce outgoings, new...
20 April 2017
From: Breaking News

The price of the average property in England and Wales broke through the £300,000 barrier in March, following a 0.5% rise...
18 April 2017
From: Breaking News

More than one in 10 homeowners in the UK have tried to move property but decided against it after encountering issues...
14 April 2017
From: Breaking News

London’s housing market continues to slow, with the latest figures revealing that prices increased at their slowest rate for nearly five...
12 April 2017
From: Breaking News

Levels of remortgaging reached the highest level for eight years in February, while the average amount borrowed fell, according to new...
12 April 2017
From: Breaking News

Demand among home buyers has seen a modest recovery following initial post-referendum jitters, but with just 24 hours until Theresa May...
28 March 2017
From: Breaking News

Growth in UK house prices has seen over-65 homeowners’ property wealth hit a new record of £1.072trn, according to new analysis...
22 March 2017
From: Breaking News

Homeowners with a standard variable rate (SVR) mortgage could be spending almost £3,200 a year - or £266 a month -...
22 March 2017
From: Breaking News

Residential property prices in England and Wales now cost 7.6 times the average income, up from 3.6 times earnings in 1997,...
20 March 2017
From: Breaking News

The leasehold system is a feudal form of property ownership in England and Wales, which many investors believe is a flawed...
07 March 2017
From: Breaking News

Homeowners in Dubai are being forced to reduce their asking prices as the property market stagnates, creating a wealth of cheap...
03 March 2017
From: Breaking News

Investing in residential properties can be a great way to accumulate wealth. But before parting with your cash, an investment strategy...
01 March 2017
From: Breaking News

A high proportion of people think that residential property prices in the UK will increase this year, despite political and economic...
21 February 2017
From: Breaking News

Homeowners in England and Wales over estimated the value of their property by an average 6.8% in 2016, according to research...
09 February 2017
From: Breaking News

The total value of all privately owned homes in Britain has increased above £5trn for the first time - almost three...
31 January 2017
From: Breaking News

Homeowners across England and Wales remortgaged for around £15,000 more in 2016 than they did two years ago, with 57% capital...
31 January 2017
From: Breaking News

The average property in the UK could decrease in value by up to £399 a week over 21 months, according to...
23 January 2017
From: Breaking News

Pensioners withdrew £5.8m a day from their homes last year, as growth in house prices boosted retirement incomes, according to analysis...
17 January 2017
From: Breaking News

More than two thirds of small and medium-sized UK building firms have seen a rise in the cost of materials caused...
12 January 2017
From: Breaking News

Marc Langdon, a partner at Bidwells, offers his thoughts on what property market trends we can expect over the coming year. I...
29 December 2016
From: Breaking News

For many people investing in residential properly remains an attractive income investment at a time of low saving rates and stock...
21 December 2016
From: Breaking News

Residential property prices across many of the UK’s largest 20 cities appear to offer plenty of room for growth in 2017,...
19 December 2016
From: Breaking News

Second charge mortgages, often simply referred to as second mortgages, are a secured loan used to raise extra money instead of...
13 December 2016
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Homeowners and property investors in Greater London are facing steep falls in house prices as the slowdown in prime areas of...
06 December 2016
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Since the shock Brexit result was announced in June, and the consequent drop in value of the pound, there has been...
05 December 2016
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A growing number of property investors are looking to reap significant competitive advantages by shifting to a ‘green’ model of potentially...
02 December 2016
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Hundreds of thousands of homes acquired each year are at risk of a life-threatening gas incident, such as a carbon monoxide...
28 November 2016
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A chronic shortage of housing in the UK is continuing to place upward pressure on residential property prices, according to the...
11 November 2016
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House prices were at the forefront of the EU debate in the run-up to the EU referendum with the now former...
09 November 2016
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The chancellor Phillip Hammond should use his upcoming Autumn Statement to raise the Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) threshold to £250,000...
31 October 2016
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The government’s decision to approve a third runway at Heathrow yesterday may have paved the way for hundreds of thousands more flights...
26 October 2016
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The UK housing market remains resilient post-Brexit, as illustrated by the latest house price index which shows a housing market that...
22 October 2016
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Shelter is calling for greater protection for tenants after new research by the housing charity found that 43% of homes in...
18 October 2016
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Retired homeowners have withdrawn an average of £6.8m of property wealth through equity release so far this year, according to new...
17 October 2016
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Residential property prices continued to cool in September as the property market softens, with the latest data from Halifax revealing that...
10 October 2016
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More than a quarter of interest-only mortgage borrowers in the UK may struggle to repay their home loans, new research shows. Interest-only...
08 October 2016
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The government’s plan to tackle the housing shortage by building 25,000 new homes using a £3bn Home Building Fund has been broadly...
08 October 2016
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The government is being urged to take fresh steps to tackle the shortage of homes by incentivising landowners and developers to increase...
07 October 2016
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Households in all regions of the UK believe the value of their homes increased in September as confidence continued to improve...
27 September 2016
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There has been a sharp rise in asking prices this month as property investors continue to dominate the lower end of...
19 September 2016
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Forget good schools, low crime rates and having a decent gym near your property, it would appear that Pokemon Go is...
15 September 2016
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The Residential Property Surveyors Association (RPSA) is calling on the government to consider some radical measures to stimulate all aspects of...
10 August 2016
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With the outlook for savers looking grim, almost half of over 45 year-old homeowners - equivalent to just over 6m UK...
04 August 2016
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There has been a notable fall in residential property prices in London which present canny investors with a genuine opportunity to...
29 July 2016
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With many housebuilders adopting a cautious approach to retirement living in Scotland, Savills has identified ‘an untapped opportunity’ for investors willing...
26 July 2016
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The government remains committed to delivering one million new build homes in England by 2020, in an effort to tackle the...
08 July 2016
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One in 10 over-55s UK homeowners are still paying interest-only mortgages and while the majority are confident of clearing the debt...
08 July 2016
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Within hours of the EU votes being counted last week, London Central Portfolio (LCP) released a statement urging investors to consider...
27 June 2016
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Global markets have plunged, David Cameron has announced that he is to step down as Prime Minister later this year and...
24 June 2016
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With thousands of Britons who own property in Spain still trapped in negative equity with their house prices stuck below 2007...
23 June 2016
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It is less than 24 hours until polls open for the EU referendum - and a new survey suggests that Leave is...
22 June 2016
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Homeowners selling their homes in southern regions of the UK have seen the greatest rise in demand for their properties of...
21 June 2016
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Retired homeowners have seen the average value of their property rise by £500 a month since the start of this year...
17 June 2016
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High property prices and an ultra-low interest rate environment are tempting many property owners in prime central London to sell up...
13 June 2016
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House prices in the UK are expected to rise further regardless of whether Britain opts to remain or leave the European...
10 June 2016
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Housing market activity in the UK remained healthy as overall valuation activity in May increased by almost a fifth on an...
08 June 2016
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The number of homes repossessed by lenders last year fell sharply, according to new detailed research released by chartered surveyor e.surv. Across England...
03 June 2016
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With more house-hunters than ever now starting their property search online, it is crucial that your property has a good website...
18 May 2016
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Fresh caps on private property rentals through Airbnb and similar online platforms have been introduced in Berlin, Germany, in a bid...
03 May 2016
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The decline in the rate of homeownership seen over the past decade in this country looks set to continue as a...
29 April 2016
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New government funding to help significantly boost the supply of new shared ownership homes across the UK looks set to open...
22 April 2016
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There has been a sharp fall in buy-to-let acquisitions following the hike in stamp duty for investment properties and second homes...
19 April 2016
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Close to a quarter of a million homeowners (233,697) have advertised for lodgers since the increase to the Rent a Room Scheme...
08 April 2016
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The property wealth of the over-65s has grown by almost £13.7 billion in the past three months. This comes as rapidly...
02 March 2016
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Homeownership rates have massively declined in the last 15 years, with almost two million young buyers priced out of homeownership, according...
26 February 2016
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Across 2016, 50% of UK homeowners anticipate their property to increase in value, according to latest research from Clydesdale and Yorkshire...
03 February 2016
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The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors says businesses and homeowners must now prepare for extreme weather in the future by creating...
29 January 2016
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Location has been named as the top characteristic that makes Brits fall in love with their home, according to a recent...
29 January 2016
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The average homeowner made £27,264 in 2015; around the same as the average salary in the UK, according to research from...
27 January 2016
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Despite retired homeowners witnessing huge house price growth over the years, the average UK homeowner will live in their home for...
22 December 2015
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The latest research from Zoopla has revealed that there are now more than 600,000 property millionaires in Britain. Since January the amount...
17 December 2015
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It has been revealed that Britain’s property buyers are a decisive bunch, with 61% of homeowners buying the first house that...
08 December 2015
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UK homebuyers have collectively saved £1.9bn since the stamp duty reform in December 2014, according to My Home Move. This equates to...
03 December 2015
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Kitchen designers and property developers have revealed that almost half of their customers have requested wine coolers in the last year. Wine...
13 November 2015
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Analysis by conveyancing firm My Home Move has revealed that homes in the South East, South West and London change hands...
13 November 2015
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Almost 40% of British homeowners are unaware of what a 0.5% increase in interest rate rises could mean for their monthly...
10 November 2015
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Comparison site MoneySuperMarket.com has advised homeowners to consider fixing their mortgage now while providers are slashing rates. MoneySuperMarket analysed average fixed term mortgage...
10 November 2015
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The vast majority of UK households believe house prices in their area will rise in the next six months, according to...
27 October 2015
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Retired homeowners have seen their property wealth grow by nearly £17.5 billion in the past three months, with the average pensioner...
02 October 2015
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Research conducted by financial consultancy Key Retirement has revealed that UK pensioners have earned average returns of £3,725 over the past...
02 October 2015
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Renters are leaving themselves financially vulnerable by not having adequate savings, according to the findings from Aviva’s Family Finances Report. This report...
24 September 2015
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Almost half of 18-39 year-olds believe that purchasing a buy-to-let property is the best investment opportunity available at the moment, according...
21 August 2015
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There’s an argument that the property market in the UK right now is too buoyant for many investors to make money...