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The latest figures from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government show that the number of long-term vacant properties – those empty for at least six months – rose by 5.3% to 216,186 in the 12 months to October 2018, the highest level since 2012. According to...
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June 4, 2019 George Bailey
Auctions, General, Housing Market, Landlords, Letting, Social Housing
Purchasing or remortgaging a buy to let mortgage offers a myriad of choice, understanding some key aspects of lender criteria can help keep you on the right track. Andrew Turner, chief executive at specialist buy to let broker Commercial Trust Limited, shares insight on some of the considerations...
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April 1, 2019 George Bailey
Buy-to-Let, General, Housing Market, Landlords, Money, Mortgages
The introduction of mandatory membership of Client Money Protection (CMP) schemes for letting agents is a significant milestone for the lettings sector – with all-round benefits for agents, landlords and tenants, according to rental payment automation provider PayProp. Mandatory CMP scheme membership requirements will be introduced on April...
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March 29, 2019 George Bailey
General
Five homeless people will have a roof over their heads this Christmas, thanks to a kind-hearted Liverpool landlord, Mike Georgeson. OurHouseOurPeople is a community interest company set up last year when it opened up an office block for homeless people during one of the worst winters the country...
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December 11, 2018 George Bailey
General, Landlords, Letting, Lifestyle/Celebrity, Social Housing, Technology
As 2018 draws to an end, there has been much to reflect upon in the buy to let market. There is plenty for landlords to ponder heading into 2019, as Andrew Turner, chief executive at specialist buy to let broker, Commercial Trust, explores an evolving market.
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December 11, 2018 Alex Bell
Buy-to-Let, Economy, General, House Prices, Housing Market, Landlords, Legal, Letting, Mortgages, Organisations
With Brits expected to spend £4.5 billion shopping by the first Saturday of December, £29.6 Billion is set to be lavished on home improvements – not on presents under the tree – according to new research from AA Financial Services. The new homeowner research dispels the myth that...
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November 30, 2018 Alex Bell
Economy, General, Home Improvements, Lifestyle/Celebrity, Money
Estate and letting agents are being warned not to slow down in the run up to Christmas as it can be a valuable time for current and future business. The ValPal Network, which represents 800 agency brands and more than 4,000 branches, says that every year it speaks...
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November 20, 2018 Alex Bell
Estate Agents, General, Organisations, Technology
by Tom Brown, Managing Director at Ingenious Real Estate. Housing needs in the UK are changing amid declining levels of home ownership and lifestyle shifts. Rather than the traditional ‘buy-and-hold’ model, residential housing needs are shifting towards developments that are built for rent and aimed towards a specific...
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November 15, 2018 George Bailey
Buying, General, Money, Organisations
With the average semi-detached house costing £225,674 in the UK, the housing crisis has left many of those within the younger generations short of an opportunity to own their own home. As the UK experiences a widening generational wealth gap, research from credit comparison experts TotallyMoney uncovers how...
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November 14, 2018 George Bailey
Economy, First Time Buyers, General, House Prices, Money, Mortgages
Eurolink, makers of Veco™ property software is one of a group of leading proptech firms behind the launch of ‘Agency Essentials’ a FREE event which promises to show estate agents how to stay ahead in the rapidly changing technology world.
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November 9, 2015 Alex Bell
Estate Agents, General