Why buying a flat is not always the best choice
Why buying a flat is not always the best choice
Flat Ownership in Britain: Pros and Cons
The Property Ladder Trap
Antony Antoniou – Luxury Property Expert
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Why buying a flat is not always the best choice
Flat Ownership in Britain: Pros and Cons
The Property Ladder Trap
Local authorities attempting to fix the damage they have created
Local Councils’ Misguided Policies Exacerbate Housing Crisis
Rent Payment Fiasco
For years, local authorities have been waging a war against landlords, implementing policies that have not only made life difficult for property owners but have also failed to help tenants in any meaningful way. One such misguided move was the decision to pay housing benefits directly to claimants instead of transferring the rent portion to landlords.
Get ready for 3pc interest rates Interest Rates Expected to Drop to 3% by Late 2024, Predicts KPMG Relief on the Horizon for Mortgage Borrowers as Inflation Cools According to senior economists at KPMG, the Bank of England is poised to cut interest rates to 3% by the end of… Read More »Get ready for 3pc interest rates
Bank of England Expected to Hold Interest Rates Steady Despite Easing Inflation
Despite a recent dip in inflation figures, the Bank of England is widely anticipated to maintain its current interest rate at the upcoming monetary policy meeting, according to economists and market analysts.
CMA investigating major developers for price fixing
Price Fixing Investigation Hits Major UK Housing Developers
Valuer Concerns Vindicated
For over a year, property experts have been urging first-time buyers with small deposits to hold off on purchasing new-build homes. The rationale behind this advice was a long-held suspicion that valuers were reluctant to challenge the pricing set by major housing developers, fearing potential legal repercussions from these corporate giants.
Interest Rates in Flux: Are They Rising or Falling?
Introduction
After several months of steadily falling interest rates, there has been some indication over the past few weeks that rates may be starting to rise again amongst some lenders. This has led to confusion over whether the overall downwards trend is reversing. This article will analyze the current situation and explain what is driving these fluctuations.
How landlords can hit their new EPC targets – as cheaply as possible
Upgrading Rental Properties to Meet New Energy Efficiency Standards
The UK government has unveiled ambitious plans to upgrade the energy efficiency of rental properties over the next several years. By 2028, all rented homes must achieve a C rating on their Energy Performance Certificate (EPC), a measure of energy efficiency
Housing Minister Promises Ban on ‘No-Fault’ Evictions Before Next Election
The housing minister for England, Michael Gove, has announced controversial plans to abolish ‘no-fault’ evictions for private tenants by the time of the next general election. This policy would remove the right of landlords to end tenancies at the conclusion of a fixed term without providing justification, by scrapping Section 21 of the Housing Act 1988.
Gove’s Planning Overhaul Courts Controversy and Risks Neighborhood Strife
A sweeping set of reforms unveiled by Housing Secretary Michael Gove aims to boost housing supply by relaxing England’s rigid planning rules, but risks provoking friction between homeowners impacted by unrestrained development permissions.
Property Market Update – February 2024
The UK Housing Market: House Prices Continue to Fall for the Third Consecutive Month
The UK housing market is currently experiencing a sharp decline, with house prices falling for the third consecutive month. According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), house prices dropped by 0.3% between January and February. This is in addition to the fact that the average house price grew by only 5.5% in the year to February, which is significantly lower than January’s figure of 6.5%. This is the smallest increase since October 2020.