The housing market has enjoyed what some are calling a “Boris bounce” following the result of last month’s general election, with confidence in the market hitting a three-year high, according to a new survey. Zoopla, in partnership with MonkeySeed, surveyed 6,000 people, and over 650 agents from the sales and… Read More »Property market sentiment improves following Tory election victory
Fresh figures from Howsy has revealed the most in-demand cities to rent property in the United Kingdom, with some surprising findings. The rental management platform analysed demand across 23 major UK cities as well as each borough of London, based on the proportion of rental listings that had already been… Read More »Most in demand areas in the UK to rent a property
An assembly member has welcomed the introduction of legislation for carbon monoxide detectors in rented homes in Wales. The Welsh Government says new regulations are to be introduced to tackle the threat of carbon monoxide poisoning. Around 60 people a year are killed by carbon monoxide poisoning in Wales and thousands… Read More »New regulations to combat carbon monoxide poisoning
It now takes private landlords across the UK more than five months on average from making a claim to the courts for a property to be repossessed to it actually happening, with the problem most acute in London, new figures show. The data reveals that the average length of time… Read More »New housing court needed ‘for the benefit of landlords and tenants alike’
Rents look set to rise over the next 12 months as the supply of new rental properties dries up, according to the latest survey by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). It said small scale landlords are pulling out of the market due to recent tax and legislative changes… Read More »Rental supply shortage set to push up rents
The government plans to introduce mandatory electrical installation inspecting for all rented homes. Detailed regulations for enforcing compulsory five-year electrical safety checks in the private rented sector from July this year have been put forward and are now subject to parliamentary approval. The draft regulations propose that, from 1 July… Read More »Mandatory electrical safety regulations to be introduced in England
Fresh research from Proportunity reveals how different property types performed over the past decade, based on price growth. The data, collected across England and Wales, shows that terraced houses have been the best performing housing type in the past 10 years, with terraced homes in London enjoying the highest house… Read More »What have been the top performing property types of the past decade?
Student property remains one of the most lucrative investments available to landlords, with sky-high double-digit yields currently on offer in many parts of the country. With students heading back to university over the next few weeks, demand for student housing is currently high thanks to the growth of international students… Read More »Top tips for new student landlords
Landlords of the draughtiest homes in England and Wales will be required to upgrade their properties ahead of new rules requiring the installation of energy efficiency measures. Since April 2018, new rules have been in place across England and Wales, setting out minimum energy efficiency standards (MEES). These regulations made… Read More »Landlords urged to prepare for new MEES regulations in April
TSB has introduced a new range of buy-to-let mortgages. Available at up to 60% loan-to-value (LTV) there is a two-year fixed rate deal at 1.69%, along with a 75% LTV product at 1.94%. In addition, there are two buy-to-let five-year fixed rates, starting from 1.99% up to 60% LTV… Read More »TSB adds new range of buy-to-let products
