Articles about anything relating to property, from the state of the market, to mortgages and investments & developments.
The advantages of an SPV The Benefits of a Special Purpose Vehicle for Property Investment Property investors today have an attractive option to consider when purchasing investment property assets – using a special purpose vehicle (SPV). But what exactly is an SPV and what are the main benefits of this… Read More »The advantages of an SPV
Plummeting Mortgage Rates Offer Hope
The video opens with mortgage broker James Nicholson explaining that mortgage rates have fallen lately, as lenders vigorously compete for business amid declining volumes. He notes lenders are fiercely battling to top rate-comparison sites, to maximize visibility and applications. Obtaining a sub-4% rate, long seen as an impossible threshold, now appears achievable within weeks.
Mortgage Rates Set to Drop in January Sales
The new year looks set to kick off with a bang in the UK mortgage market, as lenders compete to offer the best rates since before the short-lived Truss administration. Lower inflation and falling swap rates are aligning to create the perfect conditions for a January mortgage sale.
Flat Conversions Permitted Development Rights
Converting Your Flat Under New Permitted Development Rights
The rules around permitted development rights – what you can change about your property without needing full planning permission – have seen some key changes in recent years. If you own a flat or are looking to buy one, you may now have far more options for converting or extending it than you realised. Read on to find out more.
How landlords can hit their new EPC targets Hitting New EPC Targets Economically: A Guide for Landlords The imperative push towards achieving net-zero targets in the UK has put the spotlight on landlords, compelling them to upgrade the energy efficiency of their properties swiftly. However, these upgrades can potentially translate… Read More »How landlords can hit their new EPC targets
I have just launched BOOK an EPC Launching a New EPC Business to Support Assessors I recently launched a new business called BOOK an EPC to help support independent energy performance assessors across the UK. After being away for a few weeks developing the new website and business model, I’m… Read More »I have just launched BOOK an EPC
UK Housing Market Forecast 2024 Housing Market Outlook 2024: Bracing for Further Turbulence Before a Gradual Recovery The UK housing market faces a prolonged period of uncertainty as the economy grapples with financial instability. Prices look set to drop further in 2023 before recovering in 2024 if mortgage rates stabilise.… Read More »UK Housing Market Forecast 2024
The UK government has announced a new housing policy in the Autumn Statement that could revolutionize the property market. The plan would allow homeowners to convert houses into two flats without needing planning permission. This new “permitted development right” is slated to come into effect in 2024 after a consultation period.
The UK’s Ambitious Plan for Heat Pump Adoption The UK government has unveiled an ambitious plan to drive widespread adoption of heat pumps across homes and businesses over the next few years. This plan, titled the Heat Pump Net Zero Investment Roadmap, outlines targets, policies, and investments aimed at making… Read More »The UK’s Ambitious Plan for Heat Pump Adoption
Heat Pumps are being exposed for what they are The Truth About Heat Pumps Introduction Months ago, I made a video expressing my strong dislike for heat pumps and explaining why I believe they are horrid contraptions unsuitable for most UK homes. That video sparked controversy, though I revelled in… Read More »Heat Pumps are being exposed for what they are
