Kate on BBC 5Live Recently, I was BBC Radio 5 Live with Phil Williams as the midnight expert. I discussed Labour’s conference statements on housing and answered questions from callers on subsidence issues to downsizing. You can listen to the show here, I’m on in the last hour.
SLC calls for changes... The Society of Licensed Conveyancers (SLC) has called for all conveyancers to have all monies, including mortgage funds, in place the day before completion. Whilst it is usual practice for many conveyancers, there are still too many law firms that are waiting until the day of
Company details Web: www.auctiontrade.co.uk Telephone number: 01923 273267 Email: hello@auctiontrade.co.uk Checklist: Your guide to buying at auction We’ve worked with Jason and Open Property Group for a number of years, so were keen to support his new venture, Auction Trade. Jason and his
Latest on Brexit and the property market I was quite frankly stunned by the reports that Mark Carney was predicting a fall of 35% in property prices if we had a ‘no deal’ Brexit. And, having tried to find out more about what was actually said, I’m not even
#AskTheLandord Landlords get a lot of bad press, which can distort the public’s view of them – but our checklist partners Ideal Flatmate are doing their bit to promote a more positive image with a new monthly social media campaign. Their Ask the Landlord campaign will see a top landlord
Which town is topping the year on year growth charts? Report headlines Rightmove “Home-movers need to act now to move by Christmas” NAEA Propertymark “First-time buyers reap the rewards of a slow summer” RICS “Sales market remains broadly flat at headline level” Nationwide “Slowing in annual house price growth in
Calls for major reforms to ‘confused and contradictory’ regulations Ten years after their seminal report on the private rental sector, Julie Rugg and David Rhodes have produced a review on how the industry has evolved over the past decade. I am delighted that this much needed report is now in
ALEP welcomes deal for a fairer deal for leaseholders Leasehold reforms have been recommended by the Law Commission to create a fairer deal for leasehold homeowners, in a move which has been welcomed by The Association of Leasehold Enfranchisement Practitioners (ALEP). In England and Wales properties are normally bought and
Are rents really sky rocketing? Report Headlines Belvoir Lettings “For England, Scotland and Wales where offices have been trading consistently over the last ten years, the average monthly rent is £744, a year on year increase of 1.75%.” (Q2 18 - E, W & S) LSL “South West of
Kate on ITV This Morning I was on ITV This Morning earlier this week discussing new build properties and the issues that can arise when buying. We also spoke to Mike, a father of three, who has been battling with his developer for 16 months over snagging issues in his
Increased stock stagnating property prices? Report headlines Rightmove “Summer sellers need to work harder as prices stand still” NAEA Propertymark “Property market bounces back as buyers push through summer transactions” RICS “Medium term expectations cast doubt on supply response” Nationwide “July sees modest rebound in annual house price growth” Halifax
Company details Web: www.idealflatmate.co.uk Telephone number: 0203 8663 701 Email: tom@idealflatmate.co.uk Checklist: How to find a compatible flatmate Sharing a home is likely to be a growing market over the coming years, so any company that helps to make this a successful venture is