Are developers making large profits from the tax payer? A few weeks ago I was interviewed by Winifred Robinson about new build developers. Currently, they are making substantial profits, yet not delivering the 300,000 homes that the government wants built every year and, in some cases, the quality of
Could you afford to buy alone? New research released by the Nottingham Building Society (The Nottingham) has revealed that first-time buyers in the East Midlands and Scotland are the most likely to buy alone when purchasing their first property. 32% of UK first-time buyers think they will be able to
How can you avoid mortgage rejection? New research from Which? Mortgage Advisers (Which?) has found that nearly 17% of mortgage holders responding to a survey has had a mortgage application rejected at some point or another. Whether you are accepted or not seems to depend on location and age. Top
Can anything be done to prevent property prices stagnating even further? Report headlines Rightmove “3.2% price fall over last two months tempts bargain-hunting buyers” Home.co.uk “2018: A Year of Mixed Fortunes” NAEA Propertymark “Housing market continues to slow” RICS “Market activity slips further” Nationwide “House price growth
Kate on BBC Radio Wales - how is the Welsh property performing? I was on BBC Radio Wales last week discussing the Nationwide house price index and property market in Wales, I had a great time chatting with the excellent Peter Johnson and you can listen back below – (I’m
Buying, selling or investing in 2019? I was on Radio 4 last week to discuss the latest property market news as 2019 gets under way. We talked about the importance of sold property prices data, Brexit uncertainty and the length of time people take to sell their homes. You can
Checklists Checklist provided by www.theadvisory.co.uk People often talk about the property market being a ‘hot’ or ‘cold’ market, but what does this actually mean if you are buying or selling a home? We have created this checklist with TheAdvisory to help you work out what’s happening
Please find below our latest press releases and media exposure. If you have any queries about sponsoring a checklist please contact Kate at Designsonproperty.co.uk or call 07585 897128. Kate Faulkner consumer property expert, author of Which? property books, Future Homes Commissioner and property media commentator (BBC, ITV, Radio
How to complain against individual property services or companies Here is our guide to complaining against property services or companies - use the list below to jump to the body you need to know about: Before you continue - read our general guide to complaining about property companies. Jump to:
How to complain and get the results you want In the majority of cases, property projects are completed to everybody’s satisfaction. But occasionally, things do go wrong and you may find yourself needing to make a complaint. Don’t be tempted to let your complaint slide, particularly if it
Dealing with damp in your house Damp is a very serious problem as it can lead to mould, which can in itself cause or exacerbate health problems, which can be particularly dangerous in vulnerable householders, such as the elderly, young children and babies, and those with respiratory conditions such as
How can you deal with leaks at home? Water can be incredibly damaging to a property, affecting everything from the fabric of the home – wallpaper, plasterwork, and carpets – to expensive electrical items such as computers and hi-fi equipment. Unfortunately, many leaks can go unnoticed until they start causing real problems,