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
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Are interest rates due to rise? Interest rates have a major influence on the property market. A low rate can boost the local economy but if the rate rises – especially if it rises at particularly fast pace – the economy and property market can suffer severe consequences. When the economy crashed
What's happening to property Scotland? Report Headlines LSL Acadata HPI “The market gathered its breath in Scotland in April, with monthly price growth slowing to the month before and a peak of 1.7% in February” UK HPI “Scotland house prices grew by 4.9% in the year