Increased scrutiny for landlords and letting agents Over the last few years landlords and lettings agents have come under increasing scrutiny both from within the industry and by the general public. Online agents have caused traditional high street agents to re-evaluate their modus operandi and you only have to do
First-time buyer numbers returning to pre-crash levels? What are the indices saying about first-time buyers? Here's what the various property price indices are saying about first-time buyers but remember national average prices can be misleading. Halifax “Number of first-time buyers highest since 2007 despite deposits doubling” UK Finance
What's happening to prices in Nottingham? UK HPI sold data – January 18 Property prices definitely have had a little spring in their step – despite the snowy weather which often slows down property markets. Average prices have slowed however in the south, while the midlands has speeded up a
How can first-time buyers enter the market? What should people in their 20s be doing to establish whether they can afford a home now – or in the future? A recent survey from house builder Bellway revealed that 87% of Brits wouldn't give up avocado on toast to purchase
What's happening to property in the North West? Report Headlines LSL Acadata HPI “Annual growth for the North West in January was 3.8%.” Source: UK HPI The figures for the North West tell a fascinating story which is not one we hear about much in the media.
Look before you leak... As the nation recovers from freezing temperatures wreaking havoc on our plumbing systems, attention is now turning to our toilets – which WaterSafe warns could be flushing money down the drain. To mark Water Saving Week – which runs from 19th to 23rd March – WaterSafe, the UK body
More affordable homes are coming onto the market – find out what’s going to be built and where in your local area. One of the increasingly important documents for investors and buyers is the Local Plan. And following the recent government announcements on planning – one of which was a new
Slowdowns in London, the South and the East... Report headlines Rightmove “Record home-hunter activity fuels rises in most regions” NAEA Propertymark “House-hunters flood the market” RICS “Activity indicators continue to weaken” Nationwide “House price growth falls back in February” Halifax “Annual house price growth slows to 1.8%” LSL Acadata
Have you heard about SpareRoom's DNA test? Chemistry – so vital in any relationship – is often overlooked when it comes to choosing housemates. And this is why SpareRoom.co.uk have put chemistry at the heart of their new DNA Housemate Matchmaking service. The leading flat and houseshare site
Company details Web: www.tenancydepositscheme.com Telephone number: 0300 037 1000 Email:info@tenancydepositscheme.com Checklists: Tenancy deposit checklist for tenants and Landlord tenancy deposit protection What do they do? Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS) is a government approved, not-for-profit organisation that provides both Insured and Custodial Tenancy Deposit Protection. TDS
New identity for the RLA To mark its 20th anniversary, the Residential Landlords Association has unveiled a dynamic new look – and, to celebrate, is offering 25% off the first year of membership for readers of Propertychecklists.co.uk. The association represents the interests of 50,000 landlords and a combined
PM launches new planning rules This Monday Prime Minister, Theresa May, launched a host of new planning rules in a bid to boost the number of houses being built in England. Below is a summary of the changes, plus the thoughts of industry experts Savills and few of my own