East City Point Where: Canning Town When: Tours available now by calling 0207 539 3745 How much: 25% shared ownership for £120,625 Deposit: Around £7,500 Property development company, Clarion, are opening a new development in Canning Town. At East City Point, buyers who would not usually be able
Airbnb - what do you need to know? With the current opportunity to earn up to £7,500 tax free by renting out part of your home, it’s no surprise that many people are turning to the sharing economy – sites such as Airbnb – to boost their income. But before
Company details Web: www.watersafe.org.uk Telephone number: 0333 207 9030 Email: info@watersafe.org.uk Checklist: Plumbing checks to make on your next home Useful articles: As the heatwave continues, here’s how to save water in the home How to find and choose a plumber What to
Cheaper, faster and less stressful buying and selling... Here we go again... the government has launched yet another consultation on the process of buying and selling a home, this time with the aim of making it “cheaper, faster and less stressful”. These are noble aims but I can’t help
What happens if you have lead pipes at home? This week is Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (22-28 Oct), a campaign highlighting the potential health risks of lead water pipes launched by WaterSafe in partnership with water providers around the country. Although lead has been banned in plumbing for more than
Has the autumn price bounce happened this year? Report headlines Rightmove “No sign of usual autumn price bounce as London drag continues” NAEA Propertymark “Housing demand at all time low” RICS “Activity indicators remain subdued in September” Nationwide “London house prices fall for first time in eight years” Halifax “Annual
Checklists Checklist provided by www.propertychecklists.co.uk The Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) definition of a portfolio landlord is a borrower with four or more distinct mortgaged buy to let properties, either together or separately, in aggregate. This includes properties owned in a limited company. If this definition applies to
Are house prices really rising everywhere? Hallelujah! the BBC has produced some data which backs up what I’ve been saying for years: that house prices are not rising as much as the media suggest and property prices are very specific to each property and small locations, such as a
What do the housing policy announcements mean for you? The coughing and gate-crashing may have dominated the headlines about Theresa May’s address to the Conservative Party conference, but the Prime Minister had plenty to say about housing, too, promising a “new generation of council houses” to help fix the
Checklists Checklist provided by urbanistarchitecture.co.uk Why we work with Urbanist Architecture Useful articles: Self-builders guide to planning permission for a new house Getting started Make a list of the alterations you want to make to your property. What is your timescale? Work out a budget. How much are
Who's really to blame for the housing crisis? I’ve always had huge respect for the Financial Times but a recent article really surprised me, partly because the FT actually thought it worth publishing, despite its obvious flaws. However, when I realised it was written by Neil O’
Checklist provided by www.electricalsafetyfirst.org.uk Useful articles: Electrical safety in the PRS How much do you know about overloading sockets Fire safety guide Make sure your rental property has a periodic electrical inspection at least every five years. This will check for wear and tear, damage or other