26/04/2007
House hunters considering getting on the property ladder by co-buying are being given key advice by a leading property website.
SmartNewHomes.com says the key consideration for buyers thinking about the more affordable option of investing in a share of a home rather buying a property outright sh... read more
SmartNewHomes.com says the key consideration for buyers thinking about the more affordable option of investing in a share of a home rather buying a property outright sh... read more
26/04/2007
One million homeowners are planning to invest in a buy-to-let property in the next three years, a study out today shows.
This would double the number landlords with buy-to-let properties in the UK, which currently represent three per cent of the property market, the research from Mintel reveals.... read more
This would double the number landlords with buy-to-let properties in the UK, which currently represent three per cent of the property market, the research from Mintel reveals.... read more
25/04/2007
A leading international estate agent is giving sellers its expert tips on selling your home during the spring months.
Hamptons International says the market is now entering the "peak selling season" and there are some key steps homeowners can take that may boost their sale price and shorten the ... read more
Hamptons International says the market is now entering the "peak selling season" and there are some key steps homeowners can take that may boost their sale price and shorten the ... read more
23/04/2007
The top ten fastest rising property hotspots are all in Northern Ireland, research out today from Halifax reveals.
In its regional house price survey looking at 489 UK towns, the bank finds the largest growth in house prices was in the towns of Craigavon and Newtownards, which saw property values... read more
In its regional house price survey looking at 489 UK towns, the bank finds the largest growth in house prices was in the towns of Craigavon and Newtownards, which saw property values... read more
23/04/2007
House prices in all towns in the UK Property market have reached the £100,000 mark for the first time ever, according to research from Halifax.
The report found that no town nationwide currently has average House prices below £100,000 - news that is sure to worry first-time buyers.
This figure... read more
The report found that no town nationwide currently has average House prices below £100,000 - news that is sure to worry first-time buyers.
This figure... read more
23/04/2007
House prices for new-build properties have fallen by 3.4 per cent, the results of a new survey have shown.
According to SmartNewHomes.com's price index, the average price for a new-build property has dropped by £10,000 since last year, from £264,709 to £255,695.
Experts are explaining the tren... read more
According to SmartNewHomes.com's price index, the average price for a new-build property has dropped by £10,000 since last year, from £264,709 to £255,695.
Experts are explaining the tren... read more
20/04/2007
Bradford's popularity on the up
Rising House prices in cities in the north of the UK are pushing people into smaller towns like Bradford, a leading property expert said today.
Bradford-based Meridian Property Management said that a "ripple effect" is pricing people out of cities like Leeds and ... read more
Rising House prices in cities in the north of the UK are pushing people into smaller towns like Bradford, a leading property expert said today.
Bradford-based Meridian Property Management said that a "ripple effect" is pricing people out of cities like Leeds and ... read more
20/04/2007
Buying property in Turkey is set to be the one of the next big things thanks to the introduction of mortgages for non-residents.
Property in Turkey will become more popular due to the change in Turkish law, seeing an influx of foreigners buying homes on the Turkish coast.
Known for its frien... read more
Property in Turkey will become more popular due to the change in Turkish law, seeing an influx of foreigners buying homes on the Turkish coast.
Known for its frien... read more
20/04/2007
Brighton is the UK's leading city for property price growth over the last decade, a survey out today finds.
The seaside city is top of the price per square metre table, rising 280 per cent since 1996, the research by Halifax reveals.
Also in the top five cities seeing the biggest price rises... read more
The seaside city is top of the price per square metre table, rising 280 per cent since 1996, the research by Halifax reveals.
Also in the top five cities seeing the biggest price rises... read more
19/04/2007
Landlords are being warned the tenancy deposit scheme has come into force. Landlords should take action straight away to join the new tenancy deposit protection scheme, estate agents are warning.
The new scheme, which applies to landlords who take deposits from their tenants with an assured shor... read more
The new scheme, which applies to landlords who take deposits from their tenants with an assured shor... read more
19/04/2007
Once an offer has been accepted on a property it should be legally binding, 73 per cent of first-time buyers say.
That is according to new research from What House?, which finds most first-time buyers are calling for an end to gazumping.
Gazumping, which is when a seller accepts a second hig... read more
That is according to new research from What House?, which finds most first-time buyers are calling for an end to gazumping.
Gazumping, which is when a seller accepts a second hig... read more
19/04/2007
Key workers trying to get on the property ladder are priced out of 70% of towns across the country.
That is according to research out today from Halifax, which finds affordability issues are worst for nurses and fire fighters. The average price of a home in 99 per cent of UK towns was out of rea... read more
That is according to research out today from Halifax, which finds affordability issues are worst for nurses and fire fighters. The average price of a home in 99 per cent of UK towns was out of rea... read more
15/04/2007
With the London Hotel industry booming, increasing numbers of UK and international investors are expanding their portfolio with the purchase of hotel rooms in Central London with buy-to-let hotel company Guestinvest.
The idea is surprisingly simple, you buy a room on a 999 year lease and then l... read more
The idea is surprisingly simple, you buy a room on a 999 year lease and then l... read more
15/04/2007
The popularity of the Algarve is causing concern in Portugal. Trade magazine Overseas Property Professional reports that at a recent real estate launch, Jose Macario Correia, president of the Tavira regional council called for environmental factors to be taken into consideration when building large ... read more
15/04/2007
Last year saw a record high in terms of investment in european real estate, according to the recent European Capital Markets Bulletin, published by property investment and mangement firm Jones Lang LaSalle.
The report, which was highlighted by news agency Assetz, claims that investment was up 39... read more
The report, which was highlighted by news agency Assetz, claims that investment was up 39... read more
15/04/2007
Buy to let landlords were delivered a warning recently - rental yields in some popular locations are falling
The Global Property Guide which monitors residential markets worldwide, says that as prices in some cities soar, the returns from rents are dropping. The Guide cites Estonian capital Talli... read more
The Global Property Guide which monitors residential markets worldwide, says that as prices in some cities soar, the returns from rents are dropping. The Guide cites Estonian capital Talli... read more