A growing number of bridging lenders are venturing into development finance, creating an increasingly competitive market, which is, of course, good news for developers.
Research by mortgage broker, Henry Dannell, has revealed that while cash buyers have only accounted for a fifth of London property sales in the last 12 months
While downsizing remains popular, with around 25% of over-55s in the UK moving to a smaller property, 59% say that they regret their decision and miss the extra space and the garden, according to newly released research from Stannah.
When selling your home, you might notice that costs start building up. Paying out for repairs, buying storage to hide away clutter, legal costs, commission fees; there’s a fair bit to budget for, and you haven’t even moved yet.
The 'race for space' has seen demand for gardens bloom over the past couple of years and no more so than in our cities.
New property passports, which would help landlords prove their homes are compliant and tenants identify decent and safe housing, could be used to simplify and bring together the huge amount of legislation in the PRS, according to landlords.
Tenants will pay up to 89% more to live within arm’s reach of a Crossrail station, with rental values within these postcodes climbing by as much as 36% in the last year alone, according to research from Rentd.
Virtual tours took off during the pandemic, enabling house hunters to view properties from their own homes during lockdown restrictions at the height of the pandemic.
According to new research from The Mortgage Lender, 23% of self-employed individuals have had their mortgage application denied in the past compared to just 12% of employed workers.
For many, privately renting is a necessary stop-gap between living with family or guardians and homeownership.
A quarter of landlords surveyed have indicated that they are likely to avoid any property with a low EPC rating when looking to add to their portfolio, according to new research from Shawbrook.
Rising concerns over a possible recession may help to address the long-standing supply/demand disparity in the UK housing market.