Although the events of the last two years have seen the UK property market propelled to new levels of activity, Covid may have pushed the average age of a first-time buyer who was able to retain employment via the furlough scheme up by almost two years.
Originally setting off to the Polish/Ukraine border over a week ago with a car full of supplies for Ukrainian refugees who are fleeing the war, Property Tribes Co-Founder, Nick Tadd, is still there and has vowed to help with the evacuation of the country's animals.
It would appear that the frustrations of three lockdowns have catapulted gardens and outdoor spaces to the top of wish lists for today's homebuyers.
Millbanks were awarded The Guild of Property Professionals Brand Ambassador of the Year at the Guilds annual awards ceremony in London last night. The award was presented to Tony Beales and Donna Vincent by TV Celebrity Kirsty Gallagher with Guild CEO Iain McKenzie present. The award recognises outstanding marketing over the last 12 months.
Activity within the property market will remain strong in the coming months, despite the global uncertainty caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, according to Auction House.
Securing a rental can be a difficult process, so once you’ve got the keys to your new rented property it’s natural to breathe a sigh of relief that you’ve got the move sorted. But once you’re settled in, it’s worth taking time to think about what comes next after your move.
Across England and Wales, there have been just shy of 2,500 homes repossessed over the last year with an estimated market value of £426m - and that’s just their value as a repossession, not their value if sold in the current market.
Who doesn't love a good tree? Across England, it is estimated that 15.1 million trees were planted between 2010-2018, with the areas where more trees have been planted actually home to far more affordable property values.
When it comes to buying residential property, homebuyers divide into two camps: those who prefer the modern comforts of a new-build home and those who adore old houses. Of course, there are many obvious advantages to purchasing a brand new home but if it’s architectural character and a sense of history you’re after, period properties are hard to be
We’re currently in a cost-of-living crisis. Living costs are rising at their fastest rate in 30 years; a typical domestic energy bill will rise by about £700 a year in April; National Insurance tax expected to jump to 1.25 percent, and inflation to climb above seven percent this year.
Agents and landlords are in for a big challenge with a record-breaking 11 new schemes being introduced across seven different local authorities in April, with eight starting on the first day of the month.
Lettings agency Galbraith reports that landlords are now returning to the residential lets sector from holiday lets after several years without market growth.