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Booming education sector good news for buy-to-let investors
18th March 2009
Investors in the UK buy-to-let property sector are set to benefit from ongoing strong demand for rental accommodation as growing numbers of young...
18th March 2009Investors in the UK buy-to-let property sector are set to benefit from ongoing strong demand for rental accommodation as growing numbers of young...
Homeowners staying put as buyers expect 25% discount
17th March 2009
Asking prices for UK homes fell by an average of nine per cent over the past 12 months, though many prospective buyers are now expecting discounts of...
17th March 2009Asking prices for UK homes fell by an average of nine per cent over the past 12 months, though many prospective buyers are now expecting discounts of...
First-time buyers 'just cannot afford deposits' research finds
16th March 2009
Prospective first-time buyers now face the prospect of having to put down a deposit equivalent to 111 per cent of their annual wage in order to get a...
16th March 2009Prospective first-time buyers now face the prospect of having to put down a deposit equivalent to 111 per cent of their annual wage in order to get a...
NAEA: First-time buyers should be helped
13th March 2009
The National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA) has stated that more needs to be done to ensure that growing interest from buyers as highlighted by...
13th March 2009The National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA) has stated that more needs to be done to ensure that growing interest from buyers as highlighted by...
Buyer confidence continues to grow
11th March 2009
The latest data from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Rics) shows that February saw interest from property investors continue to rise...
11th March 2009The latest data from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Rics) shows that February saw interest from property investors continue to rise...
Buy-to-let investors encouraged to adopt green measurers
11th March 2009
Buy-to let property investors should adopt green measures in a bid to not only help save the environment, but also make their investments more...
11th March 2009Buy-to let property investors should adopt green measures in a bid to not only help save the environment, but also make their investments more...
Banks urged to help homeowners more
11th March 2009
Banks have been called upon to do everything possible to help property investors avoid repossessions as new research shows consumers have reconciled...
11th March 2009Banks have been called upon to do everything possible to help property investors avoid repossessions as new research shows consumers have reconciled...
Don't wait for the bottom, investors urged
10th March 2009
Property investors have been advised not to be fooled into waiting for the market to hit rock bottom or they risk missing out on good deals that are...
10th March 2009Property investors have been advised not to be fooled into waiting for the market to hit rock bottom or they risk missing out on good deals that are...
Market activity increases, Hometrack survey shows
6th March 2009
Figures from Hometrack show property investors may be regaining their confidence after an increase in market activity in the property sector was...
6th March 2009Figures from Hometrack show property investors may be regaining their confidence after an increase in market activity in the property sector was...
First-time buyers get boost from new scheme
4th March 2009
A multi-million pound initiative to help first-time buyers in London get on to the property ladder has been unveiled by London mayor Boris...
4th March 2009A multi-million pound initiative to help first-time buyers in London get on to the property ladder has been unveiled by London mayor Boris...
Ideal time to buy for serious investors
4th March 2009
The market is now ripe for serious property investors to make a re-entry and purchase properties that have seen their values decline in the past...
4th March 2009The market is now ripe for serious property investors to make a re-entry and purchase properties that have seen their values decline in the past...
Investors turn to refurbishment
3rd March 2009
Property investors are increasingly refurbishing and improving their investment in a bid to make them stand out when a market turnaround finally...
3rd March 2009Property investors are increasingly refurbishing and improving their investment in a bid to make them stand out when a market turnaround finally...
First-time buyers need a change of attitude
2nd March 2009
First-time buyers need a change of attitude and "a bit of prudence" in order to go around the seemingly insurmountable mortgage scarcity...
2nd March 2009First-time buyers need a change of attitude and "a bit of prudence" in order to go around the seemingly insurmountable mortgage scarcity...
More rate cuts predicted this week
2nd March 2009
In news that may be of interest to property investors, a further interest rate cut is expected to take place this week as the Bank of England moves...
2nd March 2009In news that may be of interest to property investors, a further interest rate cut is expected to take place this week as the Bank of England moves...
Upcoming interest rate decision 'not important', investors advised
27th February 2009
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27th February 2009News about investments brought to you by the SimpliGroup - Helping you make your money work for youProperty investors and potential first-time buyers...
February registers 2% decline in property values
26th February 2009
First-time buyers are now seeing improvements in affordability as house prices continue to decline, new figures from Nationwide show.House values...
26th February 2009First-time buyers are now seeing improvements in affordability as house prices continue to decline, new figures from Nationwide show.House values...
Good relations with tenants important
26th February 2009
Buy-to-let property investors are advised to have a good relationship with their tenants from the onset to make it easy to go about dealing with...
26th February 2009Buy-to-let property investors are advised to have a good relationship with their tenants from the onset to make it easy to go about dealing with...
Thousands can be made from driveway letting
26th February 2009
Thousands of pounds can be made by property investors in certain locations annually from just renting out their parking spaces, the Homeowners Advice...
26th February 2009Thousands of pounds can be made by property investors in certain locations annually from just renting out their parking spaces, the Homeowners Advice...
Buy-to-lets urged to carry out credit checks on tenants
25th February 2009
Buy-to-let specialist Paragon Mortgages has urged property investors to carry out credit checks on prospective tenants, which can be crucial in the...
25th February 2009Buy-to-let specialist Paragon Mortgages has urged property investors to carry out credit checks on prospective tenants, which can be crucial in the...
Let lender know about tenants, investors told
25th February 2009
Buy-to-let property investors can prevent repossession proceedings from being initiated by letting their lender know about tenants in their...
25th February 2009Buy-to-let property investors can prevent repossession proceedings from being initiated by letting their lender know about tenants in their...
Rental market 'booming' as many opt to rent
24th February 2009
Buy-to-let property investors are thriving in the current market as the rental sector benefits from increasing demand, the National Association of...
24th February 2009Buy-to-let property investors are thriving in the current market as the rental sector benefits from increasing demand, the National Association of...
Protect homeowners more, government urged
24th February 2009
The Communities and Local Government Committee has called upon the government to stick to its long-term house building targets in spite of the credit...
24th February 2009The Communities and Local Government Committee has called upon the government to stick to its long-term house building targets in spite of the credit...
First-time buyers and foreigners lead in enquiries
23rd February 2009
Enquiries about property investment are increasing but most of the interest is coming from first-time buyers and foreigners, an independent London...
23rd February 2009Enquiries about property investment are increasing but most of the interest is coming from first-time buyers and foreigners, an independent London...
Buy-to-lets increasingly seeking advice on tenant arrears
23rd February 2009
Buy-to-let property investors are increasingly seeking advice on what procedures to take when dealing with rising cases of rent defaulting, it has...
23rd February 2009Buy-to-let property investors are increasingly seeking advice on what procedures to take when dealing with rising cases of rent defaulting, it has...
Repossessions hit 50 per cent high
20th February 2009
Property investors have been called upon to get in touch with their lenders the moment they start getting into difficulty with their mortgages as new...
20th February 2009Property investors have been called upon to get in touch with their lenders the moment they start getting into difficulty with their mortgages as new...
Buy-to-let sector needs more government help
20th February 2009
Buy-to-let property investors need more measures from the government to keep the sector afloat as it plays a vital role in the UK housing market,...
20th February 2009Buy-to-let property investors need more measures from the government to keep the sector afloat as it plays a vital role in the UK housing market,...
Government urged to abolish VAT on empty home refurbishment
20th February 2009
More affordable houses can be made available for property investors if housing associations are given the necessary support to refurbish properties...
20th February 2009More affordable houses can be made available for property investors if housing associations are given the necessary support to refurbish properties...
Coastal areas attractive to Brits
19th February 2009
Buy-to-let property investors keen on expanding their portfolio may want to consider investing in coastal areas across the UK, which are increasingly...
19th February 2009Buy-to-let property investors keen on expanding their portfolio may want to consider investing in coastal areas across the UK, which are increasingly...
Price correction to continue 'for another year'
19th February 2009
First-time buyers and other budding property investors still priced out of the property market will be glad to hear that a price correction will...
19th February 2009First-time buyers and other budding property investors still priced out of the property market will be glad to hear that a price correction will...
PM hints at more tax cuts
19th February 2009
In news that may be of interest to property investors, more tax cuts may be initiated in coming weeks as the government moves to stave off the...
19th February 2009In news that may be of interest to property investors, more tax cuts may be initiated in coming weeks as the government moves to stave off the...
New build prices need to come down, expert states
18th February 2009
Property developers with new build houses have been called upon to adjust their prices downward in order to make it possible for first-time buyers to...
18th February 2009Property developers with new build houses have been called upon to adjust their prices downward in order to make it possible for first-time buyers to...
Government urged not to ignore empty properties
17th February 2009
The affordable housing conundrum can be solved if the government stops its obsession with new builds as the only solution to providing homes, it has...
17th February 2009The affordable housing conundrum can be solved if the government stops its obsession with new builds as the only solution to providing homes, it has...
Expats buying property in the UK
17th February 2009
Expatriates and foreign nationals are reportedly taking advantage of declined property values and a favourable exchange rate to get onto the UK...
17th February 2009Expatriates and foreign nationals are reportedly taking advantage of declined property values and a favourable exchange rate to get onto the UK...
Lenders letting down first-time buyers
16th February 2009
The National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA) has said that first-time buyers are crucial to both the housing market and the economy and more...
16th February 2009The National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA) has said that first-time buyers are crucial to both the housing market and the economy and more...
More long-term measures needed to protect investors
16th February 2009
The government should adopt long-term measures such as regulating bank lending to protect property investors from going through the events currently...
16th February 2009The government should adopt long-term measures such as regulating bank lending to protect property investors from going through the events currently...
Property investors begin search in bargain basement
13th February 2009
Property investors are beginning to enter back into the property market in the belief that it has almost bottomed out, it has been claimed.According...
13th February 2009Property investors are beginning to enter back into the property market in the belief that it has almost bottomed out, it has been claimed.According...
SVR reduction gives investors 'breathing space'
12th February 2009
Some breathing space has been given to people who cannot have a remortgage deal at the moment as a result of lenders reducing their standard variable...
12th February 2009Some breathing space has been given to people who cannot have a remortgage deal at the moment as a result of lenders reducing their standard variable...
EPCs playing role in tenant decisions
11th February 2009
Buy-to-let property investors have been reminded that Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) are increasingly playing a big role when it comes to...
11th February 2009Buy-to-let property investors have been reminded that Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) are increasingly playing a big role when it comes to...
Homeowners Advice Centre welcomes SRB sector regulation
11th February 2009
Greater regulation of the sale-and-rent back (SRB) sector may result in the creation of specialised mortgage products that could make it possible for...
11th February 2009Greater regulation of the sale-and-rent back (SRB) sector may result in the creation of specialised mortgage products that could make it possible for...
Protect empty properties from vandals, investors advised
10th February 2009
People with commercial property investments should ensure their properties are adequately protected in empty to prevent the risk of vandals and...
10th February 2009People with commercial property investments should ensure their properties are adequately protected in empty to prevent the risk of vandals and...
Buyers interested property but sales remain unchanged
10th February 2009
Property investors are keen on getting bargains on property purchases as prices continue to decline but their interest is not translating in to sales...
10th February 2009Property investors are keen on getting bargains on property purchases as prices continue to decline but their interest is not translating in to sales...
Price decline to ease later in the year
9th February 2009
The continuing property price correction will begin to ease in the second half of 2009 as property transactions record "a modest"...
9th February 2009The continuing property price correction will begin to ease in the second half of 2009 as property transactions record "a modest"...
Sale and rent-back schemes to be regulated
9th February 2009
Property investors are to be protected from unscrupulous sale-and-rent-back schemes by tough new regulations to be introduced by the government,The...
9th February 2009Property investors are to be protected from unscrupulous sale-and-rent-back schemes by tough new regulations to be introduced by the government,The...
Investors urged to keep out rodents and vermin
9th February 2009
Rodents and vermin pose a threat to unoccupied properties and investors should take necessary precautions to prevent them from vermin...
9th February 2009Rodents and vermin pose a threat to unoccupied properties and investors should take necessary precautions to prevent them from vermin...
Investors should 'buy below market value'
6th February 2009
The current environment is a buyers' market and property investors should take advantage of the declining values to get themselves a bargain before a...
6th February 2009The current environment is a buyers' market and property investors should take advantage of the declining values to get themselves a bargain before a...
Bank of mum and dad only solution for buyers, NAEA says
6th February 2009
The National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA) has said that potential property investors will not benefit from rate cuts if mortgage lenders do...
6th February 2009The National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA) has said that potential property investors will not benefit from rate cuts if mortgage lenders do...
Building Societies Association against further rate drops
5th February 2009
In news that may be of interest to property investors, there is widespread speculation that the Bank of England is due to drop interest rates to a...
5th February 2009In news that may be of interest to property investors, there is widespread speculation that the Bank of England is due to drop interest rates to a...
Pay detailed attention to contracts, buy-to-let investors told
4th February 2009
Buy-to-let property investors should pay detailed attention to any contracts they sign with an estate agent and ensure they fully understand them, a...
4th February 2009Buy-to-let property investors should pay detailed attention to any contracts they sign with an estate agent and ensure they fully understand them, a...
First-time buyers urged to stay away from property raffles
3rd February 2009
Saving for a deposit should be the priority for first-time buyers and not looking for bargains through property raffles being run by investors...
3rd February 2009Saving for a deposit should be the priority for first-time buyers and not looking for bargains through property raffles being run by investors...
Price is 'everything' when selling
2nd February 2009
Having the correct price tag on a property is "everything" when it comes to selling in the current market, which is full of potential...
2nd February 2009Having the correct price tag on a property is "everything" when it comes to selling in the current market, which is full of potential...
Find out what options you have, investors told
2nd February 2009
As property values continue to decline, property investors facing difficulty with their mortgage payments have been advised to seek advice in order...
2nd February 2009As property values continue to decline, property investors facing difficulty with their mortgage payments have been advised to seek advice in order...
Buy-to-let investors given tips on surviving the downturn
2nd February 2009
Buy-to-let property investors have been advised to ensure their investments are in the best possible condition in order to survive the ongoing...
2nd February 2009Buy-to-let property investors have been advised to ensure their investments are in the best possible condition in order to survive the ongoing...
More price correction needed to benefit property buyers
29th January 2009
Property values need to decline by a further 17 per cent in order to return to levels of affordability within reach of the average property buyer, a...
29th January 2009Property values need to decline by a further 17 per cent in order to return to levels of affordability within reach of the average property buyer, a...
January registers further price correction
29th January 2009
January continued to bring good news to first-time buyers and people looking for new property investments as house prices registered a further 1.3...
29th January 2009January continued to bring good news to first-time buyers and people looking for new property investments as house prices registered a further 1.3...
FMB calls for bailout of house builders
29th January 2009
The house building industry needs a bailout similar to the £2.5 billion package announced for the car industry, a move that could benefit...
29th January 2009The house building industry needs a bailout similar to the £2.5 billion package announced for the car industry, a move that could benefit...
First-time buyers to save more for a deposit in 2009
28th January 2009
New research shows that first-time buyers are increasing the rate at which they are saving towards a deposit this year and two fifths aim to put...
28th January 2009New research shows that first-time buyers are increasing the rate at which they are saving towards a deposit this year and two fifths aim to put...
Debt advice demand soars as downturn continues
28th January 2009
Declining property values, redundancies and the recession have left a lot of people in financial difficulty as a result increasing demand for debt...
28th January 2009Declining property values, redundancies and the recession have left a lot of people in financial difficulty as a result increasing demand for debt...
Shun letting agents with renewal fees, investors urged
27th January 2009
Buy-to-let investors in London and the south-east of England have been advised to avoid letting agents that charge unfair, "money for...
27th January 2009Buy-to-let investors in London and the south-east of England have been advised to avoid letting agents that charge unfair, "money for...
Correctly priced properties attract buyers, expert says
26th January 2009
A UK property market information website has stated that property investors planning to sell their investments have a greater chance of stirring...
26th January 2009A UK property market information website has stated that property investors planning to sell their investments have a greater chance of stirring...
'Save up furiously' first-time buyers told
26th January 2009
First-time buyers have been advised to "save up furiously" in coming months in preparation for property price levels that will require a...
26th January 2009First-time buyers have been advised to "save up furiously" in coming months in preparation for property price levels that will require a...
Photographs 'sell a property'
23rd January 2009
The role photographs can play when it comes to selling a property should not be underestimated, people wishing to sell their investments on the...
23rd January 2009The role photographs can play when it comes to selling a property should not be underestimated, people wishing to sell their investments on the...
Time for investors to grab a property bargain
22nd January 2009
A property expert has predicted that the Welsh property market could be reaching rock bottom, meaning that property investors with the available...
22nd January 2009A property expert has predicted that the Welsh property market could be reaching rock bottom, meaning that property investors with the available...
'Local knowledge is key' for buy-to-let investors
21st January 2009
Buy-to-let property investors who are flexible are better placed to survive the current global financial downturn, according to the Residential...
21st January 2009Buy-to-let property investors who are flexible are better placed to survive the current global financial downturn, according to the Residential...
Current market "excellent" for investment
21st January 2009
"It's an excellent time to buy, full stop." This is the opinion of online property website Briffy.com's founder David Amstell, who says...
21st January 2009"It's an excellent time to buy, full stop." This is the opinion of online property website Briffy.com's founder David Amstell, who says...
Property investors take advantage of low rates to buy
20th January 2009
Property investors are already taking advantage of the low interest rates and decline in property values to purchase properties in areas previously...
20th January 2009Property investors are already taking advantage of the low interest rates and decline in property values to purchase properties in areas previously...
Buy-to-lets given tips on discounting
20th January 2009
Buy-to-let investors with fairly priced properties that are in good condition are likely to have more demand from customers who will be less inclined...
20th January 2009Buy-to-let investors with fairly priced properties that are in good condition are likely to have more demand from customers who will be less inclined...
New package for banks announced by government
19th January 2009
In news that may be of interest to property investors, the government has once more come to the aid of banks with a second rescue package that...
19th January 2009In news that may be of interest to property investors, the government has once more come to the aid of banks with a second rescue package that...
Bargains wait at property auctions
19th January 2009
Property investors with a deposit and mortgage in place can get themselves good bargains if they take advantage of property auctions, which are said...
19th January 2009Property investors with a deposit and mortgage in place can get themselves good bargains if they take advantage of property auctions, which are said...
Early 2009 a 'reasonable time' to buy
16th January 2009
This year is a "reasonable time" for property investors keen on expanding their portfolios to snap up bargains as prices have declined...
16th January 2009This year is a "reasonable time" for property investors keen on expanding their portfolios to snap up bargains as prices have declined...
Property affordability 'has greatly improved'
14th January 2009
First-time buyers are now in a position to get onto the property ladder as the market has self corrected and dropped property values to levels last...
14th January 2009First-time buyers are now in a position to get onto the property ladder as the market has self corrected and dropped property values to levels last...
London and south-east has worst tenants
13th January 2009
In news that may be of interest to buy-to-let investors, tenants in London and the south-east of England are the ones most likely to damage property,...
13th January 2009In news that may be of interest to buy-to-let investors, tenants in London and the south-east of England are the ones most likely to damage property,...
London price correction bigger than national average
13th January 2009
Property investors who had been priced out of the London market may be glad to hear that the year-on-year price correction in the capital is greater...
13th January 2009Property investors who had been priced out of the London market may be glad to hear that the year-on-year price correction in the capital is greater...
Check the small print before long absences, investors urged
12th January 2009
As temperatures across the UK plummet and the weather lives up to its reputation, property investors wishing to escape to warmer weather for long...
12th January 2009As temperatures across the UK plummet and the weather lives up to its reputation, property investors wishing to escape to warmer weather for long...
Buy-to-lets take a long term view on investment
12th January 2009
Buy-to-let property investors are increasingly taking a long term view on their investments and most expect to hold them for the next 20 years, a...
12th January 2009Buy-to-let property investors are increasingly taking a long term view on their investments and most expect to hold them for the next 20 years, a...
Investors urged to secure their properties
9th January 2009
Property investors have been reminded of the need to ensure their investments are adequately secured, to prevent them from being burgled, especially...
9th January 2009Property investors have been reminded of the need to ensure their investments are adequately secured, to prevent them from being burgled, especially...
Northern Ireland prices declined most, figures show
8th January 2009
Property investors out for a bargain may want to consider investing in Northern Ireland, which has experienced the greatest fall in property values...
8th January 2009Property investors out for a bargain may want to consider investing in Northern Ireland, which has experienced the greatest fall in property values...
TDS introduces new rules for letting agents
8th January 2009
Buy-to-let property investors may want to ensure that their letting agents are members of regulated bodies such as the National Approved Letting...
8th January 2009Buy-to-let property investors may want to ensure that their letting agents are members of regulated bodies such as the National Approved Letting...
Current market 'good time to buy'
7th January 2009
The current housing market presents a "potentially good time to buy" for property investors keen on taking advantage of declining house...
7th January 2009The current housing market presents a "potentially good time to buy" for property investors keen on taking advantage of declining house...
Property Investor Show to bring together industry professionals
7th January 2009
Property savvy investors wishing to make purchases this year may want to make their way to this year's Property Investor Show, which will be taking...
7th January 2009Property savvy investors wishing to make purchases this year may want to make their way to this year's Property Investor Show, which will be taking...
New government measures for homeowners faulted
7th January 2009
The latest government measures to help property investors struggling with mortgage payments have been faulted by the Homeowners Advice Centre, which...
7th January 2009The latest government measures to help property investors struggling with mortgage payments have been faulted by the Homeowners Advice Centre, which...
Energy efficiency boosts value, investors told
6th January 2009
Buy-to-let property investors have been called upon to improve the energy efficiency of their properties as making improvements can help boost the...
6th January 2009Buy-to-let property investors have been called upon to improve the energy efficiency of their properties as making improvements can help boost the...
2.5 per cent drop recorded in December
6th January 2009
The property market continues to bring good news to people interested in getting on to the property ladder with the price of property continuing to...
6th January 2009The property market continues to bring good news to people interested in getting on to the property ladder with the price of property continuing to...
Rent protection insurance recommended for buy-to-lets
5th January 2009
The current economic situation has made it vital for buy-to-let property investors and landlords to "really consider" taking out rent...
5th January 2009The current economic situation has made it vital for buy-to-let property investors and landlords to "really consider" taking out rent...
Now the 'best time' to get on to property ladder
5th January 2009
Despite the doom and gloom associated with media reports on property investment, this is the best time to get on to the property ladder, a property...
5th January 2009Despite the doom and gloom associated with media reports on property investment, this is the best time to get on to the property ladder, a property...
Prices decline for 15 consecutive months
31st December 2008
New data from the Land Registry shows that house prices continued to decline for the 15th consecutive month with England and Wales recording a...
31st December 2008New data from the Land Registry shows that house prices continued to decline for the 15th consecutive month with England and Wales recording a...
First-time buyers to get 'bang for their buck'
30th December 2008
First-time buyers stand to get far better value for their money as house prices continue to decline, a property insider has stated.According to Paul...
30th December 2008First-time buyers stand to get far better value for their money as house prices continue to decline, a property insider has stated.According to Paul...
Rics: House prices to fall, but sales could rise
24th December 2008
First-time buyers and others investing in the property market are likely to see a continuing fall in prices next year, but a possible rise in...
24th December 2008First-time buyers and others investing in the property market are likely to see a continuing fall in prices next year, but a possible rise in...
Public pressure to drive home energy efficiency levels
22nd December 2008
Home builders will be pressured into constructing eco-friendly homes from the bottom-up, rather than from the top-down, experts have claimed....
22nd December 2008Home builders will be pressured into constructing eco-friendly homes from the bottom-up, rather than from the top-down, experts have claimed....
Shared equity schemes 'benefit all parties'
22nd December 2008
With home loans becoming harder to obtain as mortgage providers attempt to shield themselves from the fluctuations in the global credit markets,...
22nd December 2008With home loans becoming harder to obtain as mortgage providers attempt to shield themselves from the fluctuations in the global credit markets,...
Outlook for 2009 'better than 2008'
19th December 2008
Next year may see property prices continue to decline by around 12 per cent but in spite of this, the outlook for 2009 is more positive than 2008,...
19th December 2008Next year may see property prices continue to decline by around 12 per cent but in spite of this, the outlook for 2009 is more positive than 2008,...
More households expected to be in arrears next year
19th December 2008
Some 500,000 households are expected to be more than three months in arrears by the end of 2009, according to the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML)...
19th December 2008Some 500,000 households are expected to be more than three months in arrears by the end of 2009, according to the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML)...
Investors should not be 'kicked while they are down'
19th December 2008
Commercial property investors need all the help they can get to survive the credit crunch but the government's empty property tax reprieve means that...
19th December 2008Commercial property investors need all the help they can get to survive the credit crunch but the government's empty property tax reprieve means that...
Investors feel now is the best time to buy
18th December 2008
Many people in the UK are of the opinion that this is the best time to buy a property in spite of reports suggesting further gloom for the housing...
18th December 2008Many people in the UK are of the opinion that this is the best time to buy a property in spite of reports suggesting further gloom for the housing...
Survey shows first-time buyers increasing
18th December 2008
First-time buyers may be taking advantage of falling house prices to get their hands on property that may have been out of their reach previously,...
18th December 2008First-time buyers may be taking advantage of falling house prices to get their hands on property that may have been out of their reach previously,...
Landlords urged to 'manage the risk' of credit crunch
17th December 2008
With the current economic climate causing some tenants to fall behind on their rents, landlords have been urged to take precautions and to...
17th December 2008With the current economic climate causing some tenants to fall behind on their rents, landlords have been urged to take precautions and to...
'Too early to tell' if tenancy deposit rules favour landlords
17th December 2008
More than 18 months since the government-backed Tenancy Deposit Scheme was launched, the jury is still out as to whether adjudicators manage to be...
17th December 2008More than 18 months since the government-backed Tenancy Deposit Scheme was launched, the jury is still out as to whether adjudicators manage to be...
SimpliGroup honoured for supporting reservists
16th December 2008
SimpliGroup, a leading property and finance specialist in the UK has been honored with recognition from the Supporting Britain's Reservists and...
16th December 2008SimpliGroup, a leading property and finance specialist in the UK has been honored with recognition from the Supporting Britain's Reservists and...
£400m deal to benefit first-time buyers
16th December 2008
First-time buyers are set to benefit from a £400 million deal that has been introduced by the government in a bid to help them get onto the...
16th December 2008First-time buyers are set to benefit from a £400 million deal that has been introduced by the government in a bid to help them get onto the...
Early 2009 a 'window of opportunity' for buyers
15th December 2008
Homebuyers and property investors with high levels of equity and good credit ratings will benefit from a "window of opportunity" in early...
15th December 2008Homebuyers and property investors with high levels of equity and good credit ratings will benefit from a "window of opportunity" in early...
Interest rate cuts tempt buyers back to the market
12th December 2008
Steep interest rate cuts seem to have worked their magic on property investors and for the first time in two years, the number of people looking for...
12th December 2008Steep interest rate cuts seem to have worked their magic on property investors and for the first time in two years, the number of people looking for...
New platform to help investors through credit crunch launched
11th December 2008
A leading property and finance specialist has launched a new platform to help property investors ride through the financial downturn currently...
11th December 2008A leading property and finance specialist has launched a new platform to help property investors ride through the financial downturn currently...
Lenders' caution 'harming market'
11th December 2008
In spite of government efforts to ensure there is more money in mortgage markets, many lenders are still cautious and this is harming the property...
11th December 2008In spite of government efforts to ensure there is more money in mortgage markets, many lenders are still cautious and this is harming the property...
Buy-to-let investors need to justify withholding deposits
10th December 2008
Buy-to-let property investors must provide sufficient evidence if they need to withhold part or all of a tenant's deposit, the government-approved...
10th December 2008Buy-to-let property investors must provide sufficient evidence if they need to withhold part or all of a tenant's deposit, the government-approved...
Renewable energy adoption held back by planning permission
9th December 2008
Planning permission laws need to be relaxed to enable property investors to shift their energy sources to alternative energy solutions easily,...
9th December 2008Planning permission laws need to be relaxed to enable property investors to shift their energy sources to alternative energy solutions easily,...
Buy-to-let investors should choose 'financially worthy' tenants
9th December 2008
Buy-to-let property investors have been advised to put in place a strategy to deal with expected rent arrears in coming months as the credit crunch...
9th December 2008Buy-to-let property investors have been advised to put in place a strategy to deal with expected rent arrears in coming months as the credit crunch...
Changes to Hips introduced
9th December 2008
The home buying and selling process is set to benefit from a new package of measures designed to ensure consumers receive better information when...
9th December 2008The home buying and selling process is set to benefit from a new package of measures designed to ensure consumers receive better information when...
Repossessions can turn pleasant neighbourhoods into 'ghettos'
8th December 2008
The Homeowners Advice Centre has spoken out against repossessions by stating that mass repossessions by mortgage lenders have the potential to ruin...
8th December 2008The Homeowners Advice Centre has spoken out against repossessions by stating that mass repossessions by mortgage lenders have the potential to ruin...
Brits use property as banks
8th December 2008
Financial fear has led property investors to use their homes as safe havens for their cash but instead of the money being in brick and mortar; it is...
8th December 2008Financial fear has led property investors to use their homes as safe havens for their cash but instead of the money being in brick and mortar; it is...
Channel Islands and Isle of Man have 'good potential'
5th December 2008
The Channel Islands and Isle of Man hold good property investment potential for savvy investors keen on expanding their portfolios, a residential and...
5th December 2008The Channel Islands and Isle of Man hold good property investment potential for savvy investors keen on expanding their portfolios, a residential and...
Students have potential to bail out buy-to-lets
5th December 2008
Buy-to-let property investors may want to concentrate their efforts on providing student accommodation in London, following news that at least...
5th December 2008Buy-to-let property investors may want to concentrate their efforts on providing student accommodation in London, following news that at least...
Buy-to-let investors have to be 'clever'
5th December 2008
It is crucial for buy-to-let property investors to put in place the best strategy to maximise the returns on their investment, otherwise they risk...
5th December 2008It is crucial for buy-to-let property investors to put in place the best strategy to maximise the returns on their investment, otherwise they risk...
'Best opportunity for buying' in 20 years
4th December 2008
Despite the doom and gloom permeated by market conditions, the current property market presents "the best opportunity for buying" in 20...
4th December 2008Despite the doom and gloom permeated by market conditions, the current property market presents "the best opportunity for buying" in 20...
Better deals available as prices decline
4th December 2008
Buy-to-let property investors are in a good position to make investments as property prices continue to decline, a property expert has...
4th December 2008Buy-to-let property investors are in a good position to make investments as property prices continue to decline, a property expert has...
Rental sector is still in its 'infancy'
3rd December 2008
Property rental and buy-to-let is a new concept in the UK and needs to come to terms with the needs of today's tenants and their demands, an expert...
3rd December 2008Property rental and buy-to-let is a new concept in the UK and needs to come to terms with the needs of today's tenants and their demands, an expert...
Queen's Speech should touch property sector
3rd December 2008
The construction industry has been badly affected by the credit crunch and is now facing the biggest challenge for many years, the Federation of...
3rd December 2008The construction industry has been badly affected by the credit crunch and is now facing the biggest challenge for many years, the Federation of...
The internet can save money, buy-to-let investors told
2nd December 2008
As the economic downturn continues to affect many across the world, making savings in every area possible is important, especially for buy-to-let...
2nd December 2008As the economic downturn continues to affect many across the world, making savings in every area possible is important, especially for buy-to-let...
'Very important' to select the right tenant
2nd December 2008
Property investors finding themselves opting to rent rather than sell their investment due to the credit crunch may want to know that selecting the...
2nd December 2008Property investors finding themselves opting to rent rather than sell their investment due to the credit crunch may want to know that selecting the...
Prime London property continues to decline
1st December 2008
Property investors eyeing prime residential housing in central London may be pleased to hear that prices in this area fell by 3.6 per cent in...
1st December 2008Property investors eyeing prime residential housing in central London may be pleased to hear that prices in this area fell by 3.6 per cent in...
'Location is everything' in property investment
1st December 2008
Property investors taking advantage of falling house prices to secure bargains on properties should not forget the important role location plays when...
1st December 2008Property investors taking advantage of falling house prices to secure bargains on properties should not forget the important role location plays when...
Cut VAT on repair and maintenance work, FMB tells government
28th November 2008
Property investors may end up benefitting from efforts by the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) to seek help for struggling businesses in the UK...
28th November 2008Property investors may end up benefitting from efforts by the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) to seek help for struggling businesses in the UK...
House prices fall 'moderately'
28th November 2008
The property market continued self correcting in November by registering a 0.4 per cent drop during the month bringing some good news to property...
28th November 2008The property market continued self correcting in November by registering a 0.4 per cent drop during the month bringing some good news to property...
Stamp duty should be 'completely wiped out'
28th November 2008
A property expert has highlighted the importance of offering incentives to first-time buyers by saying that stamp duty should be "completely...
28th November 2008A property expert has highlighted the importance of offering incentives to first-time buyers by saying that stamp duty should be "completely...
But-to-let investors urged to tap the power of the internet
27th November 2008
Buy-to-let property investors should harness the potential that the internet holds in order to make their rental stock more available and easy to...
27th November 2008Buy-to-let property investors should harness the potential that the internet holds in order to make their rental stock more available and easy to...
Property should be in good repair, investors told
27th November 2008
The age, location and "character" of a property must be taken into consideration when carrying out renovations, buy-to-let property...
27th November 2008The age, location and "character" of a property must be taken into consideration when carrying out renovations, buy-to-let property...
Insulating cavity walls can save energy and money
26th November 2008
As winter sets in and temperatures drop, property investors can save "significant amounts of energy" by insulating cavity walls, which will...
26th November 2008As winter sets in and temperatures drop, property investors can save "significant amounts of energy" by insulating cavity walls, which will...
Commercial property investors warming up
26th November 2008
Following a tumultuous October that saw the commercial property sector impacted by troubled financial markets around the world, investors are...
26th November 2008Following a tumultuous October that saw the commercial property sector impacted by troubled financial markets around the world, investors are...
Do not penalise tenants, buy-to-let investors urged
25th November 2008
Buy-to-let property investors need to be able to justify any reasonable cost deductions in a potential tenant's deposit, learnletting told the...
25th November 2008Buy-to-let property investors need to be able to justify any reasonable cost deductions in a potential tenant's deposit, learnletting told the...
Struggling homeowners to benefit from budget announcements
25th November 2008
Property investors facing a difficult time may be pleased to hear that the government has announced new measures to help struggling homeowners...
25th November 2008Property investors facing a difficult time may be pleased to hear that the government has announced new measures to help struggling homeowners...
Mortgage scarcity increases demand for rental stock
21st November 2008
A scarcity of mortgage products may be benefitting buy-to-let property investors as many people opt to rent, the National Landlords Association (NLA)...
21st November 2008A scarcity of mortgage products may be benefitting buy-to-let property investors as many people opt to rent, the National Landlords Association (NLA)...
Landlords urged to combat the 'silent killer'
21st November 2008
As Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week comes to an end, buy-to-let property investors should ensure their focus on gas and fire safety remains a priority,...
21st November 2008As Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week comes to an end, buy-to-let property investors should ensure their focus on gas and fire safety remains a priority,...
FMB urges government to adopt its proposals
20th November 2008
Property investors may be pleased to hear that a proposal to help kick-start the building industry has been floated to the Chancellor of the...
20th November 2008Property investors may be pleased to hear that a proposal to help kick-start the building industry has been floated to the Chancellor of the...
'Reluctant landlords' must understand regulations
19th November 2008
Property investors who have been forced into being landlords due to the credit crunch should make sure they understand the rules and regulations of...
19th November 2008Property investors who have been forced into being landlords due to the credit crunch should make sure they understand the rules and regulations of...
Government should 'match consumer bravery'
19th November 2008
The government has been urged to "match consumer bravery" and adopt more bold measures such as dropping interest rates again next month in...
19th November 2008The government has been urged to "match consumer bravery" and adopt more bold measures such as dropping interest rates again next month in...
Residential lettings 'flooded' with unlikely landlords
18th November 2008
Many property investors have been turned into unlikely landlords in the last few weeks as a result of the credit crunch, which has had an impact on...
18th November 2008Many property investors have been turned into unlikely landlords in the last few weeks as a result of the credit crunch, which has had an impact on...
Carpeting the floor has economic advantages
18th November 2008
Property investors unable to sell their investments in the current market can turn their attention to interior design such as reworking on the floor...
18th November 2008Property investors unable to sell their investments in the current market can turn their attention to interior design such as reworking on the floor...
First-time buyers exploiting government sponsored schemes
17th November 2008
First-time buyers are increasingly taking advantage of cheaper shared ownership schemes and First-Time Buyer Initiative (FTBI) developments to get on...
17th November 2008First-time buyers are increasingly taking advantage of cheaper shared ownership schemes and First-Time Buyer Initiative (FTBI) developments to get on...
Kensington and Chelsea home to most expensive streets
17th November 2008
In news that may be of interest to property investors looking for exclusive high-end properties, 25 of the 50 most expensive streets in the UK are in...
17th November 2008In news that may be of interest to property investors looking for exclusive high-end properties, 25 of the 50 most expensive streets in the UK are in...
Sellers advised to 'price competitively'
14th November 2008
Property investors keen on taking advantage of the falling prices in London may be pleased to hear that sellers have been advised to be realistic...
14th November 2008Property investors keen on taking advantage of the falling prices in London may be pleased to hear that sellers have been advised to be realistic...
Repossession serves 'nobody's interest'
14th November 2008
The Homeowners Advice Centre has spoken in favour of property investors who may be facing a hard time as the financial crisis continues to bite.While...
14th November 2008The Homeowners Advice Centre has spoken in favour of property investors who may be facing a hard time as the financial crisis continues to bite.While...
Buyers may be held back by jittery lenders
13th November 2008
Last week's decision by the Bank of England to drop interest rates to thee per cent, lower property prices and the current stamp duty moratorium will...
13th November 2008Last week's decision by the Bank of England to drop interest rates to thee per cent, lower property prices and the current stamp duty moratorium will...
Property investors affected by empty property tax
13th November 2008
Commercial property investors have been negatively affected by the abolition of empty property rates relief, the Forum of Private Business (FPB) has...
13th November 2008Commercial property investors have been negatively affected by the abolition of empty property rates relief, the Forum of Private Business (FPB) has...
Sellers back in market with 'realistic price expectations'
12th November 2008
Residential property investors who had been forced into letting as the property market declined over the summer period are reportedly going back to...
12th November 2008Residential property investors who had been forced into letting as the property market declined over the summer period are reportedly going back to...
Turn the slowdown to your advantage, expert advises
12th November 2008
The economic downturn may be bad news for many but property investors still stand to benefit from some of the resultant effects, according to a...
12th November 2008The economic downturn may be bad news for many but property investors still stand to benefit from some of the resultant effects, according to a...
NAEA calls for abolition of stamp duty
11th November 2008
Thousands of first-time buyers and other budding property investors are currently priced out of the housing market but can be helped if the...
11th November 2008Thousands of first-time buyers and other budding property investors are currently priced out of the housing market but can be helped if the...
Many benefit from stamp duty moratorium
11th November 2008
Some 51 per cent of property investors have so far avoided stamp duty in September compared to just 22 per cent the same time last year since the...
11th November 2008Some 51 per cent of property investors have so far avoided stamp duty in September compared to just 22 per cent the same time last year since the...
Property market will "bounce" back
10th November 2008
The property market is facing a difficult time at the moment but it will see "one hell of a bounce" when it recovers, celebrity property...
10th November 2008The property market is facing a difficult time at the moment but it will see "one hell of a bounce" when it recovers, celebrity property...
Extra rooms can add value to property
10th November 2008
Adding extra rooms to a property such as loft conversions can add value to a house but this needs to be done with the help of a professional,...
10th November 2008Adding extra rooms to a property such as loft conversions can add value to a house but this needs to be done with the help of a professional,...
Buying now is ideal because of declined prices
10th November 2008
Property investors who want to upgrade and move up the property ladder have been advised to do so now by a property expert.According to David Amstell...
10th November 2008Property investors who want to upgrade and move up the property ladder have been advised to do so now by a property expert.According to David Amstell...
Innovative plan to sell home may benefit first-time buyers
7th November 2008
A first-time buyer may be the beneficiary of a property owner's ingenious plan to sell his property in Northern Ireland.According to News Letter,...
7th November 2008A first-time buyer may be the beneficiary of a property owner's ingenious plan to sell his property in Northern Ireland.According to News Letter,...
Property market welcomes rate cut
7th November 2008
Property professionals have welcomed the government's decision to slash interest rates saying the move can only be good news for the property...
7th November 2008Property professionals have welcomed the government's decision to slash interest rates saying the move can only be good news for the property...
Investment opportunities emerging as prices decline
6th November 2008
House prices continued to fall across all regions of the UK in October making it even more possible for property investors who had been priced out of...
6th November 2008House prices continued to fall across all regions of the UK in October making it even more possible for property investors who had been priced out of...
Current environment a 'buyer's market'
5th November 2008
The current environment is ideal for those with liquidity and property savvy investors with tough negotiating skills stand to benefit, a property...
5th November 2008The current environment is ideal for those with liquidity and property savvy investors with tough negotiating skills stand to benefit, a property...
UK property valuations lauded for accuracy
5th November 2008
Budding property investors in the UK can take confidence in the fact that out of the four largest property investment markets in Europe, UK...
5th November 2008Budding property investors in the UK can take confidence in the fact that out of the four largest property investment markets in Europe, UK...
Be more proactive to sell in current market
4th November 2008
A property professional has advised property investors looking to sell their homes to be more proactive and keep up with the times in order to be...
4th November 2008A property professional has advised property investors looking to sell their homes to be more proactive and keep up with the times in order to be...
Tenants first line of defence against winter problems
4th November 2008
Buy-to-let investors have been advised to ensure all tenants are equipped with the right information at the start of a tenancy, which can prove handy...
4th November 2008Buy-to-let investors have been advised to ensure all tenants are equipped with the right information at the start of a tenancy, which can prove handy...
Buy-to-let investors urged to watch bank reaction to bailout
3rd November 2008
Property investors have been advised to keep an eye out for how interbank lending markets react to the cash bailout coming from the government as...
3rd November 2008Property investors have been advised to keep an eye out for how interbank lending markets react to the cash bailout coming from the government as...
Green measures add long-term value
3rd November 2008
Property investors can add long-term value to their investments by adopting green measures, a celebrity property expert has said.According to Phil...
3rd November 2008Property investors can add long-term value to their investments by adopting green measures, a celebrity property expert has said.According to Phil...
Competitive pricing can achieve quick sales
3rd November 2008
Property investors wishing to sell their properties have been advised to keep their prices competitive, if they want to make a quick sell.According...
3rd November 2008Property investors wishing to sell their properties have been advised to keep their prices competitive, if they want to make a quick sell.According...
Proximity to a cemetery has advantages
31st October 2008
Property investors looking for nice green open spaces should consider living near a cemetery, a property insider has claimed.According to...
31st October 2008Property investors looking for nice green open spaces should consider living near a cemetery, a property insider has claimed.According to...
October sees further price cuts
31st October 2008
One of the factors that could be hindering market activity in the property market is reluctance of sellers to reduce asking prices, an expert has...
31st October 2008One of the factors that could be hindering market activity in the property market is reluctance of sellers to reduce asking prices, an expert has...
Green credentials will be 'very appealing' in future
30th October 2008
As environmental concerns continue to take centre stage, the green credentials of a property will become very important, Anglian Home Improvements...
30th October 2008As environmental concerns continue to take centre stage, the green credentials of a property will become very important, Anglian Home Improvements...
Investors urged to be 'realistic' when selling property
29th October 2008
Property investors planning to put their properties on the market have been urged to be "very realistic" about their expectations if they...
29th October 2008Property investors planning to put their properties on the market have been urged to be "very realistic" about their expectations if they...
Buy-to-let investors warned of mortgage fraud
29th October 2008
Property investors who leave their investments unoccupied risk having their properties targeted by mortgage fraudsters, a spokesperson for the Land...
29th October 2008Property investors who leave their investments unoccupied risk having their properties targeted by mortgage fraudsters, a spokesperson for the Land...
Prepare your property for winter
28th October 2008
Winter is fast approaching and as many reach out for the right attire to protect themselves from the elements, similar attention should be given to...
28th October 2008Winter is fast approaching and as many reach out for the right attire to protect themselves from the elements, similar attention should be given to...
Government intervention encourages first-time buyers
24th October 2008
Recent government intervention is encouraging first-time buyers to purchase property, the National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA) has said.NAEA...
24th October 2008Recent government intervention is encouraging first-time buyers to purchase property, the National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA) has said.NAEA...
Recommendations for rental sector published
24th October 2008
Buy-to-let property investors may want to know that major recommendations to improve the private rented sector have been published.A new independent...
24th October 2008Buy-to-let property investors may want to know that major recommendations to improve the private rented sector have been published.A new independent...
Government puts in place measures to protect investors
23rd October 2008
The government has put in place measures to protect homeowners facing difficulty with their mortgages.According to the measures that include new...
23rd October 2008The government has put in place measures to protect homeowners facing difficulty with their mortgages.According to the measures that include new...
Educate students on tenancy deposit, universities urged
22nd October 2008
A government-approved tenancy deposit protection scheme is calling for more awareness as far as foreign students are concerned to prevent disputes...
22nd October 2008A government-approved tenancy deposit protection scheme is calling for more awareness as far as foreign students are concerned to prevent disputes...
Property professionals make stand on humiliating tenants
20th October 2008
Following recent news of a letting agent's decision to ridicule and humiliate tenants failing to pay their rent, the National Landlords Association...
20th October 2008Following recent news of a letting agent's decision to ridicule and humiliate tenants failing to pay their rent, the National Landlords Association...
First-time buyers confused about shared equity schemes
20th October 2008
Thousands of first-time buyers qualify for the government's affordable housing scheme but many are unaware that they do, new figures show.Research by...
20th October 2008Thousands of first-time buyers qualify for the government's affordable housing scheme but many are unaware that they do, new figures show.Research by...
First-time buyers in Scotland get cash boost
20th October 2008
A £60 million cash injection to help first-time buyers in Scotland find affordable homes has been announced by the Scottish government.First...
20th October 2008A £60 million cash injection to help first-time buyers in Scotland find affordable homes has been announced by the Scottish government.First...
Give more thought to property renovation, expert advises
17th October 2008
Propertyinvestors should think about what they want from a property renovation to get it right, an expert has said.Speaking at the Grand Designs Live...
17th October 2008Propertyinvestors should think about what they want from a property renovation to get it right, an expert has said.Speaking at the Grand Designs Live...
Prices to decline to 2003 levels
15th October 2008
Property investors who had been priced out of the market will be pleased to know that residential prices will fall back to the September 2003 levels,...
15th October 2008Property investors who had been priced out of the market will be pleased to know that residential prices will fall back to the September 2003 levels,...
OFT recommends regulation for sale and rent back schemes
15th October 2008
Unscrupulous loan sharks are exploiting stretched out property investors under the sale and rent back scheme, the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has...
15th October 2008Unscrupulous loan sharks are exploiting stretched out property investors under the sale and rent back scheme, the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has...
'Urgent action' needed to stabilise building sector
14th October 2008
The government needs to take urgent action to prevent the building industry from falling into further decline and depriving propertyinvestors of...
14th October 2008The government needs to take urgent action to prevent the building industry from falling into further decline and depriving propertyinvestors of...
Well performing state schools boost property prices
10th October 2008
Property investors keen on expanding their portfolio should consider buying homes located near well performing schools as such properties offer a big...
10th October 2008Property investors keen on expanding their portfolio should consider buying homes located near well performing schools as such properties offer a big...
Green initatives 'a definite selling point'
10th October 2008
Buy-to-let property investors stand to benefit from turning their investments into green properties, Friends Of The Earth (FOE), has said.According...
10th October 2008Buy-to-let property investors stand to benefit from turning their investments into green properties, Friends Of The Earth (FOE), has said.According...
Government rescue package welcomed
9th October 2008
The government's decision to drop interest rates has been welcomed by property experts who say the move offers "a double whammy of good...
9th October 2008The government's decision to drop interest rates has been welcomed by property experts who say the move offers "a double whammy of good...
Reforms needed to mend 'fundamentally broken' UK housing system
8th October 2008
Holistic reform aimed at delivering fair, affordable and flexible housing in the future is what the UK housing system needs, the Chartered Institute...
8th October 2008Holistic reform aimed at delivering fair, affordable and flexible housing in the future is what the UK housing system needs, the Chartered Institute...
Good properties 'will still sell for close to asking price'
8th October 2008
Property investors in possession of good property should not worry about underselling their investments as such properties will always find a buyer...
8th October 2008Property investors in possession of good property should not worry about underselling their investments as such properties will always find a buyer...
University towns pricier, study states
6th October 2008
A new study has stated that university towns have an average property price that is higher than their surrounding areas.According to the 8th Halifax...
6th October 2008A new study has stated that university towns have an average property price that is higher than their surrounding areas.According to the 8th Halifax...
Cavity wall insulation can save a lot of money
3rd October 2008
Buy-to-let property investors interested in making their properties more attractive to renters should look at cavity wall insulation, which can save...
3rd October 2008Buy-to-let property investors interested in making their properties more attractive to renters should look at cavity wall insulation, which can save...
Tidy up and increase property sale chances
3rd October 2008
Paying attention to little overlooked details such as clearing clutter can make a big difference when encouraging the sale of a property, the...
3rd October 2008Paying attention to little overlooked details such as clearing clutter can make a big difference when encouraging the sale of a property, the...
Prime central London property falling within reach
3rd October 2008
Property investors interested in getting a slice of prime residential property in central London will be pleased to know that property prices in the...
3rd October 2008Property investors interested in getting a slice of prime residential property in central London will be pleased to know that property prices in the...
Expert recommends buying at auction
2nd October 2008
Buying property at auctions can be a nice way for budding property investors to get a bargain but most are unaware about the many new property...
2nd October 2008Buying property at auctions can be a nice way for budding property investors to get a bargain but most are unaware about the many new property...
First-time buyers 'need to sacrifice' to buy a property
2nd October 2008
The prevailing market conditions and turmoil in the banking sector now mean that first-time buyers have to be prepared to make sacrifices in order to...
2nd October 2008The prevailing market conditions and turmoil in the banking sector now mean that first-time buyers have to be prepared to make sacrifices in order to...
New regulations eliminate planning permission
1st October 2008
Tens of thousands of property investors can now make changes to improve their investments without the need to get planning permission, thanks to new...
1st October 2008Tens of thousands of property investors can now make changes to improve their investments without the need to get planning permission, thanks to new...
Buy-to-let investments to see increase in rents, NLA says
1st October 2008
The National Landlords Association (NLA) has sought to dispel claims from some quarters that following the nationalisation of the mortgage business...
1st October 2008The National Landlords Association (NLA) has sought to dispel claims from some quarters that following the nationalisation of the mortgage business...
Tenants continue to lose out
30th September 2008
First-time buyers are being urged to invest in property after a new study found that people who rent are losing thousands of pounds in deposits each...
30th September 2008First-time buyers are being urged to invest in property after a new study found that people who rent are losing thousands of pounds in deposits each...
Seek advice before making any extensions to a property
26th September 2008
Making changes to a property is a good way of adding value to an investment but the move can backfire if not carried out with the help of a...
26th September 2008Making changes to a property is a good way of adding value to an investment but the move can backfire if not carried out with the help of a...
Code of conduct to act as cushion for property investors
25th September 2008
Property investors are to benefit from more security and protection for their investments following the introduction of a code of conduct to govern...
25th September 2008Property investors are to benefit from more security and protection for their investments following the introduction of a code of conduct to govern...
New build properties more secure
25th September 2008
New build properties are designed to be as secure as possible and come with standard security features that keep them safe from intrusion by...
25th September 2008New build properties are designed to be as secure as possible and come with standard security features that keep them safe from intrusion by...
New-build properties offer more savings on energy costs
24th September 2008
Buying new-build properties offers greater opportunities to save on rising fuel and energy costs compared to an old property, a house builder has...
24th September 2008Buying new-build properties offers greater opportunities to save on rising fuel and energy costs compared to an old property, a house builder has...
Current market good for bargains
24th September 2008
The current market offers the best opportunity for budding investors to get a bargain on property, an expert has claimed.Speaking at the just...
24th September 2008The current market offers the best opportunity for budding investors to get a bargain on property, an expert has claimed.Speaking at the just...
Kent development a 'luxurious oasis'
23rd September 2008
Investors looking for luxurious property investment options have been advised to take note of a development in Kent, which has been described as...
23rd September 2008Investors looking for luxurious property investment options have been advised to take note of a development in Kent, which has been described as...
Property still 'a sound investment'
22nd September 2008
Budding property investors and other consumers should be patient and continue viewing property investment as a sound venture, the National...
22nd September 2008Budding property investors and other consumers should be patient and continue viewing property investment as a sound venture, the National...
Apartments becoming popular
22nd September 2008
Apartments have long been associated with first-time buyers but the trend is changing as downsizers are increasingly being attracted too, a developer...
22nd September 2008Apartments have long been associated with first-time buyers but the trend is changing as downsizers are increasingly being attracted too, a developer...
This is 'one of the best times' to invest
22nd September 2008
Despite the current upheavals in the property market, the current period has been described as "one of the best times" to make property...
22nd September 2008Despite the current upheavals in the property market, the current period has been described as "one of the best times" to make property...
New builds could save first-time buyers money
19th September 2008
First-time buyers have been advised to take advantage of existing offers in new-build properties as they offer opportunities to save money on a lot...
19th September 2008First-time buyers have been advised to take advantage of existing offers in new-build properties as they offer opportunities to save money on a lot...
Investors urged to exploit part-exchange scheme
19th September 2008
Property investors interested in moving up the property ladder but weighed down by existing investments have been advised to take note of a...
19th September 2008Property investors interested in moving up the property ladder but weighed down by existing investments have been advised to take note of a...
Get a city property and walk to work
18th September 2008
A development in London promises to give property investors in the city a break from the daily commute, savings on transport and a spot of exercise,...
18th September 2008A development in London promises to give property investors in the city a break from the daily commute, savings on transport and a spot of exercise,...
Penalise landlords to give first-time buyers investment opportunity
18th September 2008
The government has been urged to adopt measures designed to ensure first-time buyers have a fighting chance when it comes to property investment such...
18th September 2008The government has been urged to adopt measures designed to ensure first-time buyers have a fighting chance when it comes to property investment such...
It would be a 'shame' to get rid of Hips
17th September 2008
Daily News Brought to You by The SimpliGroup – Experts in the UK Property Investment MarketFollowing last week's call by the Conservatives for...
17th September 2008Daily News Brought to You by The SimpliGroup – Experts in the UK Property Investment MarketFollowing last week's call by the Conservatives for...
Avoid emotional attachment to property, buy-to-let investors cautioned
16th September 2008
Daily News Brought to You by The SimpliGroup – Experts in the UK Property Investment MarketBuy-to-let property investors should not view their...
16th September 2008Daily News Brought to You by The SimpliGroup – Experts in the UK Property Investment MarketBuy-to-let property investors should not view their...
High spec buy-to-lets in demand
16th September 2008
Daily News Brought to You by The SimpliGroup – Experts in the UK Property Investment Market"The Ikea generation" is long gone and...
16th September 2008Daily News Brought to You by The SimpliGroup – Experts in the UK Property Investment Market"The Ikea generation" is long gone and...
First-time buyers benefiting from developer's initiative
15th September 2008
Daily News Brought to You by The SimpliGroup – Experts in the UK Property Investment MarketA new initiative by a developer is enabling...
15th September 2008Daily News Brought to You by The SimpliGroup – Experts in the UK Property Investment MarketA new initiative by a developer is enabling...
Hackney a 'prime area' for property investment
15th September 2008
Daily News Brought to You by The SimpliGroup – Experts in the UK Property Investment MarketProperty investors keen on buying city property are...
15th September 2008Daily News Brought to You by The SimpliGroup – Experts in the UK Property Investment MarketProperty investors keen on buying city property are...
Unblemished properties in demand
15th September 2008
Daily News Brought to You by The SimpliGroup – Experts in the UK Property Investment MarketProperties impervious to outside interference such as...
15th September 2008Daily News Brought to You by The SimpliGroup – Experts in the UK Property Investment MarketProperties impervious to outside interference such as...
Landlords recommended for buy-to-let investors
12th September 2008
Daily News Brought to You by The SimpliGroup – Experts in the UK Property Investment Market Buy-to-letpropertyinvestors should consider putting...
12th September 2008Daily News Brought to You by The SimpliGroup – Experts in the UK Property Investment Market Buy-to-letpropertyinvestors should consider putting...
Investors urged to insulate homes ahead of winter
12th September 2008
Daily News Brought to You by The SimpliGroup – Experts in the UK Property Investment Market Buy-to-let property investors have been advised to...
12th September 2008Daily News Brought to You by The SimpliGroup – Experts in the UK Property Investment Market Buy-to-let property investors have been advised to...
Kitchens and Bathrooms a 'real marketing tool'
11th September 2008
Daily News Brought to You by The SimpliGroup – Experts in the UK Property Investment MarketBuy-to-let property investors have been advised to...
11th September 2008Daily News Brought to You by The SimpliGroup – Experts in the UK Property Investment MarketBuy-to-let property investors have been advised to...
Interior design key to getting the best tenants
10th September 2008
Daily News Brought to You by The SimpliGroup – Experts in the UK Property Investment MarketInterior design is a key element in attracting the...
10th September 2008Daily News Brought to You by The SimpliGroup – Experts in the UK Property Investment MarketInterior design is a key element in attracting the...
Cornwall's Calcos Place ideal for first-time buyers
9th September 2008
Daily News Brought to You by The SimpliGroup – Experts in the UK Property Investment MarketFirst-time buyers eager to get their hands on a...
9th September 2008Daily News Brought to You by The SimpliGroup – Experts in the UK Property Investment MarketFirst-time buyers eager to get their hands on a...
'Terrific influx' of investors noted in commercial property purchase
9th September 2008
Daily News Brought to You by The SimpliGroup – Experts in the UK Property Investment MarketAn expert has claimed that commercial property has...
9th September 2008Daily News Brought to You by The SimpliGroup – Experts in the UK Property Investment MarketAn expert has claimed that commercial property has...
Stamp duty holiday: Buy-to-let investors 'in win-win situation'
8th September 2008
Daily News Brought to You by The SimpliGroup – Experts in the UK Property Investment MarketAn expert has said professional landlords and...
8th September 2008Daily News Brought to You by The SimpliGroup – Experts in the UK Property Investment MarketAn expert has said professional landlords and...
Latest design trends could lure tenants
8th September 2008
Daily News Brought to You by The SimpliGroup – Experts in the UK Property Investment MarketBuy-to-let property investors have been advised to...
8th September 2008Daily News Brought to You by The SimpliGroup – Experts in the UK Property Investment MarketBuy-to-let property investors have been advised to...
Developer offers price guarantee for property investors
5th September 2008
Daily News Brought to You by The SimpliGroup – Experts in the UK Property Investment Market Property investors afraid of buying new property...
5th September 2008Daily News Brought to You by The SimpliGroup – Experts in the UK Property Investment Market Property investors afraid of buying new property...
Get stamp duty break on £500 properties
4th September 2008
Daily News Brought to You by The SimpliGroup – Experts in the UK Property Investment MarketFollowing the government's move to scrap stamp duty...
4th September 2008Daily News Brought to You by The SimpliGroup – Experts in the UK Property Investment MarketFollowing the government's move to scrap stamp duty...
First-time buyers winners of stamp duty moratorium
3rd September 2008
Daily News Brought to You by The SimpliGroup – Experts in the UK Property Investment MarketThe government has finally clarified its stand on...
3rd September 2008Daily News Brought to You by The SimpliGroup – Experts in the UK Property Investment MarketThe government has finally clarified its stand on...
It is 'crucial' for buy-to-let investors to know their rental market
3rd September 2008
Daily News Brought to You by The SimpliGroup – Experts in the UK Property Investment MarketUnderstanding the rental market value of a property...
3rd September 2008Daily News Brought to You by The SimpliGroup – Experts in the UK Property Investment MarketUnderstanding the rental market value of a property...
Green homes more appealing to buyers
2nd September 2008
Daily News Brought to You by The SimpliGroup – Experts in the UK Property Investment MarketNew figures have shown that homes boasting greener...
2nd September 2008Daily News Brought to You by The SimpliGroup – Experts in the UK Property Investment MarketNew figures have shown that homes boasting greener...
Easy to use 'checklist' for landlords probable with new rental rules
1st September 2008
According to a new study from the Association of Residential Letting Agents (ARLA), new laws proposed for rental properties could result in a...
1st September 2008According to a new study from the Association of Residential Letting Agents (ARLA), new laws proposed for rental properties could result in a...
EPCs will make properties 'more rentable or saleable'
29th August 2008
Daily News Brought to You by The SimpliGroup – Experts in the UK Property Investment MarketBuy-to-let propertyinvestors stand to benefit from...
29th August 2008Daily News Brought to You by The SimpliGroup – Experts in the UK Property Investment MarketBuy-to-let propertyinvestors stand to benefit from...
First-time buyers benefiting from investment scheme
29th August 2008
Daily News Brought to You by The SimpliGroup – Experts in the UK Property Investment MarketStepping on to the property ladder is no longer a...
29th August 2008Daily News Brought to You by The SimpliGroup – Experts in the UK Property Investment MarketStepping on to the property ladder is no longer a...
First-time buyers to benefit from falling house prices
28th August 2008
Daily News Brought to You by The SimpliGroup – Experts in the UK Property Investment MarketThe dream for many first-time buyers to get on to the...
28th August 2008Daily News Brought to You by The SimpliGroup – Experts in the UK Property Investment MarketThe dream for many first-time buyers to get on to the...
Turn your back on rising fuel costs and congestion
28th August 2008
Daily News Brought to You by The SimpliGroup – Experts in the UK Property Investment MarketFirst-time buyers and other budding property...
28th August 2008Daily News Brought to You by The SimpliGroup – Experts in the UK Property Investment MarketFirst-time buyers and other budding property...
Naea: Serious action needed on stamp duty
28th August 2008
Daily News Brought to You by The SimpliGroup – Experts in the UK Property Investment MarketA coherent package of measures that will ease...
28th August 2008Daily News Brought to You by The SimpliGroup – Experts in the UK Property Investment MarketA coherent package of measures that will ease...
Portsmouth lures property investors with Admiralty Quarter
27th August 2008
Daily News Brought to You by The SimpliGroup – Experts in the UK Property Investment MarketA new city development in Portsmouth promises to give...
27th August 2008Daily News Brought to You by The SimpliGroup – Experts in the UK Property Investment MarketA new city development in Portsmouth promises to give...
Stamp duty debate causing 'a lot of anxiety'
27th August 2008
Daily News Brought to You by The SimpliGroup – Experts in the UK Property Investment MarketA property expert has called on the government to...
27th August 2008Daily News Brought to You by The SimpliGroup – Experts in the UK Property Investment MarketA property expert has called on the government to...
Hips make property buyers better informed, AHIPP claims
27th August 2008
Daily News Brought to You by The SimpliGroup – Experts in the UK Property Investment MarketProperty investors are reaping benefits from the...
27th August 2008Daily News Brought to You by The SimpliGroup – Experts in the UK Property Investment MarketProperty investors are reaping benefits from the...
Undefloor heating a job for professionals, investors cautioned
26th August 2008
Daily News Brought to You by The SimpliGroup – Experts in the UK Property Investment MarketWith summer slowly disappearing and winter around the...
26th August 2008Daily News Brought to You by The SimpliGroup – Experts in the UK Property Investment MarketWith summer slowly disappearing and winter around the...
Government should avoid 'meddling' with property market
22nd August 2008
Daily News Brought to You by The SimpliGroup – Experts in the UK Property Investment MarketEliminating government manipulation of the property...
22nd August 2008Daily News Brought to You by The SimpliGroup – Experts in the UK Property Investment MarketEliminating government manipulation of the property...
Sharing cost of buying property is a 'good investment option'
22nd August 2008
Daily News Brought to You by The SimpliGroup – Experts in the UK Property Investment MarketSharing the costs of buying property with a friend or...
22nd August 2008Daily News Brought to You by The SimpliGroup – Experts in the UK Property Investment MarketSharing the costs of buying property with a friend or...
South-west first time buyers to benefit from new development
21st August 2008
Daily News Brought to You by The SimpliGroup – Experts in the UK Property Investment MarketFirst-time buyers in the south-west of England stand...
21st August 2008Daily News Brought to You by The SimpliGroup – Experts in the UK Property Investment MarketFirst-time buyers in the south-west of England stand...
Get an easy-care property in Manchester
21st August 2008
Daily News Brought to You by The SimpliGroup – Experts in the UK Property Investment MarketWith apartments increasingly becoming popular among...
21st August 2008Daily News Brought to You by The SimpliGroup – Experts in the UK Property Investment MarketWith apartments increasingly becoming popular among...
Property market due for a 35% reduction
21st August 2008
Daily News Brought to You by The SimpliGroup – Experts in the UK Property Investment MarketAs property prices continue to decline, an expert has...
21st August 2008Daily News Brought to You by The SimpliGroup – Experts in the UK Property Investment MarketAs property prices continue to decline, an expert has...
Buying is 'more cost effective than renting'
20th August 2008
Daily News Brought to You by The SimpliGroup – Experts in the UK Property Investment MarketA property expert has claimed that buying a home is...
20th August 2008Daily News Brought to You by The SimpliGroup – Experts in the UK Property Investment MarketA property expert has claimed that buying a home is...
South Wales property investment opportunity awaits
19th August 2008
A property developer has come up with a multi-pronged deal to give property investors interested in buying property in South Wales their dream...
19th August 2008A property developer has come up with a multi-pronged deal to give property investors interested in buying property in South Wales their dream...
Rental property market 'booming'
19th August 2008
New figures have revealed that the rental property market is booming as more people opt to rent property.According to the Rics July 2008 residential...
19th August 2008New figures have revealed that the rental property market is booming as more people opt to rent property.According to the Rics July 2008 residential...
Celebrity glamour influencing first-time home buyers
18th August 2008
First-time buyers are more likely to be influenced into buying a property if it is decorated in a way similar to that of celebrities, it has been...
18th August 2008First-time buyers are more likely to be influenced into buying a property if it is decorated in a way similar to that of celebrities, it has been...
Investors 'strongly placed' to get the best property deals
18th August 2008
Property investors who have been finding it difficult to buy investment property due to high prices are now "strongly placed" to get what...
18th August 2008Property investors who have been finding it difficult to buy investment property due to high prices are now "strongly placed" to get what...
Property investors urged to utilise spare rooms
15th August 2008
New research has claimed that property investors are missing out on some £63.4 billion annually by not letting out unused rooms.According to the...
15th August 2008New research has claimed that property investors are missing out on some £63.4 billion annually by not letting out unused rooms.According to the...
Stamp duty abolition good for first-time buyers
15th August 2008
A property expert has called for the adoption of measures that would help first-time buyers get on to the property ladder.According to FirstRungNow,...
15th August 2008A property expert has called for the adoption of measures that would help first-time buyers get on to the property ladder.According to FirstRungNow,...
Get a slice of the English Riviera in Devon
14th August 2008
Property investors are being offered a slice of the English Riviera thanks to a new luxurious property development in Devon.Boasting unrivalled sea...
14th August 2008Property investors are being offered a slice of the English Riviera thanks to a new luxurious property development in Devon.Boasting unrivalled sea...
New rules on valuation of property 'will improve transparency'
13th August 2008
A property expert has said that new rules for valuing properties that come into effect in September would improve the transparency of house...
13th August 2008A property expert has said that new rules for valuing properties that come into effect in September would improve the transparency of house...
Homes available for under £75,000
12th August 2008
First-time home buyers keen on buying property have been advised to take note of an investment opportunity near Manchester, offering houses for under...
12th August 2008First-time home buyers keen on buying property have been advised to take note of an investment opportunity near Manchester, offering houses for under...
Hips work, providers' association says
11th August 2008
New research by the Association of Home Information Pack Providers (AHIPP) has revealed that Home Information Packs (Hips) do deliver real benefits...
11th August 2008New research by the Association of Home Information Pack Providers (AHIPP) has revealed that Home Information Packs (Hips) do deliver real benefits...
Scotland is "safe" for property investment
11th August 2008
A leading estate agent has advised budding property investors to take note of the viability of property investment in Scotland.According to Knight...
11th August 2008A leading estate agent has advised budding property investors to take note of the viability of property investment in Scotland.According to Knight...
Customised property investment deals for first-time buyers
8th August 2008
First–time buyers are being offered special deals customised to suit their individual needs to help them make property investments in London.The...
8th August 2008First–time buyers are being offered special deals customised to suit their individual needs to help them make property investments in London.The...
Hips: buyers need to be 'educated'
8th August 2008
A property expert has said property investors need to be educated on the advantages of Home Information Packs (Hips).Speaking a year after their...
8th August 2008A property expert has said property investors need to be educated on the advantages of Home Information Packs (Hips).Speaking a year after their...
First-time buyers given platform to make investment
7th August 2008
A new bond offer may help first-time buyers make that all-important step on to the property ladder.The bond, which is being offered on off-plan...
7th August 2008A new bond offer may help first-time buyers make that all-important step on to the property ladder.The bond, which is being offered on off-plan...
Stamp duty removal: home owners to benefit
6th August 2008
Property investors may be granted some financial relief if government plans to suspend stamp duty see the light of day.Reports have emerged claiming...
6th August 2008Property investors may be granted some financial relief if government plans to suspend stamp duty see the light of day.Reports have emerged claiming...
Property investors urged to secure EPCs for their investments
6th August 2008
Property investors with buy-to-lets intended for the student market have been warned to ensure their properties have an energy performance...
6th August 2008Property investors with buy-to-lets intended for the student market have been warned to ensure their properties have an energy performance...
Wales lures first-time buyers with iPads
5th August 2008
First-time buyers have been advised to take note of "innovative" new properties in Wales' capital city designed for young people.Known as...
5th August 2008First-time buyers have been advised to take note of "innovative" new properties in Wales' capital city designed for young people.Known as...
Demand for rentals will be 'maintained'
4th August 2008
A property expert has claimed that demand for buy-to-let properties is likely to continue but will be balanced out by the increased number of...
4th August 2008A property expert has claimed that demand for buy-to-let properties is likely to continue but will be balanced out by the increased number of...
Seek permission before any additions, investors urged
4th August 2008
Property investors who plan to build any additional structures on their land have been cautioned to always seek a professional opinion before making...
4th August 2008Property investors who plan to build any additional structures on their land have been cautioned to always seek a professional opinion before making...
Rental yields in buy-to-let properties lure investors
1st August 2008
A poll has revealed that many property investors are eyeing buy-to-let investments due to rising rental yields.According to the survey by the...
1st August 2008A poll has revealed that many property investors are eyeing buy-to-let investments due to rising rental yields.According to the survey by the...
Insulating property has 'financial benefits'
1st August 2008
Property investors have been reminded of the importance of insulating their properties as financial benefits are "more evident than ever"...
1st August 2008Property investors have been reminded of the importance of insulating their properties as financial benefits are "more evident than ever"...
Investors urged to take advantage of price reductions in Leicestershire property
1st August 2008
Property investors interested in taking advantage of the falling house prices have been advised to make haste and bag themselves a brand new property...
1st August 2008Property investors interested in taking advantage of the falling house prices have been advised to make haste and bag themselves a brand new property...
Buy-to-lets are still profitable, landlords say
31st July 2008
An expert has said that property investors can still make money out of buy-to-let investments.Rental yields from buy-to-let properties are still...
31st July 2008An expert has said that property investors can still make money out of buy-to-let investments.Rental yields from buy-to-let properties are still...
Property market in Scotland 'very positive'
29th July 2008
Property investors keen on expanding their commercial property portfolio in the UK have been advised to take note of Scotland.According to Property...
29th July 2008Property investors keen on expanding their commercial property portfolio in the UK have been advised to take note of Scotland.According to Property...
First-time buyers need house price correction
29th July 2008
An expert has stated that first-time buyers stand to benefit if house prices correct saying the market is ripe for this to happen.According to Paul...
29th July 2008An expert has stated that first-time buyers stand to benefit if house prices correct saying the market is ripe for this to happen.According to Paul...
Energy efficient properties have better resale value, owners told
28th July 2008
Property investors in the UK have been urged to make their homes more energy efficient as this is likely to boost their resale value, as well as...
28th July 2008Property investors in the UK have been urged to make their homes more energy efficient as this is likely to boost their resale value, as well as...
Property investors urged to understand the house buying process
28th July 2008
An expert has underlined the importance of budding property investors understanding the house buying process saying some agents may be taking...
28th July 2008An expert has underlined the importance of budding property investors understanding the house buying process saying some agents may be taking...
First time buyers offered deal on property investment
24th July 2008
A property developer has come up with a deal designed to help first time buyers snap up a new home for just 75 per cent of the market price. Known as...
24th July 2008A property developer has come up with a deal designed to help first time buyers snap up a new home for just 75 per cent of the market price. Known as...
Surrey offers luxurious properties
23rd July 2008
Property investors in search of luxurious investments have been urged to take note of a selection of apartments and penthouses with five star...
23rd July 2008Property investors in search of luxurious investments have been urged to take note of a selection of apartments and penthouses with five star...
Buy-to-let investors warned of rental areas risk
22nd July 2008
Buy-to-let property investors have been warned of the dangers of failing to carry out appropriate checks on prospective tenants.According to the...
22nd July 2008Buy-to-let property investors have been warned of the dangers of failing to carry out appropriate checks on prospective tenants.According to the...
Fancy owning a castle?
22nd July 2008
A luxurious property development in Wales is promising to give property investors an opportunity to buy a castle.Known as Bodlondeb Castle, the...
22nd July 2008A luxurious property development in Wales is promising to give property investors an opportunity to buy a castle.Known as Bodlondeb Castle, the...
Whitechapel offers property investors opportunities
21st July 2008
A new wave of high quality real estate properties have transformed Whitechapel in London into a "fashionable, cosmopolitan" part of the...
21st July 2008A new wave of high quality real estate properties have transformed Whitechapel in London into a "fashionable, cosmopolitan" part of the...
Buy-to-let property investors cautioned
21st July 2008
Buy-to-let investors have been warned they risk facing fines if they fail to provide tenants with an energy performance certificate (EPC) from...
21st July 2008Buy-to-let investors have been warned they risk facing fines if they fail to provide tenants with an energy performance certificate (EPC) from...
UK private rented sector continues to prosper
18th July 2008
Despite recent falls in the value of residential property, the private rented sector is now worth more than all of the commercial property in...
18th July 2008Despite recent falls in the value of residential property, the private rented sector is now worth more than all of the commercial property in...
Landlords benefiting from house price falls
16th July 2008
Landlords are taking advantage of falling house prices by purchasing cut-price properties across Preston, the Lancashire Evening Post has...
16th July 2008Landlords are taking advantage of falling house prices by purchasing cut-price properties across Preston, the Lancashire Evening Post has...
Buy-to-let investments contribute to rental property market boom
14th July 2008
Private rental properties have now become more lucrative than commercial privately-owned property, a new report has revealed.According to the report...
14th July 2008Private rental properties have now become more lucrative than commercial privately-owned property, a new report has revealed.According to the report...
Opportunity for first time buyers in recession
11th July 2008
The credit crunch could provide those looking to get on the housing ladder with a much needed ray of hope, an expert has said. Although recessions...
11th July 2008The credit crunch could provide those looking to get on the housing ladder with a much needed ray of hope, an expert has said. Although recessions...
Staffordshire project offers property investors flexibility
10th July 2008
A new property development has come up with a customisable property investment programme where investors can "name their deal" on the kind...
10th July 2008A new property development has come up with a customisable property investment programme where investors can "name their deal" on the kind...
First-time buyers to benefit from tax-free savings scheme
10th July 2008
First-time property investors may soon benefit from a tax-free savings scheme aimed at helping them secure funds to put down as a deposit for buying...
10th July 2008First-time property investors may soon benefit from a tax-free savings scheme aimed at helping them secure funds to put down as a deposit for buying...
Property investors making 'good deals'
9th July 2008
Estate agents have revealed there are some good deals currently on the property market, reports the Liverpool Daily Post.Despite the current...
9th July 2008Estate agents have revealed there are some good deals currently on the property market, reports the Liverpool Daily Post.Despite the current...
Corrections in house prices are 'healthy', expert says
9th July 2008
An expert has urged property investors to look on the bright side of the falling house prices saying a correction in property prices is good for the...
9th July 2008An expert has urged property investors to look on the bright side of the falling house prices saying a correction in property prices is good for the...
Property investors confident house price falls will stop soon
8th July 2008
A new survey has revealed that homeowners are optimistic about the state of property prices as none believe that the house price falls will last...
8th July 2008A new survey has revealed that homeowners are optimistic about the state of property prices as none believe that the house price falls will last...
Shared ownership mortgage to help first time buyers
7th July 2008
First time buyers are to benefit from a new mortgage designed to provide a "viable alternative" to making property investments with...
7th July 2008First time buyers are to benefit from a new mortgage designed to provide a "viable alternative" to making property investments with...
Good time for property investors to buy
7th July 2008
The current uncertainty in the property market creates an opportune time for property investors to snap up a bargain, an expert has claimed.According...
7th July 2008The current uncertainty in the property market creates an opportune time for property investors to snap up a bargain, an expert has claimed.According...
Did the media contribute to rise in house prices?
3rd July 2008
Incessant media speculation and analysis of the property market has been blamed for contributing to the current instability in the house market,...
3rd July 2008Incessant media speculation and analysis of the property market has been blamed for contributing to the current instability in the house market,...
First time buyers to benefit from correction in house prices
3rd July 2008
Correction in house prices would make it possible for many first time buyers to hop onto the property ladder, an expert has claimed. As house prices...
3rd July 2008Correction in house prices would make it possible for many first time buyers to hop onto the property ladder, an expert has claimed. As house prices...
Mortgage holders urged to look for better deals
1st July 2008
Property investors whose fixed-rate mortgages are coming to an end have been urged to move quickly and secure new competitive deals before lenders...
1st July 2008Property investors whose fixed-rate mortgages are coming to an end have been urged to move quickly and secure new competitive deals before lenders...
Crunch effect: Property investors to buy closer to home
1st July 2008
Rising fuel costs may soon see investors buying property closer to home, an expert has said.According to Paul Collins, property editor at...
1st July 2008Rising fuel costs may soon see investors buying property closer to home, an expert has said.According to Paul Collins, property editor at...
Is the credit crunch a myth?
1st July 2008
Many people are still keen on investing in property despite predictions from commentators of doom in the housing market, new research has revealed.A...
1st July 2008Many people are still keen on investing in property despite predictions from commentators of doom in the housing market, new research has revealed.A...
Buy-to-let investors confident of more returns
30th June 2008
Confidence is high among buy-to-let investors that tenant numbers will increase in the coming months due to the instability in the housing market,...
30th June 2008Confidence is high among buy-to-let investors that tenant numbers will increase in the coming months due to the instability in the housing market,...
Falling house prices give first time buyers purchasing power
27th June 2008
The falling house prices are a good opportunity for first time buyers to jump on to the property ladder, a property expert has claimed.While...
27th June 2008The falling house prices are a good opportunity for first time buyers to jump on to the property ladder, a property expert has claimed.While...
Presentation is everything, property investors told
27th June 2008
Property investors planning to let their properties have been advised to adequately ensure everything is perfect before hand in order to get the most...
27th June 2008Property investors planning to let their properties have been advised to adequately ensure everything is perfect before hand in order to get the most...
Reformed burglar cautions property investors
26th June 2008
Property investors have been advised to ensure their homes look secure in order to dissuade burglars from attacking.According to Michael Fraser, a...
26th June 2008Property investors have been advised to ensure their homes look secure in order to dissuade burglars from attacking.According to Michael Fraser, a...
Millions of property investors still looking for new property
26th June 2008
New figures have revealed the current economic downturn is yet to dissuade millions of homeowners from investing in new property elsewhere.According...
26th June 2008New figures have revealed the current economic downturn is yet to dissuade millions of homeowners from investing in new property elsewhere.According...
Buy-to-let properties give back more
25th June 2008
In spite of the gloomy economic outlook, professional landlords with buy-to-let mortgages are receiving more returns from their investments.Figures...
25th June 2008In spite of the gloomy economic outlook, professional landlords with buy-to-let mortgages are receiving more returns from their investments.Figures...
First-time buyers benefit from regeneration project
25th June 2008
A regeneration project in East London that saw the conversion of a former Royal Mail depot in Whitechapel into apartments in 2007 has resulted in...
25th June 2008A regeneration project in East London that saw the conversion of a former Royal Mail depot in Whitechapel into apartments in 2007 has resulted in...
Scheme offers first time property investors a fighting chance
25th June 2008
First time property buyers eager to hop onto the property ladder have been advised to consider one of the government-led schemes designed to help...
25th June 2008First time property buyers eager to hop onto the property ladder have been advised to consider one of the government-led schemes designed to help...
Mixed opinion from consumers on property investment
20th June 2008
Opinion is divided among UK property investors on whether buying in the current economic downtime is a good idea.According to research conducted by...
20th June 2008Opinion is divided among UK property investors on whether buying in the current economic downtime is a good idea.According to research conducted by...
Falling market 'provides bargain opportunities'
19th June 2008
Property investors have been advised that taking advantage of the falling house prices to invest in new properties could be valuable.The rough...
19th June 2008Property investors have been advised that taking advantage of the falling house prices to invest in new properties could be valuable.The rough...
Eco-holiday homes unveiled in Cornwall
17th June 2008
A multi million pound eco holiday home project in Cornwall has unveiled its first phase, reports This is Cornwall.Two of 15 holiday homes at Falcon...
17th June 2008A multi million pound eco holiday home project in Cornwall has unveiled its first phase, reports This is Cornwall.Two of 15 holiday homes at Falcon...
Isle of Wight will have the lowest carbon footprint in England by 2020
17th June 2008
Investing in a holiday home or buy to let mortgages in the Isle of Wight could be beneficial to property investors in the future after it was...
17th June 2008Investing in a holiday home or buy to let mortgages in the Isle of Wight could be beneficial to property investors in the future after it was...
Holiday home acquisitions made easier
17th June 2008
Two renowned companies in the UK have launched a joint effort to make it easier for British people to invest in their own holiday properties,...
17th June 2008Two renowned companies in the UK have launched a joint effort to make it easier for British people to invest in their own holiday properties,...
Golfers get ready for Simpligroup charity event
9th June 2008
Property investors who enjoy an afternoon on the fairways can take the opportunity to mix business with pleasure next month when the Simpligroup...
9th June 2008Property investors who enjoy an afternoon on the fairways can take the opportunity to mix business with pleasure next month when the Simpligroup...
Interest rates 'may remain unchanged'
6th June 2008
Interest rates may not change again at any point this year, one industry commentator has suggested.According to Cobalt Capital, the decision to hold...
6th June 2008Interest rates may not change again at any point this year, one industry commentator has suggested.According to Cobalt Capital, the decision to hold...
'Asking prices dropped as mortgage market struggles'
29th May 2008
People buying an investment property in the UK could see the price of houses reduced as sellers cut their asking prices, it has been...
29th May 2008People buying an investment property in the UK could see the price of houses reduced as sellers cut their asking prices, it has been...
Aim for 40% discount, buy-to-let investors told
28th May 2008
Potential buy-to-let landlords should aim for a reduction of 40 per cent on the price of the investment property they choose to purchase.This is the...
28th May 2008Potential buy-to-let landlords should aim for a reduction of 40 per cent on the price of the investment property they choose to purchase.This is the...
Stability noted in UK property market
27th May 2008
New figures suggest that the UK property market continued to perform strongly throughout April.According to the National Association of Estate Agents...
27th May 2008New figures suggest that the UK property market continued to perform strongly throughout April.According to the National Association of Estate Agents...
DIY manuals suggested for home improvements
22nd May 2008
Buy -to-let property owners are advised to consult home improvement manuals before trying their hand at DIY.Andrew Leech, technical consultant to the...
22nd May 2008Buy -to-let property owners are advised to consult home improvement manuals before trying their hand at DIY.Andrew Leech, technical consultant to the...
Gardens 'could increase property value'
22nd May 2008
A large garden can boost the value of a buy-to-let property, it has been suggested.Lucy Hall, deputy editor of Gardeners' World Magazine, suggested a...
22nd May 2008A large garden can boost the value of a buy-to-let property, it has been suggested.Lucy Hall, deputy editor of Gardeners' World Magazine, suggested a...
Sellers 'turn to buy-to-let'
22nd May 2008
Homeowners unable to find buyers for their UK property are turning to the buy-to-let market, it has been suggested.New statistics by the Royal...
22nd May 2008Homeowners unable to find buyers for their UK property are turning to the buy-to-let market, it has been suggested.New statistics by the Royal...
NAEA sees stability in housing market
13th May 2008
Rather than the dramatic fall that some analysts are predicting in the UK housing market, there is likely to be a return to "a more steady"...
13th May 2008Rather than the dramatic fall that some analysts are predicting in the UK housing market, there is likely to be a return to "a more steady"...
Increase in London rents reported
8th May 2008
Rental prices for new tenancies in London have increased by ten to 20 per cent in the last nine months, according to estate agent Foxtons, which may...
8th May 2008Rental prices for new tenancies in London have increased by ten to 20 per cent in the last nine months, according to estate agent Foxtons, which may...
NLA chairman highlights landlord tax break
6th May 2008
The Landlord's Energy Savings Allowance (Lesa) is "a welcome incentive" for those who rent their property to others, according to National...
6th May 2008The Landlord's Energy Savings Allowance (Lesa) is "a welcome incentive" for those who rent their property to others, according to National...
NLA calls for a diverse UK rental market
2nd May 2008
The National Landlords Association (NLA) has stressed the need for a diverse rental market in the UK. It has warned against incentivising large...
2nd May 2008The National Landlords Association (NLA) has stressed the need for a diverse rental market in the UK. It has warned against incentivising large...
Expert offers buy-to-let industry account
29th April 2008
Property rental costs are on the increase due to a variety of factors - including rising demand for this kind of home, according to a spokesperson...
29th April 2008Property rental costs are on the increase due to a variety of factors - including rising demand for this kind of home, according to a spokesperson...
Research 'crucial' when considering property investment
25th April 2008
Those considering buying an investment property should seek out advice on investing in the location, according to BuyAssociation.Property editor at...
25th April 2008Those considering buying an investment property should seek out advice on investing in the location, according to BuyAssociation.Property editor at...
Buy-to-let investors 'could snap up bargains'
25th April 2008
Investing in a 2nd mortgage in the present climate could mean buy-to-let investors will be able to find "bargain purchase," according to...
25th April 2008Investing in a 2nd mortgage in the present climate could mean buy-to-let investors will be able to find "bargain purchase," according to...
Lettings industry has grown, says Arla
22nd April 2008
The lettings industry has developed "from a cottage industry into a highly professional sector of the housing market" in recent years,...
22nd April 2008The lettings industry has developed "from a cottage industry into a highly professional sector of the housing market" in recent years,...
UK tenant demand 'soaring'
8th April 2008
Demand for rented accommodation is soaring in the UK, according to the latest figures collected by Paragon. A poll of British landlords by the...
8th April 2008Demand for rented accommodation is soaring in the UK, according to the latest figures collected by Paragon. A poll of British landlords by the...
Bucks residents 'living the good life'
31st March 2008
Interest in the property market in Buckinghamshire may well increase following its identification as the county whose residents have the highest...
31st March 2008Interest in the property market in Buckinghamshire may well increase following its identification as the county whose residents have the highest...
Under-30s 'prioritise UK property investment'
28th March 2008
UK property investment is a key priority for the majority of Britons under the age of 30, it has been suggested.Juggling their investments and...
28th March 2008UK property investment is a key priority for the majority of Britons under the age of 30, it has been suggested.Juggling their investments and...