There’s no doubt it’s been a turbulent year with some drastic fluctuations in the property market due to the global pandemic. We’ve seen the sudden cessation of activity due to lockdown followed by a buoyant recovery. But when it comes to affordability, what hasn’t changed has...
As further restrictions are eased, more statistics are emerging on the effect of lockdown on the property market. Previous forecasts had tended to be pessimistic; however, the reality has proved to be not quite as gloomy. Revised estimates more optimistic In April, property website Zoopla predicted more than...
In the wake of enforced inactivity due to lockdown, many estate agents are looking at redundancy and job changes while there has been an increase in self-employed agents and more online activity. Research by recruitment agent Rayner Personnel, reveals two-thirds of UK estate agents are considering...
Some fascinating analysis by Mike DelPrete, a global real estate tech strategist, has shown how property markets across the world have reacted to different lockdown situations. The findings reveal that the longer and more restrictive the lockdown, the more rapid the housing market bounce back. Countries with...
The beauty of HMOs (Houses in Multiple Occupation) is that they enable you to generate multiple income channels with one single investment. It’s a tempting proposition – a single property with five bedrooms gives you five separate income streams. If a room is vacant, you still...