Last year, the government published proposed new standards for the private rented sector, including plans to end section 21 notices, introduce a new ombudsman, and limit rent rises to once per year. So what does this mean for the private rental sector? Why is the standard being proposed? The aim of introducing a Decent Homes Standard to […]
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The first quarter of 2023 has seen a downward trend in sales listings and buyer demand. The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors’ latest residential market survey reported the ninth successive negative monthly reading in January. New buyer enquiries fell to -47% from -40% the month before, making January the weakest monthly reading since April 2009.
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Anyone can become a property investor – you don’t need to pass an exam or hold a licence. However, to be a successful property investor, you should learn as much as you can about your chosen field of property investment – or as many fields as possible, so you can determine which is right for
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Recent surveys have shown sellers are willing to offer significant discounts to cash buyers. But by how much varies by region. However, most property investment experts agree cash buyers gain considerable advantages. Big discounts on offer for cash According to estate agent comparison site, GetAgent.co.uk, sellers have been slashing asking prices by as much as
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After an economic rollercoaster end to 2022, what’s in store for the property industry in the UK for 2023? As we start the year, the impact of the cost-of-living crisis and the recent rapid increases in interest rates dominate the sector. Ongoing effect of higher interest rates Thanks to a succession of interest rate hikes,
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House price growth has dropped in the last months, but what is the true situation regarding house price falls? As more data comes in, mortgage lenders and property experts have been offering mixed predictions about how far house prices will drop. Impact of mortgage costs According to Halifax, the cost of mortgages could cause a
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The concept of build-to-rent has been around for about a decade in the UK – and it has evolved significantly in that time. The build-to-rent market is seen as a potential answer to the current problem of a high volume of renters versus the lack of rental properties. Origins of build-to-rent The build-to-rent concept started
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In recent weeks, we’ve seen interest rate hikes, mortgage products pulled from the market, and government U-turns. All of this has caused further economic uncertainty and gloomy predictions for the housing market. But what’s the truth behind the hyperbolic headlines? House sales drop as mortgage rates rise It’s certainly true that some homeowners are going to struggle with
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Site sourcing – a different approach to property investment Rather than waiting to see what comes on the market – site sourcing is a way of being proactive. With so much information available online, you can seek out suitable sites for property development from the comfort of your home. Sites with potential Smaller developers and
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Like many other areas, the HMO market was hit by COVID pandemic restrictions which saw students moving back into family homes as universities closed. However, as normal conditions returned, so did demand for shared living accommodation. Demand exceeds supply The impact of the pandemic on the HMO market was short-lived as universities and colleges opened
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