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Impact of proposed Decent Homes Standard on the private rental sector

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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Property experts’ reaction to latest house price falls

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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Will the current mortgage crisis impact the UK rental market?

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

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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