Soaring demand in London is pushing up activity levels with the housing market seeing interest from would-be buyers, including property investors, rocketing, according to the latest report from Knight Frank. The number of new prospective… Housing market activity in London bounces back as demand surges
The housing market has enjoyed what some are calling a “Boris bounce” following the result of last month’s general election, with confidence in the market hitting a three-year high, according to a new survey. Zoopla,… Property market sentiment improves following Tory election victory
Fresh figures from Howsy has revealed the most in-demand cities to rent property in the United Kingdom, with some surprising findings. The rental management platform analysed demand across 23 major UK cities as well as… Most in demand areas in the UK to rent a property
An assembly member has welcomed the introduction of legislation for carbon monoxide detectors in rented homes in Wales. The Welsh Government says new regulations are to be introduced to tackle the threat of carbon monoxide poisoning.… New regulations to combat carbon monoxide poisoning
It now takes private landlords across the UK more than five months on average from making a claim to the courts for a property to be repossessed to it actually happening, with the problem most… New housing court needed ‘for the benefit of landlords and tenants alike’
Rents look set to rise over the next 12 months as the supply of new rental properties dries up, according to the latest survey by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). It said small… Rental supply shortage set to push up rents
The government plans to introduce mandatory electrical installation inspecting for all rented homes. Detailed regulations for enforcing compulsory five-year electrical safety checks in the private rented sector from July this year have been put forward… Mandatory electrical safety regulations to be introduced in England
Fresh research from Proportunity reveals how different property types performed over the past decade, based on price growth. The data, collected across England and Wales, shows that terraced houses have been the best performing housing… What have been the top performing property types of the past decade?
Student property remains one of the most lucrative investments available to landlords, with sky-high double-digit yields currently on offer in many parts of the country. With students heading back to university over the next few… Top tips for new student landlords
Landlords of the draughtiest homes in England and Wales will be required to upgrade their properties ahead of new rules requiring the installation of energy efficiency measures. Since April 2018, new rules have been in… Landlords urged to prepare for new MEES regulations in April
