A Fairer Private Rented Sector
A Fairer Private Rented Sector Foreword from the Secretary of State In the words of Michael Gove Everyone has a right to a decent home. No one should be condemned to live in properties…
House prices still rising but that could change soon
House prices still rising but that could change soon The current climate could be short lived House price growth hit a five-month high in February, according to Land Registry data but there are warnings that…
Northampton house prices continue to rise
Northampton house prices continue to rise Property rose by 0.5 percent more expensive than in February, new figures show. The boost contributes to the longer-term trend, which has seen property prices in the area achieve…
Rise in buyer interest for renovation projects
Buying agency Stacks Property Search is reporting g rising buyer demand for wrecks requiring significant levels of renovation. The agency says that in the current market, where demand for property outstrips supply, more buyers struggling…
Rightmove pushing reluctant sellers to come to market within weeks
The number one portal is making a big marketing and research push to get reluctant owners to put up the For Sale boards next month. It says its own research shows that March is the…
Tax clampdown on second homes announced by government
Owners of second homes who abuse a tax loophole by claiming their often-empty properties are holiday lets will be forced to pay under new measures announced by the government today. The Department of Levelling Up,…
Plans to force buy-to-let owners to pay up to £10,000 to boost energy efficiency
Campaigners are calling for plans to charge landlords up to £10k to be scrapped Plans are for all new rental homes to have an energy rating of C or above Campaigners are urging the Government…
New portal reveals charges to agents plus extra for multi-listing service
The new portal OpenBrix, which is powered by Blockchain, has revealed its fee structure ahead of its formal launch on September 1. It’s going to charge £75 per branch per month, plus £1 per property…
Here we go again – Help To Buy looks likely to be extended
Government leaks to mainstream and building trade media suggest the controversial Help To Buy scheme will be extended beyond its end-of-2020 deadline.
Faster conveyancing? Land Registry accepts electronic signatures
HM Land Registry is now accepting witnessed electronic signatures on documents for the transfer of ownership of property, the creation of leases, and on securing mortgages.