According to reports on Property Wire, Brits are generally confident about the future of the UK property market. The economic outlook may be uncertain and UK house prices as a whole are static but new research conducted by Santander Mortgages has revealed...
According to recently published research (Friday 20th January), the UK rental market is experiencing a slowdown.
Demand for rental property is reportedly easing off gradually but there is also evidence that UK tenants are experiencing problems meeting...
UK housing minister Grant Shapps has confirmed a new partnership between the government and the National House Building Council (NHBC). The two will join forces and share information on all aspects of the UK property market, from materials used to build...
Despite the fact that economic uncertainty and falling house prices in many areas of the UK, mortgage lending has fourth consecutive year-on-year increase according to the Council of Mortgage Lenders. Their latest figures (published on Thur 15th Dec)...
November saw an increase in first time buyer demand in the mortgage market, according to the latest figures from Connells Survey and Valuation. Their latest UK Housing Market Activity Report revealed a 3% month-on-month increase in the total number of...
UK properties have built before 1919 and have recorded the largest increase in value, according to new research published today (Dec 2) by Halifax. The Halifax Property Age Review keeps a record of the movement of four different property age bands. It...
Salford Quays property is on track to become even more desirable, thanks to plans for a prestigious new development.
If the plans come to fruition, the MediaCityUK site will be expanded by 459,000 square feet and benefit from improved public transport...
Last year, the first time buyers were regarded as species in danger disappearing altogether. Conservative mortgage lenders and high loan-to-value products coupled with rising rents meant that many were unable to find the funds for a 10 or 20% deposit....
Last year was particularly tumultuous one, for the UK housing market. Homeowners became increasingly cautious and opted to stay renovate rather than move up the property ladder. This trend led to a national shortage of houses for sale and a boost for...
The government has announced an extension of the Right to Buy scheme, which enables tenants living in council housing to purchase the property they reside in at a large discount. Originally launched by Margaret Thatcher’s Conservative government in the...