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London property 'a wise investment'
Investors around the UK and the rest of the world are realising that London property is a safe purchase because they are very unlikely to lose out while they own the building, one expert has explained.
Ed Mead, director at Douglas & Gordon, said that the prime central London market remains...
16 hours ago
Property owners 'should not shy away' from DIY
UK property owners should be encouraged to make more home improvements in order to boost the appeal and value of their home, it has been claimed.
Jason Orme, editor at Homebuilding & Renovating, acknowledged that there has been an increase in the number of people carrying out their own home improvements in recent times...
16 hours ago
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Impressive entrance halls 'extremely important' to sellers
The entrance hall of a property is one of the most important features when it comes to selling a house, and homeowners should bear this in mind when it comes to putting the property on the market, one specialist has advised.
Graham Lock, director and co-founder of House Network, explained that many people underestimate the...
16 hours ago
Gross mortgage lending rises by 10%
Gross mortgage lending in January was ten per cent higher than a year ago, according to the latest report by the Council of Mortgage Lenders.
Research carried out by the body shows that gross mortgage lending in the UK totalled an estimated £10.5 billion last month, which is down slightly from December but a big rise on the £9.5 billion recorded in...
21st Feb 2012
House buyers 'confident about market stability'
Brits are increasingly becoming more confident about the state of the housing market, as more people realise UK residential property is the best investment for their money, one expert has observed.
Stuart Law, chief executive at investment advice company Assetz, said that people have come to realise that the UK housing...
21st Feb 2012
Modern buildings 'a good bet' for student property investors
People thinking of investing in student property have been advised that modern buildings are their best bet if they are hoping of pulling in tenants and making a profit.
Peter Mindenhall, researcher at IPINGlobal.com, said that the traditional converted semi is not as popular at the moment, due to the increase in rental...
21st Feb 2012
Monthly asking price increase 'highest for ten years'
The average asking price for a UK property increase by 4.1 per cent this month, which is the highest monthly increase since April 2002, according to the latest figures.
There was evidence of increasing housing market confidence, which contributed to an unexpectedly strong price hike, fuelled by cash-rich market sectors where...
20th Feb 2012
Now 'a good time' to buy new homes
Now is a particularly good time to purchase new-build property in the UK, according to one expert who has claimed they are a wise investment.
Kevin Wilkins, group marketing director at Bovis Homes, said that the new homes market is continuing to show increasing price...
20th Feb 2012
Buy to let mortgage options 'are widening'
The potential options open to people looking for buy to let mortgages are increasing as lenders realise they are more profitable, it has been noted.
Lee Grandin, director at Landlord Mortgages, said that more people are currently looking to purchase buy to let property, as predominately rental returns are holding very well...
17th Feb 2012
Energy efficiency 'a big attraction' to property buyers
People considering buying new homes in the UK in the weeks and months ahead will be paying attention to issues such as energy efficiency when making their decision to invest, one expert has advised.
Graham Lock, director and co-founder of HouseNetwork, said that if your windows are showing signs of wear and tear...
16th Feb 2012