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Residential London property 'a safe place' for investment
Property in London remains one of the safest places for people to invest their money, according to one industry analyst who has predicted that this may be the case for some time. Hugh Best, head of investment management at London Central Portfolio, said he expects to see above-trend growth in prime London property in the coming years, particularly from overseas buyers. ...
3rd Aug 2011
London property investment 'advisable' in run-up to Olympics
Property investors eyeing a new home should focus on the capital, as London property is expected to spike in value in the run-up to the Olympic Games next year, it has been asserted. Peter Mindenhall, researcher at IPINGlobal.com, said that London presents a "very strong case" as far as property investment is concerned across most sectors, providing that the ...
3rd Aug 2011
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Demand for new homes 'has never waned'
The demand for new homes from people hoping to get onto the housing ladder has never waned, despite the major fluctuation in the property market in recent years, it has been claimed. According to Darren Owen, director at Property & Finance Solutions (PFS), the situation is becoming more and more positive for those looking to invest in the property market, with people ...
2nd Aug 2011
Major property improvements 'being put on hold'
Homeowners are putting on hold major property improvements as they take account of their finances, one expert has claimed. According to Jason Orme, editor at Homebuilding & Renovating, there are many possible reasons that could explain why DIY sales fell considerably in July. Last week, the Confederation of British Industry reported that hardware and DIY sales volumes ...
1st Aug 2011
Mortgage fraud exposure 'is encouraging'
The number of cases of mortgage fraud in the UK is encouraging as it shows that the industry is taking action against law-breakers, one property market expert has asserted. According to Bernard Clarke, spokesman for the Council of Mortgage Lenders, the work being done to curb mortgage fraud is vital to maintaining the integrity of the industry. His comments follow the ...
29th Jul 2011
High tuition fees 'will boost rental demand'
The increase in tuition fees for university education will lead to a rise in demand for private property to rent , according to one expert who said it is becoming an "increasingly attractive alternative" to more expensive university halls. Jonathan Moore, director of HomesForStudents.co.uk, said he is expecting demand for private accommodation to increase ...
28th Jul 2011
Confidence 'returning to the housing market'
Confidence is slowly beginning to return to the country's housing market as homeowners who are both selling and buying increase their activity, one expert has claimed. Selwyn Lim, director of Mouseprice, said it is no surprise that the supply of property has increased to its highest level for two years. His comments follow the publication of data by the National ...
28th Jul 2011
Interest in sustainable housing 'is great'
There is still a great deal of interest in sustainable housing as people look to buy a property which is not only environmentally friendly, but will also have lower energy bills, one expert has commented. According to Chayley Collis, marketing manager at Green Building Store, existing homeowners are also showing increasing interest in energy-efficiency products to add to ...
26th Jul 2011
Regulations 'could bolster buy to let sector'
The UK's buy to let sector could be bolstered through the introduction of new regulations, according to one organisation. Roger Southam, chairman and chief executive of Chainbow, said that it is currently far too easy for people to enter the buy to let sector as a landlord and this may enable unscrupulous individuals to take advantage of people. To address the ...
25th Jul 2011
Housing availability 'should be increased'
There needs to be an increase in the amount of housing being made available to people in the UK, according to one organisation which has called on the government to act quickly to achieve this. Steve Turner, spokesman for the Home Building Federation, said anything that boosts the supply of housing is to be welcomed at the moment. His comments follow a report by the ...
21st Jul 2011