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London landlords welcome far-higher yields
Landlords in London have seen their monthly prices for rental homes increase by almost five times as much as those who operate elsewhere in the UK, an expert has claimed. At the moment, demand for rental housing in the UK property market remains high because people across the country cannot afford a deposit to pay for the purchase of their first home. However, Tim Morgan, ...
23rd Nov 2012
Fewer tariffs might not mean cheaper energy bills for UK property owners
People living in properties for sale were given hope this week when the government announced that it would be making the energy sector easier to follow, with the number of tariffs providers' are allowed to carry slashed. However, Citizens Advice has now claimed that this may not make it more cost-effective to heat homes and keep them free from damage and insurance ...
22nd Nov 2012
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Communities come together to create a digital neighbourhood watch
The traditional neighbourhood watch was always a way for owners of properties for sale to make sure that they were looking after their own homes as well as those of everyone around them. However, this could be a thing of the past, as more are now turning towards digital channels. According to a study carried out by Legal and General, some 60 per cent are either already ...
21st Nov 2012
Self-build UK property more accessible for those with a high budget
It may have been seen in the past as a way for those not able to afford to buy properties for sale to get themselves onto the housing ladder for a smaller amount of money, but it has been claimed by an expert that self-build housing is now a market almost exclusively for those with a higher budget. With deposits and mortgages for existing homes still prohibitive, and ...
16th Nov 2012
UK property ownership at lowest level since 1988
The number of people in the UK who own properties for sale is now at its lowest level at any point in the last 24 years, it has been revealed by a new report, which claims that the housing market is "in crisis". According to the HomeOwners Alliance (HOA), the proportion of Brits who owned their own houses hit a peak in 2002 when it reached 69.7 per cent. However, ...
16th Nov 2012
FTBS face costs of £100,000 more when buying properties for sale in London
First timers looking to get a foothold on the UK property ladder in London could face paying an additional £100,000 for the privilege, when compared to the rest of the UK. According to Halifax, the average first-time buyer in Camden in the capital will face a deposit of upwards of £145,000 when looking for their house, which is five times as much as the national ...
15th Nov 2012
Insulating the home can go a long way to saving on bills
Many British owners of properties for sale will still be worrying at this time of year about protecting themselves and their family members from the cold weather without having to spend big on their energy bills. With British Gas customers about to experience hikes that will see their energy prices jump by £76 per year, many will be looking for ways to reduce this ...
13th Nov 2012
Lenders now lowering rates for FTBs to boost UK property
More mortgage lenders are now changing their rates to make sure that it is easier for a greater number of new buyers to come into the market and purchase properties for sale. Earlier this week (November 7th), the consumer watchdog Which? urged lenders and banks, along with the government, to do more to prove what they are doing in terms of passing down the savings made ...
8th Nov 2012
CML calls for a more consumer-focused lending market
The Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) has made calls for the mortgage market to be more focused around consumers and buyers of properties for sale, saying that lenders already have the means in place to make this the case. According to the organisation's chairman Martijn Van der Heijden, speaking at the annual conference, it is already the case that lenders across the ...
8th Nov 2012
Older residents can use equity release to pay for care in retirement
Many older residents of the UK are facing up to the fact in recent months and years that they have not put enough money away for their retirement and old age. However, according to expert, equity release from housing can be a great way to make sure funding is available. Old people will often move to smaller UK property for a number of reasons such as being able to have ...
7th Nov 2012