Was mortgage activity affected by the base rate rise?
Recent research has shown that there was a steady rise in both first-time buyer and home mover mortgage lending in November last year despite the base rate rise.
November sees property price growth stall
Recent figures have revealed a growth of 5.1% for the average UK property price in the year ending in November 2017, falling by 0.3% on the previous month.
Tackling the housing crisis
At least 11,000 homes in the UK have been unoccupied for at least a decade.
27% of younger generation believe they’ll be homeowners by 25
New research has revealed that a quarter of those aged between 18 and 21 believe they will own their home by the time they’re 25.
Help to Buy helps 300k FTB households
The Help to Buy scheme has been used by over 350,000 people across to UK to help them access the housing ladder.
New housing agency to “play a major role in fixing the housing market”
A new national housing agency has just been launched by the government.
Ban on tenants lettings agents’ fees still a year away
The ban on letting agents’ fees for tenants will not come into effect until next year due to the time it will take for it to pass through Parliament.
UK housebuilder reports rise in total completions
A UK Housebuilder has reported strong growth during the sixth month period ending in December 2017.
Quarter of home movers feel pressured into purchasing additional services
A consumer group has alleged that home movers are being pressured into paying for additional services to avoid losing out on their desired property.
Almost half of those searching for property do not intend to buy
Recent research has revealed that nearly half of those browsing property on the web have no intention of making a purchase.
Cabinet reshuffle: ‘New’ housing minister and all change for Lord Chancellor
Housing has been added to the remit of the existing secretary of state for the Department of Communities and Local Goverment.
Committee to discuss ‘Rogue Landlords’ and lettings fee ban
Academics and charities will today (8/1/18) be questioned on whether local authorities have sufficient powers to tackle ‘rogue landlords’.
Will property listings pick up after December’s drop?
Recent research has revealed that the final month of 2017 saw the lowest number of homes listed on the market during the entire year.
2017: A conveyancing year in review
2017 was an interesting year for the Conveyancing industry.
Figures show fall in planning applications
Recent research has revealed a fall in the number of planning applications and permissions despite the drive to increase the housing stock.
Regional house price growth disparities shrink
Recent figures have indicated an annual fall in the growth of house prices, with 2017 concluding at a rate of 2.6% compared to 4.5% the previous year.
16,000 FTBs helped by Stamp Duty cut says Prime Minister
In the six weeks since it was announced, the first-time buyer Stamp Duty cut has already helped around 16,000 people access the housing ladder.
New website offers properties as raffle prizes
A new website has been launched offering visitors property as raffle prizes.
Claims for mortgage repossession rise
The number of mortgage possession claims have seen a growth over the last six months according to statistics from the Ministry of Justice.
November sees sales received for registration rise
Price paid data from HM Land Registry sets out the details of residential and commercial land and property sales in England and Wales.