The residential property market in the Highlands of Scotland is seeing a boost from second home buyers while in Aberdeenshire a new road link is attracting those commuting into the city. Property sales in Inverness increased almost twofold in the second quarter of 2019 compared to the previous quarter, with buyer confidence also remaining high, […]
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A £62 million flood fund has been announced which aims to protect over 9,000 homes in England with 13 projects receiving the help for defences and regeneration. The projects in Yorkshire, Cumbria, the North East and the South East of England will improve existing flood defences, boost economic regeneration and increase prosperity, according to Environment […]
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Extensive cracks, marks and stains on walls, ceilings and floors leaves the biggest negative impression on people viewing a property, while many are also put off by shoddy bathrooms and kitchens, research has found. It is the cracks, marks and stains that tops the list of off putting issue with 76% saying these would result […]
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The Mayor of London has launched a search for a development partner for the St Ann’s hospital site in Haringey, through his London Development Panel, with the majority of homes being affordable. Sadiq Khan purchased two thirds, some 7.1 hectares, of the St Ann’s Hospital site from the Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health Trust […]
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People living in cities have different priorities when it comes to where they live such as property costs and energy efficient homes, and many favour renting over owning, new research shows. Some 61% would consider renting when they retire, 56% believe owning property is less important, superfast internet is the most important requirement, energy conservation […]
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It has been assumed that the housing market has been slowing since the European Union referendum over three year ago, but figures and analysis reports are confirming this as we approach yet another Brexit deadline. I have said this before, and I will again, just imagine where the market would be without Brexit. Indeed it […]
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London boroughs have seen property sales fall by a greater proportion than the rest of the UK since the European Union referendum in June 2016, a new analysis of figures suggests. However many areas in Wales, Northern Ireland, Scotland and the North of England are seeing more transactions than before the vote, according to the […]
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House prices are continuing to increase slowing in the UK but the residential property market is now at its most inconsistent for many years, according to a new piece of research. While the market’s performance is underpinned by slow growth across all regions, the report from Carter Jonas reveals polarising regional differences based on their […]
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First time buyers have been the driving force for housing sales in recent years and were the largest group of purchasers in 2018 with 36% of all sales, and are expected to remain so in 2019. A new analysis from Hometrack, which looks at the key drivers of first time buyer purchases and outlook, suggests […]
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The announcement of a £3.6 billion Towns Fund to support towns across England to build prosperous futures through innovative regeneration has been welcomed by the Guild of Property Professionals. Some 100 have been invited to develop proposals for a new generation of multi-million pound Town Deals, allowing communities, businesses and local leaders to join forces […]
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