Online event unveiled to discuss Planning for the Future consultation


Landmark Information, a provider of information to the property market, is chairing an online event to discuss the Government’s ‘Planning for the Future’ consultation. The event will bring industry leaders together to debate the details of the consultation paper, share their views and raise questions on how the proposed reforms to the planning system may […]

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Sellers not reducing prices as UK property market bounces back


Despite almost half (45%) of buyers asking for a price reduction on properties in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, home sellers are not budging on price according to the latest research by online estate agent Strike. The area most likely for buyers to ask for a price reduction is London, where 70% of sellers say […]

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Deadline for COVID mortgage payment holidays revealed


The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has revealed that COVID mortgage payment holidays in the UK will not extend past the 31 October and any financial support past that point will be marked on credit files. The FCA has emphasised that both a payment holiday and partial payment holiday are temporary, and the outstanding amount will […]

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NRLA: Rent controls would be disaster for London renters


Proposals by the Mayor of London Sadiq Khan for rent controls in the capital would be a “disaster” for tenants, the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) has argued. The NRLA are pointing to a report published by the Treasury in 2010 under the last Labour Government, of which the Mayor was a member, which investigated […]

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Remortgagors see increase in property value


Of those who remortgaged, 62% saw it lead to an increase in the value of their home, according to a recent survey by Natwest. The survey also revealed that almost half (45%) of 18-30 year olds’ homes are now worth between 10% and 20% more having remortgaged. In addition, 13% of those chose to remortgage […]

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Homeowners remortgaging due to financial pressures of COVID-19


Almost one in 10 UK homeowners say they have remortgaged to relieve financial anxieties caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a recent survey by Natwest. Natwest commissioned a survey to look into the remortgaging habits and attitudes of homeowners in the UK to gain a snapshot of how the pandemic has financially impacted homeowners. […]

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London has highest rental price premium in Europe


London is home to the highest rental price premium of any capital city in Europe when compared to the national rental cost in each nation, according to the latest research by rental marketplace Spotahome. Spotahome looked at the cost of renting in each city across the EU and UK and how it compared to the […]

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Brits feel least safe in Portsmouth and Brighton


UK homeowners and renters feel least safe in Portsmouth and Brighton on the South Coast, with Newcastle, Swansea and Chelmsford coming behind. Confused.com research found that people feel most unsafe when there’s loitering on the streets (42%), stretched emergency services (38%) and the presence of homeless people (31%). On the flipside people feel the safest […]

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Why I don’t see shared ownership becoming mainstream


The government’s proposed changes to shared ownership is a development that will open up the market to thousands of buyers. The scheme will be changed so buyers will only have to purchase a minimum stake of 10% of a property, down from 25%. They will also be able to buy 1% shares in homes, up […]

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International students and young professionals overcome corona fears to pursue dreams of moving abroad


Despite Covid-19 travel fears, over 65% of international students and young professionals are still pursuing their dreams and moving abroad. HousingAnywhere’s survey into concerns with regards to moving abroad showed that people worry about their health and safety, but refuse to let this change their plans with regards to their destination or timing. The main […]

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