Mapping the world’s most successful property moguls


Danny Gee is content marketing executive at My Tool Shed Shopping centres, hotels and high-rise office blocks — all buildings you recognise on your daily commute or did before the lockdown had you move to a makeshift desk at home with a view of the neighbour’s back garden. As for the names and faces behind […]

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Nivo launches second charge lenders Technology Steering Committee


Nivo has formed a Technology Steering Committee, bringing together major lenders in the second charge market. The committee will be charged with continually researching and discussing ways that technology can help make things easier for consumer and brokers, and to drive up conversions rates. Mat Elliott, chief development officer at Nivo, said: “There’s a real […]

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Northern Ireland dealing with pent up demand after reopening


The Northern Ireland housing market is dealing with a flurry of activity after reopening on Monday 15th June. The Guild of Property Professionals said a significant number of enquiries usually occur at this time of year – and losing March to June to the lockdown is only exacerbating this process. Art O’Hagan, managing director of […]

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Intervention is needed to save the dream of homeownership


Lucy Mullins is co-founder of StepLadder The aspiration, importance and challenge of homeownership has always been a topic that resonates deeply with people in the UK. Other European countries don’t have the same fascination with buying a home and many people are happy to rent to retirement and beyond. But in the UK, attitudes regarding […]

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Boutique property concierge firm launches in Edinburgh


A boutique property concierge firm has launched in Edinburgh from Rhea Balfour, who previously worked in surveying for companies like David Adamson Group. RJB Property Consultants and Surveyors will provide a selection of property services to owners and investors across Edinburgh, supporting clients with buying, selling, renovating and maintaining property. Rhea Balfour, founder of RJB […]

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June lettings activity matching 2019 levels


The first fortnight in June has seen new and completed lettings applications surge above 2019 levels in some cases, research from Goodlord has found. Demand for rental properties has steadily gained paced since 13th May, when restrictions on moving house were lifted. The busiest day for new applications was 2nd June, when they hit 112% […]

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Kent Reliance reintroduces shared ownership


Kent Reliance for Intermediaries has reintroduced its shared ownership residential product range, which is available on purchase or remortgage applications up to 75% LTV. The specialist lender can offer up to 100% of the share loan from a minimum of £50,000 up to a maximum of £1m. The range will revert to a Bank of […]

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Barclays unveils portfolio buy-to-let products


Barclays has launched portfolio products for landlords from 2.11% to 75% LTV with a £1,795 fee. These are for landlords with more than four buy-to-let properties. There is also a 5-year buy-to-let purchase product at 2.05% to 75% LTV with a £1,295 fee. Barclays has also launched residential products. For example, there is a 2-year […]

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SDL Auctions to hold largest live broadcast auction this month


SDL Auctions is hosting a major live broadcast auction at the end of the month. Some 161 residential and commercial property lots will go under the hammer on 30th June. Properties for auction include a detached family house in Derby, a property in Dudley which is said to have all the makings of a HMO, […]

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