Proposals have been announced by the Government that would ensure more sprinklers in new high rise blocks of flats in England. It says in a new consultation document that thousands of residents will benefit from safer homes under proposals that would see sprinklers installed in new high rise homes. The Government is also looking at […]
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Average prices in the prime central London property market fell by 4.4% in the year to August 2019, the most modest fall recorded so far in 2019, the latest index report shows. The annual decreases in the volume of sales in also moderated as buyers responded to price adjustments and the Brexit deadline extension, according […]
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Across Britain as a whole, the current average first time buyer house price is £193,701, some 28% cheaper than the current average price paid by former owner occupiers of £268,119, new research shows. In England first time buyers are currently paying 27% less than those already on the ladder, with this gap marginally smaller in […]
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Home value growth has largely followed job creation since the recession in the United States, further concentrating the housing market to large cities with rural areas lagging behind in terms of recovery. Some 35.1% of employment growth and 40.7% of home value growth since July 2009 have come from the 10 largest job markets in […]
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While Chancellor Sajid Javid announced extra resource for local authorities, there is general disappointment that there was little for housing and planning in his spending review. ‘Additional funding for local authorities is much needed and welcome. However, the spending review offers little to support new housing delivery or overstretched planning departments,’ said Melanie Leech, chief […]
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A pet friendly home is the most desirable attribute in a rental property, according to new research aimed at giving landlords an insight into the wants and needs of their tenants. The research found that 14% renters rated pets being allowed in the property as their most important requirement. That figure nearly doubles in the […]
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Rental value growth in prime central London has been broadly flat over the last 12 months, underpinned by the fact demand has grown faster than supply, the latest sector report says. However, as average sale prices have declined over the same period, this has led to a rise in yields, according to the August prime […]
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A national awareness campaign is required to help landlords get to grip with new Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) legislation, according to a new report. The report, titled Communicating new EPC rules to landlords and tenants, is the 12th and final instalment in a series funded by the TDS Charitable Foundation, designed to raise standards and […]
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The Renting Homes Wales Act which is now in forces is causing confusion for landlords and letting agents as it does not outline a fees structure, it is claimed. The Act, which came into force on 01 September was given Royal Assent in May of this year, giving the Welsh Government just under four months […]
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The National Federation of Builders (NFB), which represents the broadest range of building and contracting businesses across England and Wales, is questioning the newly proposed licensing scheme targeted at tackling shoddy building work or poor business practice. The construction sector is one of the highest regulated sectors, not only through contractual obligations scrutinised by its […]
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