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A recent survey by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has predicted that rents will rise by around 2% over the next twelve months across the United Kingdom. The survey also predicted that over the next five years rents in the UK will increase by 15% because of the increased demand for rental propertiesRead more

Nottingham council introduced a new licensing scheme for landlords in specific areas and the take up has been very low. The council has introduced the scheme in an attempt to raise standards in the private rental sector. They want to ensure that private tenants can rent homes that are well managed, comfortable and safe. TheRead more

There are so many people under the age of 45 renting private accommodation these days. They do not have their foot on the property ladder which they want to do, and Labour is promising people that their tenant legislation will be very friendly. This could really cost the Tories in votes. The charity, Shelter, hasRead more

Selling your house is tough enough but it will be even tougher if you have any of the 10 things identified in a recent survey conducted by Porcelain Superstore. Over 1500 participants responded to naming the things that would put them off buying a property and here they are in descending order: 10. Any PlumbingRead more

For many years property in Central London was rising in value faster than most other parts of the United Kingdom. One day this bubble had to burst and that happened a couple of years ago. Now it seems that a resurgence in the prime areas of the capital is in evidence as prices are beginningRead more

You will have no doubt seen a lot about Brexit and Article 50 lately in the media. Most of this “news” paints a dark picture for the future of the United Kingdom. The pound will tumble against the dollar even further, the stock markets will become volatile, and there will be a skilled labour shortageRead more

This is an overview of the effect of the recent budget in the UK for existing landlords and those thinking of entering the buy to let property investment market. The real news from the budget on 8 March 2017 is that there is no news. Landlords in the UK already feel that they have beenRead more

In today’s video we bring you good news about lending for the buy to let market. There are signs proven in the video that the buy to let market is in good shape. Buy to let lending has hit its highest level since the surge in stamp duty. The Council of Mortgage Lenders reported thatRead more

Investing in property has been declared as the best form of investment over the last ten years and the trends are likely to continue. Property investment in the UK delivered higher returns than alternative strategies such as gold, placing your money in savings accounts and playing the stock market. Property Investment Returns Far Exceed Gold,Read more

What Happened To Property Investment In 2016? Taking a look back at the UK property investment scene in 2016 reveals two significant factors. The first of these is the stamp duty increases and the second is the Brexit result to leave the European Union. How will these affect the market in 2017? The stamp dutyRead more