Give up your Netflix and Starbucks and move back in with mum and dad Kirstie Allsopp is a presenter on one of the UK’s most popular TV programs for the property market Location, Location, Location For the last twenty years she has helped house-hunters find the perfect home in the perfect location. From her lofty …
We have recently offered two fixed-interest opportunities and a number of potential investors have asked the same questions: “are there any other costs which will reduce the 8% you are paying?” I can fully understand why they might be concerned. Hidden costs such as entry/exit fees and admin expenses are often contained in the fine …
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There is certainly strong demand in the housing sector, evidenced by Knight Frank reporting that in June there were 11.4 buyers for each new property, compared with 7.5 in June 2019. There are multiple reasons for this, including; low-interest rates the desire for more living and outdoor space quantitative easing good rental income streams the …
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One of the UK’s most popular pastimes is apparently surfing on Rightmove to see what properties are available. Another is then spending a pleasant day visiting houses when there is no intention of actually buying anything. Regrettably, at least from the estate agent’s point of view, a large number of those people are not turning …
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There is an acute shortage of building industry tradesmen in the UK and the problem is not a result of the current building boom. The problem has been growing for many years and the dearth of apprenticeships has been a major factor. In the not-too-distant past, an apprenticeship in a recognised trade in the construction …
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We have recently been advocating the benefits of conservatively refinancing a property and using the proceeds to invest elsewhere. A number of our clients are in the process of doing so, whilst others do not wish to increase the debt level for their properties. An example of one of the former is Mr. Smith (not …
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The Grenfell disaster in 2017 continues to impact numerous apartment owners throughout the UK. Issues over the cladding used on the building have raised concerns over the safety of other buildings. The cladding on numerous buildings must be replaced, and there is an ongoing debate over who is liable for the costs. The government has …
It pays to be a little cynical when it comes to positive comments about the state of a market. This is especially the case when they come from parties with vested interests. Nevertheless, it is worth considering comments that have recently been made by ‘informed people’ regarding the residential sector. According to one of the …
The recent budget seems to have bolstered the prospects for the residential sector, at least according to most agents. The news that the stamp duty holiday is being extended until the 30th of June and the government plans to introduce guarantees for 95% mortgages has certainly improved market sentiment. Savills, one of the UK’s leading …
The 2021 UK Budget and Price Forecasts: Where Looks Good? Read More »
The National Trust manages many historically important properties throughout the UK and is dedicated to preserving the country’s cultural heritage, historically significant items and areas of natural beauty. Most people support its ‘no development’ approach in relation to its properties. However, not everyone agrees with its recent criticism of the government’s plan to allow permitted …
The New Development Rights: Is it Cultural Heritage or Economic Activity? Read More »
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