Housing market

On the surface, house prices in the UK are in a state of flux. After unprecedented growth through the preceding two decades, there are signs that the cost of buying a property is about to either stabilise or even come down.   Partly fuelled by pre-Brexit anxiety, growth remains low, standing at 1.1% month-on-month according to the Halifax bank. These figures represent an increase in growth...

More than 6.8 million manufactured homes were primary residences in 2013, the year for which the latest accurate data is available. Judging from the more recent individual sales numbers posted by the manufacturers, this number has grown considerably. A manufactured home is defined as a home built after 1976, and it consists of two or more sections that form a single story dwelling as stipulated in the...

It's becoming more and more difficult to find affordable properties in the UK. More people are struggling to get on to the property ladder and even renting is becoming a luxury. With the increased cost of living, more people are seeking an alternative living experience. London is a wonderful city, that has a rich culture and is filled with very interesting people. If you work in London and hate...

As one of the most highly esteemed neighbourhoods in prime central London, Mayfair has come a long way from an empty piece of land to a blossoming community. Ideally situated in the heart of London's West End, to the east of Hyde Park, the district is a global hotspot providing residents and tourists alike with some of the best retail therapy, fine dining and luxury real estate in the world. Mayfair...

There are times when taking on a variable loan can benefit a borrower, and then there are other times when it is a much riskier proposition. The only way to know for sure which is the best option for your mortgage financing needs is to have a crystal ball that can gaze into the future, but that’s not really an option. If you are a homeowner in Manitoba and you are thinking about taking out a new...

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It has become a well known fact that property prices have been on the rise for a number of decades now. Despite a global recession in 2008 which saw house prices crash, property continues to shoot up in value every year, with the average price now standing at £234,794. This figure strikes fear into the hearts of many first time buyers, who now need to acquire a relatively large sum of money for a...

For the longest time, beachside houses and condos have been the default ‘dream home’ option for Aussie home buyers. But that’s all changing. In recent years, the Australian real estate market has witnessed a new and growing trend: residential golf estates. Increasingly popular among first home buyers and retirees alike, these lifestyle estates offer comfortable high-end living, while...

Mark Siffin, the Chairman and CEO of the Maefield Development Platform family of companies since its inception in 1991, is a man of rare and extraordinary vision. His background in trading with the Chicago Mercantile Exchange and his long-standing fascination with both real estate and global trading markets positioned him perfectly for the role he now plays, planning the strategic direction of Maefield...

Investors know that mature markets tend to offer reliable yield, but if you want the prospect of the best returns, you need to look for the new, emerging markets.  While London is the UK’s biggest city and therefore its biggest, single housing market, regional housing markets are currently showing more potential for growth and Manchester is leading the way.  There are several reasons why...