Housing market

“Exciting”, “the heart of the action”, “multicultural”, “world-class” – these and other phrases are so often used to describe the cultural capitals of London and New York. On the opposite sides of the Atlantic though they may be, both of these cities have a great deal in common when it comes to things like lifestyle, employment opportunities and...

A few years ago, the idea of tiny living took the world by storm. People from all over the U.S. became almost obsessed with the idea of living in a tiny home on a temporary or permanent foundation. This movement was fueled by the already popular idea of minimalism and, all at once, several TV shows on channels like TLC began airing stories of people who were in search of tiny homes. But, now, a new tiny...

The UK property market is on the up. Prices are increasing year on year in towns and cities across the country and savvy entrepreneurs are seeing big returns on their investments. As a result, the demand for estate agents and property specific services is higher than ever before and increasing numbers of ambitious entrepreneurs and looking for ways to cash in on the property boom. Though there is money...

You were happily looking for a new property, or to sell your property, and the country voted for Brexit. What seemed like a solid, healthy investment may now seem less reliable. So should you continue with your purchase (or sale) now that the UK has decided to leave the EU? Landlord News explains. The Governor of the Bank of England, Mark Carney, has recently announced that interest rates may be cut...

The arguments from the ‘Leave’ and ‘Remain’ camps have been flying backwards and forwards for weeks, with only a few days left until the all-important vote. But, crucially, how would Brexit affect the housing market? The Chancellor, George Osborne, has said that a UK vote to leave the European Union would cause an "immediate economic shock" that could stunt any growth in house...

Over the past two decades, Manchester has changed dramatically. It has gone from being a neglected industrial town to one of the UK’s most exciting cities, with new transport infrastructure, a revamped city centre and a booming local economy. Culturally, too, it has come on in leaps and bounds, becoming a major centre for the arts, entertainment and shopping. It’s now widely considered to be...

The property sector is attractive to many people as one of the few ways of earning a very good living without having to acquire official qualifications or experience. However, the easy entry into establishing a property business does not mean it is all plain sailing from there. The property sector is a complex and challenging arena and many skills are required to effectively manage a small property...

The way we buy, sell, let and rent property has changed dramatically over the past decade as new online alternatives and hybrid models have shaken up the status quo. Until relatively recently, traditional High Street agents essentially owned 99.9% of the market and it was commonly accepted that if you wanted to sell or let your property, you would pop down to your local High Street agent’s office...

Many buyers are reluctant or unsure on whether or not to sell their home. Families may worry about the current and future home values, investors may be wondering if the time is right. Sellers are concerned, and smartly so, with current interest rate trends. Sellers are asking, "Can buyers qualify for mortgages?" There are many things to think about when considering to sell your home, like friends and loved...

UK House Prices Up a Full 8 Per Cent According to official figures, house prices across the United Kingdom have risen by a full 8 per cent since this time last year, despite a slight fall during March. The .5 per cent drop in average house prices throughout March – from £253,000 to £252,000 – was allegedly the result of tough new lending rules (according to leading economists),...