Many first time buyers save for up to a decade for a deposit
Research from the consumer organisation Which? claims that first time buyers are typically saving for anything up to a decade for a deposit for a home.
Up to 1.4 million landlords could be unaware of buy-to-let tax changes
The existing rules that permit landlords to offset all of their mortgage interest against tax will, from this April, be phased out over the next three years until 2020/21.
Buy to let tax change triggers rush to mortgage intermediaries
The imminent mortgage interest tax relief changes coming into effect in April has triggered a surge in the number of mortgage applicants using intermediaries.
Rent increases drop to lowest level since 2013 - while London prices continue to fall
Rent increases across the UK have slowed to their lowest level since 2013, fresh data has revealed, with prices in London falling yet again.
Homes listed with agents on Mondays sell quickest, says Which?
Which Money? - part of the Which? consumer organisation - says its analysis of thousands of properties for sale suggests that those listed for the first time with agents on Monday is likely to sell more rapidly than those listed later in the week.
Stamp duty surcharge rakes in twice as much revenue as expected
The government has admitted that the three per cent stamp duty surcharge has raked in twice as much as expected.
Brexit to have minimal impact on buy-to-let market
As the government prepares to invoke Article 50 to leave the EU, very few experts forecast that Brexit will have an adverse affect on the buy-to-let market - despite some fears of a mass exodus of EU citizens from the UK.
UK rents to rocket 20% in the next five years
Rents are forecast to rise by more than 20% over the next five years as the falling number of new landlord instructions persists, according to the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
Majority of landlords undeterred by tax changes
The government's decision to introduce a raft of changes, including buy-to-let tax hikes, has so far failed to deter landlords.
Annual house price growth at lowest rate since July 2013
The latest house price index from Halifax reports that annual house price growth dipped during February.
Trade body asks government to give reasons for incoming tax changes
The Residential Landlords Association (RLA) is writing to the Office for Budget Responsibility asking it to provide clarification on controversial tax changes being introduced next month.
Top tips for improving your property's energy efficiency rating
The 2015 Energy Efficiency Regulations, passed in March 2015, set out minimum energy efficiency standards (MEES) for England and Wales. How can you keep your property within the confines of the law?
Landlords provide the stability that many tenants 'need and want'
Buy-to-let landlords continue to deliver longer tenancies, providing tenants with the stability that many tenants 'need and want', according to the Residential Landlords Association (RLA).
Tenants with children staying longer in rental accommodation
Tenants in private rented housing are staying longer than ever in their current homes as the proportion of tenants with children increases.
Another major Build To Rent city scheme gets green light
Bristol council has given consent to a 255 unit city centre Build to Rent scheme to be constructed and managed by Legal & General.
House prices haven't got the memo - and they're still rising
With almost every pundit predicting house prices to moderate in 2017 - perhaps even fall - it comes as some surprise that annual vales in the year to the end of February actually rose according to new figures from the Nationwide.
Survey reveals tenants' shocking lack of knowledge about renting
A survey of 1,000 tenants and landlords has provided evidence of what many agents already know - that the growing complexity of the private rental sector is proving challenging for many tenants and landlords alike to understand.
7 ways to damp proof your property
Damp is a major concern for many home owners and is one of the most frequent problems that we face with properties. Damp can lead to severe structural damage if not treated. Timberwise explain how you can avoid it.
Can commercial mortgages help sidestep buy to let tax changes?
The proportion of landlords considering commercial loans to fund purchases has doubled over the last 18 months as they try to avoid forthcoming changes to landlord taxation.
Capital appreciation on housing far outstrips other property types
Residential property has performed far better than any other property-type in terms of appreciation over the last year, according to new data.
Spike in demand for rental accommodation says ARLA
Figures from the Association of Residential Letting Agents, now formally known as ARLA Propertymark, suggest there has been a surge in demand for rental accommodation since the New Year.
Fewer landlords likely to sell, Paragon lettings survey reveals
Tenant demand for private rented accommodation is continuing to rise according to a market report from specialist lender Paragon Mortgages.
Long-term renting increasingly routine, according to survey
Four in 10 people who rent a home expect still to be renting a property for up to a decade, according to a new survey of over 2,000 tenants.
Mortgage price war sees lenders slash rates on buy-to-let properties
With interest rates at a record low level, competition among mortgage providers, somewhat unsurprisingly, continues to hot up.
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