What’s happening in the UK's rental market right now?
By Rosie Dowd on 19th Feb 2024In recent years, the rental market has experienced unprecedented activity. There are far more people wishing to move than there are rental properties available, as evidenced by the numerous headlines regarding the high demand for...
Plans Axed To Introduce Energy Efficiency Targets
By Michael Poole on 21st Sep 2023Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has axed the plans to introduce energy efficiency targets for landlords in England and Wales, to be met by April 2025. Landlords in England and Wales were expected to meet energy efficiency goals set by...
The first 100% LTV mortgage was launched today.
By Michael Poole on 9th May 2023The first 100% LTV mortgage was launched today. This means that if the buyer meets the lending policy/criteria, no deposit is required. Because this scheme will be shared on social media, we wanted to provide accurate information...
Industry Update September 2022
By Michael Poole on 23rd Sep 2022Have The Interest Rates Increased? The government saw the seventh increase in interest rates, as expected. The interest rates were inevitable with the highest inflation rate in decades and a government keen to cut taxes. The Bank...
House Prices Drop For The First Time This Year
By Michael Poole on 26th Aug 2022Why have the house prices dropped? It is currently the summer holiday period, the first without any travel restrictions since the pandemic. This means that people are less interested in the property market currently and the market...
The Highest Interest Increase in 13 Years
By Michael Poole on 5th May 2022The bank of England has announced today that they plan to increase the interest prices to the highest in 13 years. This increase is 0.75% to 1%. Mortgage holders, house hunters, and savers will be affected by the Bank of...
Total property values have rocketed by 80% across England over the last 10 years.
By Michael Poole on 7th Jan 2022According to recent reports via Property Industry Eye, the total value of homes in England have increased 80% over the last decade. This figure has been predominantly driven by the value of rental homes more so than owned homes...
Four Key Takeaways on the Property Market this Month
By Michael Poole on 31st Aug 2021Four key takeaways on the property market this month House prices have kept rising all year so far. However this month we’ve seen a drop of just over £1,000 from the average asking price of a home in Britain, which now stands...