Bellway figures bring renewed confidence to new build
Sales and profits are up at homebuilder Bellway, with the interim figures suggesting that the doom and gloom following the Comprehensive Spending Review has failed to dent the recovery of the new-build...
View ArticleResilient new-build market bounces back
House prices in the new-build sector rose by 4 per cent last month, to almost completely wipe out the falls seen in October, according to the latest House Price Index from Smart New Homes.
View ArticleNew-build home prices hold firm in 2010
The price of a new home in the UK has fallen by 0.2 per cent over the past 12 months, according to the latest New Homes Index from Smartnewhomes.com, which claims that the market is only operating at...
View ArticlePlanning threat to homeowners in Localism Bill
Homeowners and landlords could be held indefinitely liable for mistakes made by previous owners if the Localism Bill passes through Parliament in its current form. This is the warning from the Law...
View ArticleNew home registrations hit three year peak
Registrations of new properties by house builders reached the highest monthly tally for more than three years during March, latest figures from the National House Building Council reveal. Both private...
View ArticleProperty owners warned over contaminated land
UK property owners could face a bill for £11.5 billion to clean up contaminated land, according to a new report. Figures from property search group SearchFlow show that almost 800,000 homes across the...
View ArticleUK’s city centres running out of flats to let, warns Assetz
A combination of overwhelming tenant demand and a shortage of new development is pushing Britain’s city centres into a flats famine, according to Assetz. In Manchester alone, five tenants are typically...
View ArticleRICS to propose guidelines on Japanese knotweed
Intrusive plant Japanese knotweed is feared for its potentially destructive effects when discovered at a property, but it needn't be a life sentence, according to the Royal Institution of Chartered...
View ArticleWays to secure your property against squatters
Property developers and landlords who want to protect their vacant building from the potential hazard of burglary, vandalism or squatters might want to consider calling on the services of a security firm.
View ArticleGo greener with gas
Improve your investment property’s eco-friendliness and energy efficiency with an electronic thermostat radiator valve. According to company Chalmor new electronic thermostats are greener and will...
View ArticleSpace savers when refitting a home to rent
When refitting a home for rent, especially if you are providing furnishings, you need to consider the most space efficient ways to include all necessary items. There are plenty of unique products on...
View ArticleBeware of old homes
Investors who don’t get a survey done on old properties before buying could face repair bills of up to £40, 000. The continuing buy-to-let boom and the shortage of houses for sale has left investors...
View ArticleBathroom design for rental properties
Space, functionality and appearance are important factors to take into account when renovating the bathroom of a rental property. Landlords need to make tough decisions about the floor-plan and quality...
View ArticleGet the right glass to stop noisy neighbours
Noise attenuation can be the difference between a happy tenant and a sleep-deprived frustrated one. That is why it is important for landlords to install glass into windows and doors that is going to...
View ArticleAn alternative to bathroom tiles
When developing a property for the rental market it is important to keep costs down and ensure the materials have plenty of longevity. Graham&Brown has released a new range of wallpaper from the...
View ArticleWhat the green tax means for landlords
The new green tax could see minor repairs on buy-to-let properties hit the back pocket of landlords. According to MP Tim Yeo, head of the energy select committee, landlords could face extensive bills...
View ArticleProtect your property from flooding
Yesterday saw areas in the UK’s South West, Midlands and Anglian put on flood warning. The heavy rains also saw further locations in all regions except the North West were put on flood alert.
View ArticleCommercial landlords win in cash injection for the high street
The 12 winning towns for the first round of the 'Portas Pilot' competition have been announced. The competition was to win a share of £1.2 million of government funding to revitalise Britain's high...
View ArticleLandlords need to deal with squatters swiftly
With the change in laws regarding squatters in residential properties the focus on landlords is even more intense. Many landlords, especially those with large property portfolios, have to deal with...
View ArticleThe Green Deal and landlords
The Green Deal is a government scheme to encourage landlords to improve the energy efficiency of their properties. Basically landlords will be able to make changes to the property to make it more...
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