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UK Property News 04 2010
Buy-to-let landlords 'need to understand tenants'
The key to avoiding void periods in a buy-to-let property is for landlords to ensure they understand their tenant base, it has been suggested.
30 Apr 2010
The key to avoiding void periods in a buy-to-let property is for landlords to ensure they understand their tenant base, it has been suggested.
30 Apr 2010
Mortgages 'should not run into retirement'
Homeowners should make sure they pay off their mortgage by the time they retire, one expert has stated.
29 Apr 2010
Homeowners should make sure they pay off their mortgage by the time they retire, one expert has stated.
29 Apr 2010
Buy-to-let 'a complicated area'
Would-be buy-to-let landlords may be wise to take note that there are many issues and complications involved with renting out properties.
29 Apr 2010
Would-be buy-to-let landlords may be wise to take note that there are many issues and complications involved with renting out properties.
29 Apr 2010
Virtually no-one is happy with Hips, says Conservative minister
Virtually no-one is happy with the current home information pack (Hips) situation, the Conservative shadow local government and planning minister has stated.
28 Apr 2010
Virtually no-one is happy with the current home information pack (Hips) situation, the Conservative shadow local government and planning minister has stated.
28 Apr 2010
Buy-to-let property market 'improving'
The buy-to-let housing market is improving for landlords, one expert has suggested.
28 Apr 2010
The buy-to-let housing market is improving for landlords, one expert has suggested.
28 Apr 2010
Housing market 'much flatter than it used to be'
While house prices in the UK may fluctuate slightly in coming months, the property market as a whole is set to be much flatter than it once was, one expert has stated.
27 Apr 2010
While house prices in the UK may fluctuate slightly in coming months, the property market as a whole is set to be much flatter than it once was, one expert has stated.
27 Apr 2010
Split Loan Mortgage 'too complicated for borrowers'
The new Split Loan Mortgage - introduced by HSBC - is appealing in theory but will be too complicated for many borrowers, one expert has stated.
27 Apr 2010
The new Split Loan Mortgage - introduced by HSBC - is appealing in theory but will be too complicated for many borrowers, one expert has stated.
27 Apr 2010
Buyers 'hesitant as election approaches'
Would-be homeowners are becoming increasingly hesitant to purchase property in the run up to the general election, one expert has suggested.
26 Apr 2010
Would-be homeowners are becoming increasingly hesitant to purchase property in the run up to the general election, one expert has suggested.
26 Apr 2010
Property in London 'continues to be attractive'
Property in London is continuing to be a particularly popular option for homeowners and investors alike, one expert has noted.
26 Apr 2010
Property in London is continuing to be a particularly popular option for homeowners and investors alike, one expert has noted.
26 Apr 2010
Housing affordability 'not a manifesto priority'
Housing affordability has not been a manifesto priority for any of the three main political parties, it has been suggested.
23 Apr 2010
Housing affordability has not been a manifesto priority for any of the three main political parties, it has been suggested.
23 Apr 2010
New-build VAT 'could not happen at a worse time'
The Liberal Democrats' announcement that if elected into power they will add VAT to all new-build properties has been opposed by an industry expert.
23 Apr 2010
The Liberal Democrats' announcement that if elected into power they will add VAT to all new-build properties has been opposed by an industry expert.
23 Apr 2010
'More incentive than ever' for first-time buyers
There is more incentive than ever for potential first-time buyers to look into getting a foot on to the property ladder, it has been suggested.
22 Apr 2010
There is more incentive than ever for potential first-time buyers to look into getting a foot on to the property ladder, it has been suggested.
22 Apr 2010
First-time buyer 19-year low 'to be expected'
The news that the number of first-time buyers who are purchasing property in the UK is at its lowest level in 19 years is to be expected, according to one industry expert.
22 Apr 2010
The news that the number of first-time buyers who are purchasing property in the UK is at its lowest level in 19 years is to be expected, according to one industry expert.
22 Apr 2010
Faith in mortgage borrowing 'slowly being restored'
Homeowners' faith in mortgage borrowing is gradually being stored, according to one expert.
21 Apr 2010
Homeowners' faith in mortgage borrowing is gradually being stored, according to one expert.
21 Apr 2010
Equity release 'a logical option for retirees'
Equity release may be a logical option for those who are soon to be retired, one expert has suggested.
21 Apr 2010
Equity release may be a logical option for those who are soon to be retired, one expert has suggested.
21 Apr 2010
Prime properties 'leading house price rises'
Prime properties are leading the way in house price rises, one expert has suggested.
20 Apr 2010
Prime properties are leading the way in house price rises, one expert has suggested.
20 Apr 2010
Election 'likely to cause uncertainty in housing market'
The impending general election is likely to cause a degree of uncertainty in the housing market, it has been claimed.
20 Apr 2010
The impending general election is likely to cause a degree of uncertainty in the housing market, it has been claimed.
20 Apr 2010
Post-election cuts 'could create unprecedented housing shortage'
Proposed cuts to the housing budget could create an unprecedented shortage of affordable homes in the UK, industry experts have warned.
19 Apr 2010
Proposed cuts to the housing budget could create an unprecedented shortage of affordable homes in the UK, industry experts have warned.
19 Apr 2010
Homeowners 'must not bite off more than they can chew'
Homeowners have been advised not to stretch themselves too much financially when it comes to buying a new property.
19 Apr 2010
Homeowners have been advised not to stretch themselves too much financially when it comes to buying a new property.
19 Apr 2010
Shared ownership housing 'attracting an older demographic'
While shared ownership housing schemes may be widely considered as a means of helping first-time buyers to get a foot onto the property ladder, they are now attracting an increasingly older demographic, it has been claimed.
16 Apr 2010
While shared ownership housing schemes may be widely considered as a means of helping first-time buyers to get a foot onto the property ladder, they are now attracting an increasingly older demographic, it has been claimed.
16 Apr 2010
Buy-to-let landlords 'being held back from expanding portfolio'
Buy-to-let landlords are being held back from expanding their property portfolios because of a lack of mortgage availability, it has been claimed.
16 Apr 2010
Buy-to-let landlords are being held back from expanding their property portfolios because of a lack of mortgage availability, it has been claimed.
16 Apr 2010
Problem of housing affordability 'magnified in the capital'
While house price affordability is an issue for potential first-time buyers all over the country, it is somewhat magnified in the capital, one expert has argued.
15 Apr 2010
While house price affordability is an issue for potential first-time buyers all over the country, it is somewhat magnified in the capital, one expert has argued.
15 Apr 2010
Tracker mortgages recommended from July onwards, says experts
Those looking to purchase a home in the near future may be wise to opt for a tracker mortgage, as it has been suggested that they will be the best home loan deals from July onwards.
15 Apr 2010
Those looking to purchase a home in the near future may be wise to opt for a tracker mortgage, as it has been suggested that they will be the best home loan deals from July onwards.
15 Apr 2010
Couples 'finding it difficult to purchase a home'
Young couples are finding it increasingly difficult to get a foot onto the property ladder, it has been claimed.
14 Apr 2010
Young couples are finding it increasingly difficult to get a foot onto the property ladder, it has been claimed.
14 Apr 2010
Shared ownership 'the only option for many first-time buyers'
With many people unable to purchase a home outright, shared ownership is becoming the only option for a lot of first-time buyers, it has been suggested.
14 Apr 2010
With many people unable to purchase a home outright, shared ownership is becoming the only option for a lot of first-time buyers, it has been suggested.
14 Apr 2010
Housing market recovery 'dependent on first-time buyers'
The recovery of the UK housing market is dependent on movement from first and next-time buyers, it has been suggested.
13 Apr 2010
The recovery of the UK housing market is dependent on movement from first and next-time buyers, it has been suggested.
13 Apr 2010
Change of government 'positive for housing market'
A change of government in the upcoming general election would be positive for the housing market, one expert has suggested.
13 Apr 2010
A change of government in the upcoming general election would be positive for the housing market, one expert has suggested.
13 Apr 2010
Govt 'knew buy-to-let was harming first-time buyers'
A secret briefing to the government while Gordon Brown was chancellor shows that the Treasury was aware that the burgeoning buy-to-let sector was excluding a generation of first-time buyers from the property ladder, it has been claimed.
12 Apr 2010
A secret briefing to the government while Gordon Brown was chancellor shows that the Treasury was aware that the burgeoning buy-to-let sector was excluding a generation of first-time buyers from the property ladder, it has been claimed.
12 Apr 2010
Hung parliament 'will create instability in the housing market'
A hung parliament would be the worst possible option for the housing market, it has been claimed.
12 Apr 2010
A hung parliament would be the worst possible option for the housing market, it has been claimed.
12 Apr 2010
Landlords 'confident about buy-to-let sector health'
Landlords continue to have confidence in the health of the buy-to-let sector, new research has shown.
09 Apr 2010
Landlords continue to have confidence in the health of the buy-to-let sector, new research has shown.
09 Apr 2010
Homeowner price confidence 'is encouraging'
The recent survey by Zoopla.co.uk which revealed that 81 per cent of homeowners are positive about house prices rising is an encouraging sign, an expert believes.
09 Apr 2010
The recent survey by Zoopla.co.uk which revealed that 81 per cent of homeowners are positive about house prices rising is an encouraging sign, an expert believes.
09 Apr 2010
Home buyer confidence 'back to 2007 levels'
Confidence in the housing market is at its highest point since the economic downturn began, new research has shown.
08 Apr 2010
Confidence in the housing market is at its highest point since the economic downturn began, new research has shown.
08 Apr 2010
Hips 'have not had a negative impact on housing market'
Home Information Packs (Hips) have not had a negative impact on the housing market, despite claims to the contrary, new research has shown.
08 Apr 2010
Home Information Packs (Hips) have not had a negative impact on the housing market, despite claims to the contrary, new research has shown.
08 Apr 2010
Converting empty homes 'would benefit the housing market'
Converting empty properties and bringing them back into use would help to boost the UK's dwindling housing stock, it has been claimed.
07 Apr 2010
Converting empty properties and bringing them back into use would help to boost the UK's dwindling housing stock, it has been claimed.
07 Apr 2010
Stamp duty break 'will not help first-time buyers'
The stamp duty breaks announced by Alistair Darling in the Budget last month will not be of any benefit to first-time buyers, an industry figure has claimed.
07 Apr 2010
The stamp duty breaks announced by Alistair Darling in the Budget last month will not be of any benefit to first-time buyers, an industry figure has claimed.
07 Apr 2010
House prices 'may remain flat for five years'
There is a very real possibility that house prices will remain flat for the next five years or so, an industry figure has claimed.
06 Apr 2010
There is a very real possibility that house prices will remain flat for the next five years or so, an industry figure has claimed.
06 Apr 2010
Letting agent regulation 'would benefit all'
Greater regulation of letting agents would be beneficial to the industry as a whole, it has been claimed.
06 Apr 2010
Greater regulation of letting agents would be beneficial to the industry as a whole, it has been claimed.
06 Apr 2010
Flatmate mortgages 'will make a huge difference to first-time buyers'
The introduction of flatmate mortgages would make a huge difference to thousands of first-time buyers, it has been suggested.
01 Apr 2010
The introduction of flatmate mortgages would make a huge difference to thousands of first-time buyers, it has been suggested.
01 Apr 2010
House price rises 'bad news'
Reports that UK house prices are rising is not the good news that people are claiming it to be, one expert has suggested.
01 Apr 2010
Reports that UK house prices are rising is not the good news that people are claiming it to be, one expert has suggested.
01 Apr 2010
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