‘Disappointing’ – housing chiefs slam lack of property measures in Budget
Landlords, estate agents and surveyors have all given yesterday’s Budget an unqualified thumbs down after the Chancellor chose to focus on economic growth but ignore several problem threatening to engulf the housing market. All have said the budget was disappointing and a ‘missed opportunity’ to invest in the UK’s housing market and head off some […]
Landlords are rushing to sell as tax bills and refurb costs rise above rent
You’ve made the decision to sell, and beat the market drop and increased costs. But where do you turn? Estate Agents can get you a high price, but they’ll take far too long. Auctions can sell super-fast, but you might be compromising on price. At Landlord Sales Agency, industry experts in selling tenanted properties, we […]
A Guide to Finding the Perfect Holiday Rental in Shrewsbury
Looking for a holiday rental in the picturesque town of Shrewsbury? Look no further, because we’ve got you covered! With its stunning architecture, rich history, and charming atmosphere, Shrewsbury is the perfect destination for your next getaway. But with so many options to choose from, finding the perfect holiday rental can be overwhelming. That’s why […]
A year in review for agents: The PRS annual report 2022
The Property Redress Scheme annual report 2022 has just been released and reflects on the past year in the property rental sector and we look at some of the major things on the horizon that property agents need to be prepared for in 2023. The report covers a summary of what happened in the private […]
Second charge new business up 8%: FLA
There were 2,295 new second charge agreements made in January, says the Finance and Leasing Association (FLA). This is 8% more than in January 2022, it adds. Meanwhile, the value of new business stood at £103m, which is 14% more than the year previous. The FLA also notes that new agreements made numbered 33,951 in […]
Experian Testing Pilot Service that Could Help New Arrivals to the UK Build a Credit File in Just Three Months
Experian today announced plans to pilot a new service that could help millions of financially excluded people get better access to mainstream financial services. Experian’s ground-breaking initiative aims to help people with little or no credit history – the so-called ‘credit invisibles’ – build out their credit files in as little as three months, for […]
De Vere Beaumont Estate completes multi-million-pound refurbishment
De Vere Beaumont Estate in Old Windsor, part of De Vere’s collection of country estate hotels, has today unveiled the final phase of its grand transformation with the completion of refurbishment works to its bedrooms, the Beaumont Restaurant and ind…
They moved abroad hoping to save money — here’s what they found out
Many people move abroad hoping to reduce their cost of living. Like home, it often depends on where and how you live.
House prices fall across UK with estate agents gloomiest in 14 years
Poll by professional body finds 70% of most expensive properties selling for below asking price
UK house prices could be stabilising despite falls, say surveyors
Rics data for February shows improvement in new buyer inquiries and sales The UK housing market remains in decline but there are some signs of stabilisation, with an improvement in new buyer inquiries and sales last month, according to surveyors. Many told the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Rics) that a return of optimism, and […]