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Property Landlords Still Buying

The latest research from Benham and Reeves shows that despite the imminent rollout of Making Tax Digital and the Renters' Rights Act bringing new levels of compliance, regulation, and control over their properties, buy-to-let landlords are still buying up property assets at an increased rate, with the total buy-to-let mortgage value being lent increasing by more than 20% over the past year.

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Nearly half of people in the UK are considering moving to a different location as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic

40% of people in the UK are considering moving to a different location as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a recent survey by leading professional services company GHD . The proportion of those considering moving home was higher among people living in urban areas ( 51% ) and city centres1 ( 48% ) than those living in suburban ( 34% ) and rural areas ( 28% ).

The most popular...

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Living room

How to Become More Environmentally Friendly at Home

Whether you want to live an eco-friendly lifestyle or want to reduce your waste at home, every step you take moves you closer to a sustainable way of life.

What’s more, when David Attenborough starts talking about the state of our world, it’s time to listen. Climate change is beginning to have more significant effects on our planet than scientists first thought. “It’s the destruction...

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Houses and magnifying glass

House prices have hit pre-financial crash highs in just three regions of Britain

The latest research from Warwick Estates has revealed that while house prices are currently at an ‘all time high’, they’re yet to surpass their pre-financial crash peaks in all but three UK regions, when taking inflation into account.

The average house price across Britain currently sits at a dizzying £253,382 according to the latest figures from the Land Registry. That’s 34% higher...

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Renting

Pandemic Rent Squeeze - London Tenants See Better Value During Covid

Research by London lettings and estate agent, Benham and Reeves , has found that rental affordability across London has actually improved during the pandemic where the percentage of income required to cover rental outgoings is concerned.

Benham and Reeves analysed the rent to income ratio prior to the pandemic and found that across London, 64.4% of the average net monthly earnings...

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Money House

Has your home made more than you in the last year?

The answer to that question could well be yes, according to the latest research by estate agent comparison site, GetAgent.co.uk , who found that house prices in 92 areas of Britain have climbed by more than the average net annual salary in the last year.

With a property market boom in full swing, GetAgent analysed the latest house price data from the Land Registry and found that...

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NEW HOMES IN COLWYN BAY GIVEN THE GREEN LIGHT

PLANNING permission has been granted for 39 new homes at Glyn Farm in Colwyn Bay, with work set to start next week.

Anwyl Homes will develop the almost seven acre site off Valley Road, which was allocated for housing in the Conwy County Council Local Plan.

The development will include four affordable homes and a number of green spaces, including a public play area and retained...

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Mortgages

Here’s where 95% mortgages will benefit homebuyers the most

Research from national UK estate agent, Keller Williams UK , has found that the ability to secure a mortgage with a five per cent deposit should reduce the time to save by over two years for some buyers across the UK property market.

Keller Williams UK analysed the current average house price across each area of the market, what this would require for both a 15% and 5% deposit, and...

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These are the markets most likely to feel the SDLT cliff edge

The latest research from GetAgent.co.uk has revealed which areas of the property market in England and Wales are most likely to see a property market crash landing due to the end of the stamp duty holiday.

The latest house price data by the Land Registry has revealed how the market reacted as we approached the original stamp duty holiday deadline in March of this year, before an...

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Buy me

These are the current prime property hotspots outside of London

Research by the leading mortgage broker for global high-net-worths, Enness Global Mortgages , has revealed which areas of the property market are seeing the most prime purchases outside of London.

Enness analysed property transactions for £3m and above across England over the last year and found that 886 homes were sold within the prime market with an average sold price just shy of £...

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