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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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Families looking for affordable detached homes are spoilt for choice in Llay

Not only has Anwyl Homes got a stylish selection of three and four-bedroom properties for sale at Maes y Rhedyn, the development is situated between the market town of Wrexham and the historic city of Chester.

It means homeowners can take advantage of a wealth of lifestyle options – as well as Anwyl’s thoughtfully designed home styles.

Graeme Gibb, sales director for Anwyl...

London’s high-end homebuyers are snapping up properties complete with parking

Research by the leading mortgage broker for global high-net-worths, Enness Global Mortgages , has found that London’s high-end homebuyers are snapping up properties with parking across the capital’s prime boroughs.

This is despite Sadiq Khan’s war against four-wheels which has seen an increase in the Congestion Charge, its extension to run seven days a week and the introduction of...

How does the staggered stamp duty extension impact London’s domestic and foreign buyers?

Research by lettings and estate agent, Benham and Reeves , has highlighted the varied levels of stamp duty payable by both domestic and foreign buyers across the capital.

With the stamp duty holiday still in full swing, those completing on a transaction within the capital are still due to save a considerable sum, regardless of whether they are UK nationals or purchasing their first...

Prime central London homebuyers picking up 20% discounts in these postcodes

Research by Astons , the international experts on real estate, residency and citizenship through investment, has revealed that a number of prime central London postcodes are seeing homes sell at a considerable discount of up to -20% per square foot.

Astons analysed the average asking price of property in London’s most prestigious postcodes and how it compares to the price at which...

Here's how house prices on Saint George’s Day streets stack up

Homes on St George’s Day streets could offer patriotic homebuyers a more affordable leg up onto the property ladder. That’s according to research by the estate agent comparison site, GetAgent.co.uk , which shows that on average they’re home to houses that sell for -6% cheaper than the national average.

The research looked at the average property sold price on street names associated...

Covid causes property prices to drop in these areas, despite the boost of a SDLT holiday

The latest research from Warwick Estates has revealed where Covid is continuing to cripple the property market, despite the positive impact the current stamp duty holiday has had.

The latest Rightmove House Price Index revealed this week that UK house prices have hit a record high , as buyers scramble to secure a stamp duty saving before the extended deadline expires. However, an...

Persimmon launches Construction Excellence Awards

Persimmon Homes has launched a new awards scheme, recognising construction excellence at its developments across England, Scotland and Wales.

Group construction director Andrew Fuller said: “Over the past two years Persimmon has undergone a comprehensive review of operations, resulting in the introduction of ‘The Persimmon Way’ – a national framework for construction and customer...

Holiday let investment opportunity

The Newton Abbot branch of Rendells, the long-established firm of chartered surveyors, auctioneers, valuers, land and estate agents, is thrilled to offer a unique investment opportunity – a holiday letting property with a 2020/21 income of circa £32,000, and potential for business development with additional holiday lodges.

Boundary Cottage and its adjoining site sit on the outskirts...

40% of leasehold homeowners unclear on what their service charge pays for

Research from property management specialists, Keller Williams UK , has found that the majority of leasehold homeowners consider service charges unfair, with a lack of transparency around how they are spent also a prominent issue.

Along with ground rents, service charges will be paid by some leaseholders to cover the cost of maintaining the building in which their property is located...

Brits reveal ‘lifesaver’ neighbours have boosted community bonds during pandemic

- 15% of Brits say neighbours saved their life during pandemic

- Third of UK insist last year has created strong community spirit

- Third of residents forced to give financial support to neighbours

Brits insist that their bonds forged with their neighbours during the pandemic have increased, with 15 per cent of the nation revealing that their community saved their...

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