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Which bridging loan do you need? An expert's view for property investors

With the Labour government set to overhaul planning regulations in order to pave the way for delivery on its ambitious housing targets, property development is expected to accelerate over the coming months and years. With this, developer demand for flexible short-term property finance is going to increase. As such, Excellion Capital , the boutique debt advisory and investment firm, has released a...

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England have seen their property pay for itself

Nearly half of homeowners have seen their property pay for itself in the last year

The latest research from estate agent comparison site, GetAgent.co.uk , has found that nearly half of all homeowners in England have seen their property pay for itself when it comes to the average annual cost of upkeep and the increase in the value of their home itself.

GetAgent.co.uk looked at each local authority in England and the total current upkeep costs of a property on an...

Homebuyers have benefited from the current stamp duty saving

Stamp duty holiday has already saved homebuyers £108m

The latest research from lettings and estate agent, Benham and Reeves , has revealed the huge number of homebuyers that have already benefited from the current stamp duty saving and the money they’ve saved.

Benham and Reeves analysed sold price records across England from the Land Registry between the launch of the stamp duty holiday on 8th July and August 31st (latest available data...

Tenant demand is higher for houses than flats or apartments

Rental demand higher for houses but tenants still favour flats in these cities

The latest research from lettings management platform, Howsy , has revealed that tenant demand across 22 major UK cities is higher for houses when compared to flats or apartments.

Howsy looked at what proportion of rental properties is being snapped up by tenants and how demand differed between property types. The analysis shows that demand for houses is currently at 29% while demand...

Lower-income areas provide higher yields for buy to let

Lower-income areas make for the best buy-to-let investments

The latest research from lettings management platform, Howsy , has revealed that when it comes to the best buy-to-let investments, lower-income areas provide higher yields when compared to areas with higher annual incomes.

Howsy looked at each local authority across the UK and the average net annual income as well as the average rental yield on offer.

The research shows that...

Premier League teams have spent just over £62m in the transfer window

Man City could have bought 864 homes in PL transfer property market

The latest research from estate agent comparison site, GetAgent.co.uk , has revealed that Man City tops the table where the amount spent in the transfer market is concerned when related to the average cost of buying in the city.

GetAgent.co.uk took the total spend from each team in the Premier League and looked at how many homes it could purchase in their respective towns based on...

London’s high-end buyers’ still ditching central spots for the leafy suburbs

The latest research by London lettings and estate agent, Benham and Reeves , has revealed that homebuyer demand in prime central London has declined, as London’s top tier buyers continue to head for the leafy suburbs such as Barnes, Clapham and Chiswick.

Benham and Reeves analysed buyer demand across each area of the prime London market for properties listed at £2m and above....

Higher house prices good for your health

Higher house prices are good for your health

The latest research from estate agent Barrows and Forrester has found that there is a 348% difference in property values between areas of the UK with the lowest male life expectancy and the highest.

There is also a 575% difference in property values between the areas with the lowest female life expectancy and the highest.

Barrows and Forrester analysed house price data...

Housing asking prices are at their highest in years

The property postcodes where you can buy 20 homes for the price of a London flat

The latest research by property portal, OpenBrix, has highlighted the most affordable property postcodes in England and Wales and how you can buy more than 20 houses there for the prices of a flat in Kensington and Chelsea.

The housing market is booming, and the latest house price index from Rightmove has revealed asking prices are at their highest in years as sellers look to take...

Government have announced a tax-payer backed 5% deposit mortgage for first-time buyers

How much could Generation Buy save first-time buyers?

While the finer details are yet to be revealed around last week’s Government announcement of a tax-payer backed 5% deposit mortgage for first-time buyers, research by estate agent comparison site, GetAgent.co.uk , has revealed that it could save the average first-time homebuyer (FTB) as much as £17,981.

Currently, FTBs are forced to get on the ladder with larger deposits due to a...

52% of sellers are selling due to the fact they are growing old and want to downsize

Silver home sellers are opting for home buying platforms

Home Buying platform, Yes Homebuyers , has revealed the most common reasons that home sellers are opting for the route of a quick sale in current market conditions.

While the market has exploded since lockdown restrictions were eased there are still many home sellers opting to use home buying platforms such as Yes Homebuyers. This is largely due to the speed and certainty offered...

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