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Expectation of house price increases reaches new high 25th February 2010
Latest figures from the Worldwide Property Group have revealed that the expectation that house prices will increase over the next 12 months has reached a new high. The company’s monthly confidence tracker survey shows that a huge 69% of January respondents expect prices to increase. This is the... Read More
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Good advice for tenants 25th February 2010
Following the recent Avenues editorial article (10th February edition), outlining a number of government proposals for the private rented sector, Mrs Susan Hughes-Thomas MARLA President Elect of ARLA confirms that its good advice for tenants to choose agents who belong to the... Read More
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Energy-efficiency: the benefits 25th February 2010
It’s hard to imagine a time when homes didn’t have something as ‘simple’ as central heating. Two generations have grown up waking to a warm home, even if most of the heat has then escaped through badly insulated lofts and draughty windows. Now that the energy-efficiency of a property has... Read More
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Spring bounce & warmer weather will improve sales 18th February 2010
House prices rose again in January but buyer interest and new instructions to sell property fell as bad weather hit activity in the market, says RICS latest UK Housing Market survey. So presumably as the weather warms up new instructions to sell property will increase . In January, 32... Read More
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London increases cause ripple effect in property market 18th February 2010
Asking prices in London rose by 0.7% this month to £436,101, and are 8.0% higher than one year ago. Prices in the capital have risen in nine out of the past 12 months, concrete evidence that London is leading the recovery of the national housing market - with the ‘ripple effect’ spreading... Read More
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Fewer landlords today with buy-to-let arrears 18th February 2010
Fewer landlords are experiencing financial difficulty, according to the National Landlords Association (NLA), commenting on the publication of the latest buy-to-let arrears data published by the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML). Simon Gordon, Head of Communications, NLA, said: “The latest... Read More
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Stamp duty rush causes two-year high for first-time buyers 18th February 2010
The number of loans to first-time buyers hit a two-year high in December 2009, driven by a rush to buy properties in the £125,000 - £175,000 bracket before the year-end stamp duty concession expired, according to figures released today by the Council of Mortgage Lenders. The CML has also... Read More
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Energy inefficient homes exposed by cold period 12th February 2010
If the recent cold period doesn’t jolt homeowners into necessary energy efficiency measures, nothing will, according to experts. There could be thousands of homes without sufficient measures in place to ensure energy efficiency, leaving them exposed to freezing conditions according to Royal... Read More
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MPC hold interest rates 12th February 2010
The recent decision by The Bank of England to hold interest rates at 0.5%:is more good news for homebuyers and the house building industry. Interest rates have been held at 0.5 per cent, for a number of months now, with experts claiming it may stay at the same level into 2010. The monetary... Read More
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Government plans for rental market remain unworkable 12th February 2010
Government plans for the private-rented sector remain unworkable, according to the National Landlords Association (NLA), the leading representative body for private-residential landlords in the UK. Plans announced today include the development of a ‘Trip Adviser’ style feedback website which... Read More
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Criminal gangs target landlords 12th February 2010
Landlords’ properties are being targeted by criminal gangs as a cover for illegal activity, according to the National Landlords Association (NLA), the leading representative body for private-residential landlords in the UK. Privately-rented homes across the UK are being used as a smokescreen to... Read More
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Expert Advice for private Landlords 12th February 2010
Dacorum Borough Council is inviting all private landlords with rental properties in the area (which includes Kings Langley) to their Landlords meeting. The forum takes place on Tuesday 16 February, 6.30 - 9pm, at Haven House, 389 London Road, Hemel Hempstead. The event is an opportunity for existing... Read More