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Reluctant landlords able to sell 13th May 2010
Void periods for rental property remain high but have stabilised, according to new figures from the National Landlords Association supplied by research consultants BDRC Continental. In March 2010, 52 per cent of landlords had experienced voids in the previous 12 month period. Although still posing a... Read More
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Property is still the best investment 13th May 2010
In the latest monthly survey carried out by the Worldwide Property Group a huge 88% of respondents named property as the best option for investment. Gold was second, with all other investment options, including shares, barely receiving a mention at all. The company’s April confidence tracker... Read More
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How to spot a cowboy builder from their paperwork 7th May 2010
Over 3 million people are affected by cowboy builders in the UK every year*. The overwhelming majority of botched building jobs are entirely avoidable. Paperwork can be a big giveaway – as demonstrated by this fake estimate, compiled by ProblemSolved.co.uk, which contains its fair share of... Read More
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BBA mortgage approvals up 7th May 2010
Commenting on BBA mortgage approvals, RICS chief economist Simon Rubinsohn said: “Figures published by the British Bankers’ Association this morning show that the number of mortgages approved for house purchase in March was a little higher than in February but down on the numbers seen in the... Read More
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House prices increase 7th May 2010
House prices have increased by 1% month on month in April according to the Nationwide House Price Index leaving prices 10.5% higher than a year earlier but remaining around 10% below the October 2007 peak. The strong rebound in house prices over the last year has taken place within the... Read More
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More larger properties added to growing rental market 7th May 2010
While it’s not been unusual for the rental market to be flooded with two-bedroomed houses available to let, now many larger homes and country piles have also been added to the rental mix according to Belvoir lettings Proprietor of Belvoir Camberley Craig Walker said “People still... Read More
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64 per cent of pensioners feel let down by government 28th April 2010
64% of pensioners feel let down by the government say Girlings. 43% want the next government to increase the state pension. A new survey by Girlings of over 1,700 people aged 55 plus currently renting a retirement property through them reveals that 64% of people believe the government has let them... Read More
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Huge jump in interest for overseas property 28th April 2010
A recent survey by Reits Real Estate Investment Trusts suggests that the recovery enjoyed by the property sector over the last six months is set to continue, with 70 per cent of respondents saying that values would stabilise in 2010 and a further 10 per cent expecting them to continue to rise... Read More
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Market to stabilise 28th April 2010
A recent survey by Reits Real Estate Investment Trusts suggests that the recovery enjoyed by the property sector over the last six months is set to continue, with 70 per cent of respondents saying that values would stabilise in 2010 and a further 10 per cent expecting them to continue to rise... Read More
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More property on the market 21st April 2010
Surveyors in the South East have recorded the highest reading of vendor activity since May 2007 whilst the rate of house price rises has slowed, according to the latest RICS Housing Market survey. For the third consecutive month, the new instructions net balance outpaced the new buyer enquiries... Read More
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Gross mortgage lending up in March 21st April 2010
Congratulations to local estate Agent Churchills who have won a bronze award in the regional section at the prestigious Estate Agent of the Year Awards in London recently. The Bushey based agency was recognised for its excellent customer service as voted for by their clients during the course of... Read More
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Local agent wins regional award 21st April 2010
Congratulations to local estate Agent Churchills who have won a bronze award in the regional section at the prestigious Estate Agent of the Year Awards in London recently. The Bushey based agency was recognised for its excellent customer service as voted for by their clients during the course of... Read More