One of the UK’s largest and most controversial private landlords is reportedly increasing rents across his 900 buy-to-let properties in Kent by up to 33 per cent. Fergus Wilson (left) told the…
Read MoreSupply of rental housing on the rise
The number of available private rented properties rose in July, the latest Association of Residential Letting Agents (ARLA) monthly Private Rental Sector (PRS) Report has revealed. ARLA registered letting agents, which managed…
Read MoreYoung investors set to fuel buy-to-let boom
Many young people may be struggling to get a foot on the housing ladder, but that does not mean that they do not recognise the potential benefits of investing in residential property.…
Read MoreFirst-time buyer activity hits pre-recession high
There was a sharp increase in the volume of first-time buyers in the UK in July, as the prospect of a rise in mortgage borrowing costs encouraged more young purchasers to acquire…
Read MoreResidential transactions fall 4.4% – HMRC
The number of residential property transactions fell in July, the latest figures from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has revealed, with 100,720 transactions recorded last month, up 0.2 per cent compared to…
Read MoreAverage rents in England and Wales reach record high
Average residential rents in England and Wales rose above £800 for the first time in July following the fastest monthly increase since records began six years ago. The figures from the latest…
Read MoreHousing completions soar in England
House building in England is now at its highest level since 2008 following a significant rise in the volume of new homes being developed, new Government figures show. In the year to…
Read MoreMortgage approvals surge
There was a significant rise in the volume of mortgage deals secured in the first half of August, with early indications suggesting that this could be a record month for mortgage approvals.…
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