Inflation rate falls to 3.2%
The CPI inflation rate dropped to 3.2% in March from 3.4% in February – a decrease that’s been deemed disappointing by economists. It was expected that the inflation rate would drop to 3.1% by... Read more
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Section 21 a PR nightmare – but the court system must be sorted out
Things aren’t getting any better for this Conservative government, as the delays in abolishing Section 21 evictions will only embolden those who say this is a government incapable of keeping its promises.
While I sympathise with the notion that... Read more
EDITOR VIEW: Pontificating on Brownfield won’t do much
Last week the government pushed for building on more brownfield land, but for me that’ll barely have any effect compared to opening up pockets of the green belt.
Councils were told to prioritise brownfield developments, while the bar for... Read more
EDITOR VIEW: Rishi’s green backtracking should be the final nail in the coffin
Here we go again.
The government has U-turned on another policy – this time the plan to bring EPCs up to a minimum level of C for rental properties, as well as watering down other green policies.
I’m disappointed with the move, and based... Read more
EDITOR VIEW: River pollution rules – sometimes red tape is there for a reason
Last week it emerged that the government is scrapping nutrient neutrality rules, which it says will allow 100,000 new homes to be built before 2030.
I never realised this was much of an issue, but given the outpouring of positive feedback from... Read more
EDITOR VIEW: Mortgage market consolidation isn’t a bad thing
Last week saw specialist lender Bluestone Mortgages withdraw from the buy-to-let market, but I reckon it’s not the end of the world.
The lender in question was competing in a space with ample competition from a host of lenders, as well as... Read more
EDITOR VIEW: Brent case highlights why we need social housing
I recently covered a curious case in Brent, London, where the council paid the landlord’s legal fees and rent in order to prevent a Section 21 eviction from happening thanks to the lack of social housing in the area.
It seems likely these cases... Read more
EDITOR VIEW: We shouldn’t shirk our green responsibilities
I’m feeling some disquiet around the cynicism towards green energy improvements throughout the UK.
We have the opportunity to be a leading light in this area, but the government as well as past and present members of the opposition appear to be... Read more
EDITOR VIEW: Cambridge plan shows refreshing ambition
I was intrigued when I heard about Michael Gove’s plan to develop Cambridge into a major tech centre like Silicon Valley.
I can see the logic, given the university city is already home to the many of the top minds in the country, alongside... Read more
How you can finance different types of property purchase
By Sarah Thompson, managing director, Mortgage Scout
If you’re moving home and have either... Read more
What to consider if you’re thinking about buying with a partner
Ben Thompson, deputy CEO, Mortgage Advice Bureau, explains what to consider when buying with... Read more
How Much Will Mortgage Rate Hikes Affect the UK Housing Market?
By Tom Bill, head of UK residential research at Knight Frank
Borrowers are currently rolling... Read more
Budget buy-to-let shake up: taxes cut but holiday home reliefs scrapped
Rob Morgan, chief investment analyst at Charles Stanley
An increasing regulatory burden and a... Read more
What can property managers do to increase liveability?
Martijn Van Schaveren is a co-founder of MyPup, a green parcel consolidation and delivery service... Read more
Heritage Reimagined: How Metal Framed Windows Blend Tradition and Innovation in Period Homes
Wander any street lined with period properties and you will notice so many high level design... Read more
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