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Housing associations join forces to build 106 affordable homes
Both the GHA and Provanhall Housing Association are combing efforts and constructing the new, energy-efficient houses and flats at Auchinlea Road to provide Easterhouse with 106 new affordable homes a block of 21 flats will be designed to help older tenants live more independent lives. The £14 million development which will see 80 homes delivered…
Read MoreMalaysian Institute of Estate Agents identifies illegal #PropTech Brokers
An interesting story released on The Sun Daily website written by Eva Yeong highlights the issue that is occurring with illegal proptech companies which are operating real estate practises – The Malaysian Institute of Estate Agents (MIEA) are behind the recent report. MIEA CEO Soma Sundram was quoted as saying: “We have identified 12 companies…
Read MoreLondon market endures worst rate of decline in a decade as UK market trudges on
Comments re the latest Nationwide House Price Index: Founder and CEO of Yomdel, Andy Soloman, commented: “A tad ambitious to expect anything other than subdued market conditions given that we remain very much in the eye of the political storm that has been building since June 2016. However, despite this and the continued trepidation shown…
Read MoreHousing affordability worsens to 7.8 times salary
We all know that property prices are too high and especially rental costs. We have seen rocketing prices in recent years though relief seems to be on the horizon as prices are cooling off and in deed falling in many areas and with the Monty Python Flying Circus team, opps sorry, I meant the Government…
Read MoreDublin Property drop €7,500 in value so far in 2019
Good news for those first time buyers, bad news for investors – Property prices in Dublin have seen a three month decrease in 2019 with an average of €7,500 being whipped off values (according to REA Average House Price Index). It is one of these negative yet positive figures, were the average house prices are…
Read More90% OF STUDENTS BATTLE HOUSING NIGHTMARES INCLUDING RATS AND NO WATER
New research reveals the shocking conditions of student accommodation across the UK, and the effects on those who have to live in it. 1 in 3 students goes without heating or running water in their property Almost 1 in 5 shares a home with slugs, rodents or bed bugs 1 in 10 waits more than…
Read More200 new homes for Greenock announced by Oak Tree Housing Association
Well needed plans for four developments across Greenock have been announced by Oak Tree Housing Association that will hopefully see 200 new homes with an investment of £33 million that includes £18 million of funding via the Scottish government. The project is hoped to be delivered by 2021 with works starting in 2019 – Homes will…
Read MoreHouse prices fall in March and slump in demand continues…
A ‘cautious market’ is being used to describe the current situation in housing with a demand slump and price falls in varied news stories across the internet such as from City AM. Rightmove’s recent report stated that property prices fell in March 2019 with no ‘spring bounce-back’ that many investors had been hoping for –…
Read MorePremium global estate agency opens up a new office in Perth
International premium estate agency, Fine & Country have further expanded their global reach with the opening of their latest office in Perth, Australia. While the business began operation in Perth during January, their Western Suburbs flagship office will officially open its doors in July this year. According to Amy Gohil, Director at Fine & Country…
Read MoreNew homes for those on St Albans district council housing waiting list
A £3.2 million project that will see the refurbishment of a block of flats in to new council homes will take place later this year at Mereden Court site in Tavistock Avenue – Planning permission to redesign the site in to 18 new homes has been given the green light which will bring a satisfying…
Read MoreThe House Crowd acquire leasehold on Historic Building in Manchester
The Manchester crowdfunding #PropTech platform that is ‘House Crowd’ have reportedly invested in the leasehold of upper floors within an historic 19th century building towards the city centre. The 250 leasehold interest is within the building of 5-17 Chapel Walks and will see 16 new apartments created within it in due course. The House Crowd…
Read MoreFine & Country launches a new office in York
International estate agency Fine & Country has opened a new office situated in the historic walled city of York in North Yorkshire. Fine & Country York is joining the network of estate agents in over 300 locations worldwide. Frances Bowling, Manager of Fine & Country York, says, “I am very excited to join the Fine…
Read MoreNegative News for houses prices, great news for FTB’s
News is that the average property price of a home is now 0.8% lower than it was a year ago, no ‘spring bounce’ as predicted by many – Fears are that the UK property market as over peeked and due for a correction with the likes of the comedy show of Brexit in the hands…
Read More£30 million funding received to unlock 760 homes in the Essex
Positive news for the county of Essex as Homes England gives Swan Housing Association and Basildon Borough Council £30 million in order to provide 760 homes within Basildon. The regeneration programme will receive the loan in order to work on the Craylands Estate and Laindon Place – 110 homes will be affordable and the project will…
Read MoreSeven Hills Business Park in Edinburgh sells for £15 million
An Edinburgh business park has sold for £15 million to UBS-AM property investment fund – The 76,000 square foot industrial space is due to be completed by Autumn. Seven Hills is said to be the biggest industrial space built on spec for 20 years in Scotland. The space includes 11 units and holds already the…
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