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Kicked out of their rental home because of baby
An headline in a national media outlet shows a young couple Catherine and Alex Phipps who claimed to have been kicked out of their rental home dues to a new baby. Only nine days after the birth of their bay boy Ellis, their bad experience with their landlord started when they were told they would…
Read MoreRippon Homes begins housing development on the outskirts of a Derbyshire village
Described as ideal for first time buyers and growing families, Rippon Homes will be constructing 26 new properties within its Konnect development which is located at South Normanton, near Alfreton. Work is already underway and purchases will include the Government backed Help to Buy scheme that will enable purchasers to secure the home with a 5% deposit…
Read MoreLambert Smith Hampton (LSH) has launched its new online auction platform
Lambert Smith Hampton (LSH) has launched its new online auction platform, branded 574. Understanding the need to embrace technology to achieve a more immediate, accessible and simplified channel for sellers and buyers to transact, LSH launches a new digital property auction platform – 574.co.uk. To date, LSH has piloted its online auctions offering and has already sold more…
Read MoreSanctuary Scotland Housing Association raising rents by 3.7%
Although very modest, yet for sure to effect many people’s monthly expenditures, rent rises will become an issue for residents in Paisley within an affordable housing association. Sanctuary Scotland Housing Association are said to be looking at a 3.7% rise in rentals for tenants of it’s property to come in to play July 2019. Sanctuary…
Read MoreMortgage lending hits four-year low
Latest updates on mortgage lending seems rather bleak with approvals falling in December 2018 to 73,029. With the UK housing situation also coming with rather negative vibes it will further spread a lack of confidence in property prices. The level of approvals is said by UK Finance to be the lowest in fours years (March…
Read MoreLloyd’s ‘Lend a Hand’ gives first time buyers 100% Mortgage
The ‘UK mortgages’ sector of Lloyd’s Bank is lending a hand with their new marketing drive giving first time buyers the chance to grab a 100% mortgage. The only hidden request to the title is that the purchasers will require a 10% of the property price backed up by a family member(s) that will need to…
Read MoreHM Queen’s £1 Billion Property Portfolio
A recent news article reveals that our Queen, Elizabeth II, has quite a property portfolio to her name that ranges from castles to public toilets and also includes a disused reservoir. Of course, possibly the world’s most famous buildings such as Buckingham Palace that was valued at £2.2 billion not long ago by Foxtons estate agents…
Read MoreThis Time It’s Personal
In a world of fast developing technology, estate agents can often lose sight of the one great USP they have – themselves. Stephen Henesy, founder of property tech firm Helpthemove, argues agents must focus on the value they bring personally to ensure successful longevity. Open any property magazine or website and the chances are you’ll…
Read MoreDamac Properties (Dubai) looking to invest £1 billion in to London Property
As its prices tumble there is still interest in London property, who knows when the dip will end and the right time to dip your toe in to the water. So this has led to a £1 billion interest from investors abroad. Recent news released on Business Times website says that Damac Properties are looking to…
Read MoreEstate Agency to launch Futuristic Hub in Luton
Benjamin Stevens Estate Agency (established in 2004) will be celebrating their 15th anniversary by launching a futuristic hub in order to revolutionise the industry. Originally based out from an office in Mill Hill, London they now service three separate counties and manage over seven hundred properties. They will look to change from a standard high street…
Read MoreHOW TO MANAGE FINANCES FOR POOR CREDIT SCORES
If you have ever used credit in the UK, you will have a credit score. UK lenders will check information that’s held on you with one or more of three main credit reference companies: Equifax, Experian and Callcredit. These companies construct credit reports, which are a detailed, personal, financial history and from this they construct…
Read MoreBrunswick Real Estate UK sells Weybridge Estate for £17.1 million
A portfolio of properties in Weybridge has been sold to Elmbridge Borough Council for a sum of over £17 million as local authorities continue their drive to purchase residential and commercial property to secure their long term futures. Brunswick Real Estate UK have sold off a portfolio of property that include freehold estate of five…
Read MoreDurham Group Estates purchase office complex in Wakefield
Plenty of buying for long term investment going on across the country despite current downward trends in property values in some parts and the fear of what will be happening with Brexit over our heads. The latest purchase by Durham Group Estates sees them acquiring a two storey commercial complex in Wakefield with a floor space…
Read MoreLincolnshire County Council to set up company in aid to build more homes
More homes needed across the country so once again some positive news coming from Lincolnshire County Council as they set up ‘PropCo’ (a subsidiary of the authority’s holding company Lincolnshire Future Ltd) in order to build more homes and to reach housing targets set. Councillor Patricia Bradwell, executive member for adult care, said, “One of the projects…
Read MoreModular affordable housing units gets £12.9 million boost
Home Group is set to purchase 49 modular affordable housing units in a deal worth around £13 million that also includes 13 town houses. The location is in Chatham, Kent and the project will be delivered by modular developer Top Hat. Top Hat: “TopHat brings certainty to property development by integrating all parts of the process…
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