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Heading for the worst house price slump in 20 years?
Headlines since the Brexit deal was thrown out by MP’s against the hope of Theresa May there has been gloomy reports out towards the housing market. Already seeing falls in many areas and evident reductions across property portals, there is now fear of a house price slump. Maybe it is a case of ‘Don’t Panic…
Read More132 New Homes for Northamptonshire County Council
With meany headlines reporting on the need for new homes we have some positive news for Northamptonshire County Council where plans have been approved for 132 new homes at the former site of Parklands Middle School, Devon Way. The 5.2 hectare site will be home to the new development which was previously the location of school…
Read MoreMortgage and Credit Card borrowings on decline says BoE
Some may say it is the winter slowdown, others will blame it on Brexit and some will think it is both combined, but Bank of England has recently warned of a decline in credit card spending with another negative of -17.5 in the final quarter of 2018 for new mortgages taking place. The worst Christmas for…
Read MoreNewham council considers £3 billion plan to create new ‘town’
A massive pot of £3 billion is being considered by Newham council for the creation of a new town within Docklands that could see 5,000 homes, workspace, shops, restaurants / bars, a primary school and a brand new DLR station. The location is the former Carlsberg brewery building in Silvertown and has Foster & Partners…
Read MoreBristol City Council prosecutes Property owner re Japanese Knotweed
Japanese Knotweed is a pest within weeds, an unwanted and fast-growing with strong clump-forming perennial – A nightmare for any property owner to deal with as it can cause structural damage. A recent case of the spread of Japanese Knotweed saw Bristol City Council prosecute a property owner for allowing this plant to spread from…
Read MoreHouse prices in Ireland have risen 83% since 2013
Astonishing figures recently released by the Central Statistics Office shows that house prices have sky rocketed 83% since 2013 in Ireland with Dublin seeing figures doubled since 2012 and reporting in with a 96% increase. The pace of increase is said to be slowing though still with no immediate adjustment in property values – mixed…
Read MoreHarry Rednapp From ‘The Jungle’ to ‘Tenant Evictor’
Harry Rednapp, a popular football pundit and recent star of I’m a Celebrity get me out of here, is said to be looking to turn his Belgravia Hotel in Bournemouth in to luxury apartments. Harry Rednapp was recently voted as ‘King of the Jungle’ elevating his already popular character to a wider audience. Always a favourite…
Read MoreSkipton extends expat lending to include studio apartments
Skipton International has responded to the increasing demand for all types of investment buy-to-let property, by extending the terms of its mortgage proposition to include studio apartments valued at £250,000 and above. Broadening the scope of its lending criteria will offer Skipton’s customers a wider range of potential buy-to-let investment opportunities and strengthen its position…
Read MoreCouncil refuses plans to build 280 homes
Tendring District Council recently refused the plans to build 280 new homes along with a primary school and offices in Weeley – The developers have now lodged an appeal with the Planning Inspectorate following the plans being stated as ‘disproportionate growth for Weeley’. Full story on East Anglia Daily Times website.
Read MoreTaylor Wimpey: Trading statement for the year ended 31 December 2018
Taylor Wimpey is issuing the following update on trading ahead of its full year results for the year ended 31 December 2018, which will be announced on 27 February 2019. Overview Pete Redfern, Chief Executive, commented: “I am pleased to report another year of strong performance, in line with our expectations. Despite wider macroeconomic uncertainty,…
Read MoreA Beginner’s Guide to Landlord Insurance
For a starter bummer, it is fun to reveal the real essence of landlords. Do you think they get costs in everything between natural calamity and accidental damages to property? NO!! It is just havoc created in minds of landlord apprentices. The question that may disturb you being a landlord of property for the first…
Read MoreGlasgow Housing Association van involved in Hit & Run
Back in December 2017 video footage was captured of Darren Clarke who drove his Glasgow Housing Association van at another man following a street brawl in Maryhill, Glasgow. The victim Lewis McChee was taken to hospital though refused treatment. The initial charge was for murder though later down graded to assault at Glasgow Sheriff Court on…
Read MoreA skilled workforce needs employers
We need politicians to understand how a skilled workforce is locally sustained Judith Cummins, MP for Bradford South, has highlighted the need for a radical overhaul of our skills policy to help places like Bradford, one of the top 40 constituencies to be affected by automation in the coming years. Cummins identified that 15% of her…
Read MoreA game of ‘Wait and See’ for House Buyers due to Brexit
As Nationwide’s latest figures show for December 2018, the market continues to slow down with prices having fallen by 0.7% with properties at an average of £212,281, down from £214,044. This though conflicts with the mood shared by Halifax who stated that prices rose by 1.3% in the three months to December 2018. As more and…
Read MoreLandlord fined £10,000 for poor living conditions of tenants
Clamping down on landlords continues across the UK with the latest being Mr Balwinder Singh Chandi who has been fined £10,000 after failing to improve the poor living conditions for his tenants who rent his property on Bedford Road, Marston Moretaine. An Improvement Notice by Central Bedfordshire Council was served following discovery of substandard living conditions…
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