UK Property Recap
It was clear that the first full working week, sans les enfants, meant business for UK Property. After 6 weeks of speculation on what the market would do, there was an eagerness to report on how it had fared during the holiday season. To kick start this weeks UK property
The Political Game Around Homeownership
Both Labour and the Conservatives are sparring over the state of the housing market. As we hit summer next year, expect electoral promises around increasing housing supply and reintroducing schemes designed to kick start the housing market by enabling first time buyers access to the market, in return for your vote.This
RICs observations on the UK housing market
Over the past six months RICS’ monthly UK Residential Market Survey has demonstrated buyers’ and sellers' changing mind-set from complete dejection to mild hope. With many seemingly believing that the market was on course to stabilise, down from its ‘Pandemic High.’ This analysis is based on RICS surveyors’ assessment of the market
What the Autumn Statement means for UK property
The Autumn Statement had more leaks than the average toilet, leaving no real big surprises for the cash strapped public, just the lingering smell of resignation. What the Autumn statement means for UK property is for those invested in it there could be both significant movement or lack of it
New Housing Secretary Simon Clarke has the new PM’s trusst, but will he earn ours?
New Housing Secretary Simon Clarke reportedly suffers from agoraphobia. Given the revolving door of those who have preceded him, his new position shouldn’t cause him any concern, as there’s always a means of escape. How Mr Clarke will 'level up' remains to be seen but I’d have hoped he may have reconsidered his
Bidding wars in the UK
If you aren't competing, via a bidding war, on a property right now, my first thought would be, what’s wrong with it! Okay, not all UK property is sought after but whilst supply remains low and demand high, prepare to partake in a bidding war, as opposed not. Today's overheated
April showers for the UK Property Market?
Don't be caught out this April in property showers. Next month is raining property deadlines and start dates. Listed below are some of the things to expect, prepare and brace yourself for. A 2% surcharge - Overseas purchasers will now have to pay an additional 2% surcharge on any property