London property news: RICS urges buyers to carry out surveys
Individuals considering buying a new home - whether first time buyers or more experienced - should remember to have a survey conducted, the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has warned....
View ArticleLondon Property News: Home buyers 'should know their new property'
Before investing in a new property, individuals should have a full report carried out so they know exactly what they are buying, it has been claimed. David Dalby, residential director at the Royal...
View ArticleLondon Property News: London property market 'still in decline'
One of the recent London property market surveys conducted by the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (Rics) has revealed that the UK property market saw its fifth month of decline in October. The...
View ArticleProperty Repossession News: Derelict properties in London 'provide investment...
Derelict properties in London and other major cities around the world will continue to attract investor attention, according to King Sturge. Andrew Burrell, partner in research at the international...
View ArticleBuilding & Construction News: Government plans to streamline planning system...
Government plans to scrap house building proposals, which would have cost developers an extra £8,000 for every new home, have been welcomed by the Federation of Master Builders (FMB). Brian Berry, the...
View ArticleBuy to Let Investment News: Buy to let 'is taking properties away from first...
First time property buyers are finding it harder to own their own home not just because of the lack of UK mortgage funding options but also due to so many houses being taken off the market by buy to...
View ArticleLondon Property Market News: RICS data shows house sales 'stabilised' in...
London property reports may be showing mixed reviews at the moment, but there are indications that the level of completed house sales stabilised at the end of last year. According to the latest Royal...
View ArticleBuilding & Construction News: Retrofitting homes 'will be challenging'
Owners of investment properties in London may face a challenge in making their homes energy efficient. According to Michael O'Doherty, head of climate change for buildings and energy at Manchester City...
View ArticleLondon Housing Market News: London is 'very attractive' to overseas investors
Overseas property buyers in London are finding the capital "very attractive" at the moment, according to a property expert. Nigel Ellis, director of a UK estate agency, said London is perceived as safe...
View ArticleLondon House Price News: Prices rise 0.3% in May
London house prices may have undergone another hike this month as research shows the value of property across the UK rose 0.3 per cent in May. The latest figures from Nationwide show prices overall...
View ArticleLondon Property Market News: London 'outperforming' rest of the country
In recent London property market news, it appears that the capital is outperforming other parts of the UK in terms of demand. The International Business Times reported that research from Colliers...
View ArticleLondon Commercial Property News: Interest in London distressed property...
Commercial property in London is bucking the national trend, with investor interest in distressed property refusing to wane. This is the finding of the latest Global Distressed Property Monitor from...
View ArticleLondon Property to Rent: Government plans 'could hurt landlords'
Landlords with property to rent in London may have to ensure their homes have an Energy Performance Certificates rating of above an E under new government plans. However, this has attracted criticism...
View ArticleBuilding & Construction News: Private sector driving recovery in construction
The number of new build properties backed by the private sector continues to boost growth in the construction sector, while spending cuts still take their toll on public sector building. This is the...
View ArticleLondon Commercial Property News: Could demand for office space produce a...
Strong demand and a subsequent lack of office space in London's city centre could result in a "ripple-out" effect beyond the centre, according to the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. Simon...
View ArticleLondon Rental Property News: Rental demand 'higher than supply'
Landlords may do well to invest in property to rent in Belsize Park, London, as demand for rental property is continuing to outstrip supply. According to Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)...
View ArticleLondon Rental Property News: Competition for rental homes is hotting up
Individuals looking for property to rent in Hampstead, London, may find themselves facing a lot of competition. According to Matt Hutchinson, director of Spareroom.co.uk, an average of seven people...
View ArticleLondon Property to Rent: Family housing 'is safe long-term investment'
Landlords with property to rent in London who are thinking of expanding their portfolio should consider investing in family housing. According to Chris Horne, editor at Property Hawk, family homes...
View ArticleFirst Time Property Buyer News: Demand for property continued to rise last...
The latest figures released by the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) show that demand from property continued to rise in March. The body’s UK Housing Market Survey (April 9th 2012) found...
View ArticleLondon Property News: Rics responds to CSR
Responding to the government's Comprehensive Spending Review, the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (Rics) has suggested that reducing the budget for Communities and Local Government will have a...
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