Landlords are reaping the greatest rewards from rental yields in the north west, while the market still remains more affordable for tenants than elsewhere in the country. New research has revealed the areas in the country where landlords can expect to achieve the highest rental yields, with the north west clearly dominating the leaderboard. The report […]
Author Archives: Sue Brennan
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Sep
Sep
From going down the second hand route to energy efficiency grants, there are ways to cut costs as prices of materials soar Place your focus on the small jobs The cost of materials for big home improvements such as loft conversions and extensions is soaring. Prices change all the time but Office for National Statistics […]
08
Sep
Sep
Rightmove’s Green Homes Report confirms what many in the industry already suspected about the appeal of energy-efficient housing for both homeowners and investors. There’s a distinct positive correlation between new-build homes and their energy efficiency ratings. Now, Rightmove has drawn a link between energy performance certificate ratings (EPCs) and both the price of and demand for the […]
08
Sep
Sep
Will your home keep rising in value? When’s the best time to sell in the next year? And how could moving help you with the cost of living? Here’s what the latest data from Zoopla’s House Price Index means for you. Key takeaways Your home will continue to rise in value slowly over the rest […]
Investment, Landlords, Lettings
Buy-to-let landlords are enjoying a stable market with steady rental yields
05
Aug
Aug
The current time has been labelled a “very interesting period” across the private rented sector, as a number of issues as well as positive trends continue to impact the market. This is having an effect on landlords and lenders alike, according to Fleet Mortgages. Current average rental yields for UK landlords sit at 5.5% according to Fleet’s latest […]
03
Aug
Aug
If you’re looking to buy your first home right now, you’ve probably been hearing a lot about rising house prices and interest rates, as well as the cost of living. With so much uncertainty, it’s really important to carefully consider how much you can afford to pay when buying a home, including your mortgage costs. […]
03
Aug
Aug
The housing market heatwave across Great Britain continues this month, as temperatures soar up and down the country. Asking prices have hit a record-high for the sixth month in a row, rising by 0.4% (+£1,354) to £369,968. In London, the average is now £692,828. Property expert Tim Bannister says that although the market remains hot, […]
03
Aug
Aug
Staging your home can attract buyers, speed up your sale and even get you a higher price. Here are 16 DIY home staging tips to help your home look its best. Key takeaways Staging your home is a way of styling it to appeal to more buyers and encourage a higher sale price Home staging […]
03
Aug
Aug
Demand for property was up nearly 60% over the last two years, while supply drained to 40% below the norm. Which meant only one thing: house prices increased as the nation got moving. Key takeaways A third of UK homes went up by more than £50,000 during the pandemic In rises not seen since 2006, […]
Investment, Local Area Info, Property News, Property Sales, Renting
Manchester beats London as 28th most liveable city in the world
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Jul
Jul
Manchester has risen 26 places in this year’s Global Liveability Index, making it the top most liveable city in the UK and 28th across the globe. Every year, The Economist releases its rankings of the most liveable cities in the world, and this year’s list included 172 cities in total – up from 140 last year. It […]