Property Market

Don't bust the bank of Mum and Dad
First time buyers are finding themselves increasingly reliant on the Bank of Mum and Dad as they struggle to find deposits or negotiate bridging loans to secure their dream home.
The rise of the million pound house
According to recent economic and financial studies, the number of homes in the UK that are worth one million pounds or more is going to rise significantly.
Saga reveals surge in over 50s renters
While many will have us believe that older people are blocking up the housing market by owning large family homes, new analysis from Saga Home Insurance shows that the number of people over 50 living in rented accommodation has been on the rise over the last five years.

Bellway celebrates the London Festival of Architecture at The Residence
As part of the London Festival of Architecture, award-winning developer Bellway hosted a ‘Meet The Architects’ event on Saturday 25th June at its flagship residential development, The Residence, part of the Nine Elms South Bank regeneration scheme in Vauxhall.

Warning on the dangers of squatting on the high street
Professional squatters are now targeting vacant retail units as the new law making occupation of residential property illegal, displaces the problem onto the high street, warns Simon Broadbent, CEO of Secure Empty Property.
Stamp duty inspired malaise easing as landlords look to buy more property
A survey of more than 1,000 Private Rented Sector (PRS) landlords undertaken by BDRC Continental on behalf of Paragon Mortgages reveals that, while confidence remains low among landlords as a result of recent government interventions in the buy-to-let market, buyers are slowly returning to the market.

Lovell celebrates success as new Nuneaton homes are a hit with first-time buyers
Lovell Homes is celebrating sales success for its Eaton View development, the latest phase of new homes delivered by the company through the Pride in Camp Hill partnership’s ongoing Nuneaton regeneration programme.
Interested in making money from property? How to get involved
Anyone who has pitted their wits against their family in a game of Monopoly will know the merits of investing in property. It may be just a game – albeit one of the best selling of all time – but it does capture the essence that property can be a highly lucrative asset.
Important things to consider when buying a commercial property
Making the choice to go ahead and buy a commercial property isn’t something you can decide on a whim, there’s a great deal to think about. As such you really shouldn’t rush into anything, as you’ll want to be completely sure the commercial property you purchase really is the right one for your business’ needs.
Investment in commercial property for your business
Investing in commercial property is one of the most important decisions you will make for your business, so it’s crucial that your decision is an informed one.
Need to sell your home quickly? Here’s what you need to know
When it’s time to move on, every homeowner dreams of the quick sell. Unfortunately, it’s not always possible and you may be left playing the waiting game instead.

Property investment trends for 2016
Much discussion on the property market at the start of each year tends to centre on whether and where house prices will rise and fall. However, both the UK and wider international property markets will likely have many more factors to think about in 2016.
Santander increases support for first time buyers with new market-leading
First time buyers across the UK can now take advantage of Santander’s new market-leading Help to Buy ISA rate available from 14th March.
Nearly half of homemovers plan to downsize in next three years
Nearly half of those thinking of moving home within the next three years plan to downsize, according to new data provided by Lloyds Bank.
Buy-to-let gained chokehold over first time buyers in 2015
New statistics from comparethemarket.com reveal that the rapid growth of the buy-to-let market during 2015 has come at the expense of first-time buyers, despite Government initiatives to encourage home ownership.