As the strong demand for rental properties continues in the UK, one expert has claimed that south London is an area for landlords to focus on.
Jon Neale, head of residential research at Jones Lang LaSalle, said that the area is getting the Crossrail service which he believes will “change the fortunes” of the region. Read more…
The recent LSL buy-to-let Index found that the monthly rent in England and Wales fell by 0.6 per cent in February, but one expert has said the market remains stable despite the findings.
Chris Norris, policy manager at the National Landlords Association (NLA), said that significant rent rises in recent times have been focused on London and the south-east. Read more…
The 2012 Budget saw a range of changes to regulations in the property sector, but one expert claims that the announcements overlooked potential landlords.
According to Landlord Assist, the government missed the opportunity to stimulate investment and encourage further growth in the buy-to-let sector. Read more…
The number of people renting out properties in 2012 is set to increase, one expert has claimed.
Lee Grandin, director at Landlord Mortgages, said that the landlord sector is set to grow faster than any other market in the next 12 months as lenders look to back prospective landlords rather than residential property owners. Read more…
The start of 2012 has seen a rapid increase in the price of new homes over £500,000, with a 21 per cent rise in January when compared to the same period a year ago.
According to SmartNewHomes, luxury properties are now within reach for a number of homebuyers, which is leading to a rise in demand for new homes. Read more…
The sustainability of the property market in central London has continually been questioned since its revival began in 2009.
But, with new figures from Knight Frank revealing that property prices in the area increased by 11.6 per cent in the last 12 months, the question has been raised once again. Read more…
Conditions in the Central London property market this year offer the perfect opportunity to cash in and move out of the capital, according to Cluttons.
The Olympics are expected to lead to stronger than usual growth within prime London property, while prices across the UK continue to struggle. Read more…
