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19/06/2021

Zoopla's property report covering the DN post code area is showing that sales and rental demand remains high as many buyers and renters struggle to find the right property. We have seen many popular properties selling within hours with so many ... read more »

The chancellor Rishi Sunak has been accused of making landlords the scapegoats for the covid-related rent debt crisis by the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA).

18/06/2021

The chancellor Rishi Sunak has been accused of making landlords the scapegoats for the covid-related rent debt crisis by the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA). The NRLA argues that Sunak has turned his back on the support the sector ... read more »

Capital gains tax reforms proposed

11/06/2021

The Office of Tax Simplification (OTS) has released proposals to simplify capital gains tax in a new report following on from its review into CGT requested by the chancellor Rishi Sunak last year. The report, which highlights a broader concern about... read more »

Regional trends in house price growth

25/05/2021

Zoopla's monthly report shows Wales, Yorkshire & the Humber and the North West are the regional markets registering the highest price growth. They are arguably also the ‘hottest’ regional markets at present – as these mar... read more »

New price record as Wales and the north lead the way and London stands still

19/05/2021

Rightmove Figures for May shows some really positive signs for the Yorkshire property market. Overview This month sees a new national record for the price of property coming to market, hitting an average of a third of a million poun... read more »

Renting still going strong despite government attempts to talk-up ownership

18/05/2021

Nearly a quarter (21%) of UK renters plan to stick to renting with 15% particularly enjoying the freedom to live wherever they want, according to a new survey. Almost one in five (19%) of baby boomers (those aged between 55-74) want to rent for as l... read more »

Updated Advice For the Housing Industry.

17/05/2021

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has updated its guidance document setting out general advice and information for the housing industry and those moving home in accordance with the national lockdown announced earlier this week... read more »

Supply Of Family Homes For Sale Falls To a Five Year Low

16/05/2021

The pandemic has fuelled buyer appetite for more space, leading to a sharp drop in the number of three and four-bedroom houses on the market. The level of family houses for sale has hit a five-year low as buyer demand for properties offering more ... read more »

How Often Should You Inspect Your Rental Property?

10/05/2021

How Often Should You Inspect Your Rental Property? POSTED : 20/04/2021 | BY ALICE DAVIES As a landlord, especially a new landlord, it can be tricky to know how often to check on your property and the tenants inside. If you’ve had bad experien... read more »