Recently released figures show that London property prices rose by 11% over the course of 2015. If this wasn’t enough to confirm the current strong state of the property market, it was also confirmed that property prices across the capital have risen on average by an incredible 83% over the last six years. While some experts take the view that this rate of growth is unsustainable and are warning that the market bubble will burst, the seemingly ever increasing levels of demand for property in London would suggest that this is not the case. Continue reading →

Rents across the UK increased by 0.7% month on month up to October, and are showing no signs of the slowdown that normally hits at this time of year. According to the latest Landbay Rental Index rental amounts rose around the UK with only Scotland seeing a marginal monthly fall of 0.1%. Continue reading →

A new UK Housing Commission has been launched to explore new avenues to property construction so that councils can make the building of new homes possible. Councils throughout the country built nine times more homes between 2010 and 2015 than between 2000 and 2005 and are aiming to substantially increase the availability of new homes in their local areas. Continue reading →

We all have different views, feelings and ideas about what a building represents to us. However, one thing that is surely common to us all is that a building should represent stability and security. While this is certainly true of any building we call home, these are also the qualities which property investors seek from the buildings they own. We are at the forefront of ensuring owners get that stability and security through our extensive range of property services, particularly our guaranteed rent schemes. Continue reading →

Letting a property can provide you with a brilliant monthly income, but in order to optimise the profits you can make, it is important to ensure the property is well maintained, looks attractive and appeals to prospective tenants. There are a few key points regarding basic contents and decor that you should consider. Continue reading →

There have long been stories in the news about the high prices of London property in relation to the rest of the country, but now steps are being taken to assist people who are buying their first property in the capital. As part of the recently announced Autumn Statement, it has emerged that a new London Help to Buy scheme is going to be brought in. Continue reading →

From the 1st of February 2016, landlords will have to carry out Right-to-Rent checks on prospective tenants before they enter into a tenancy agreement. This is the date when Section 22 of the Immigration Act 2014 comes into force following the six month trial period that has been conducted in the Midlands. As part of the checks, a landlord will need to confirm the age of each tenant and ensure every adult has the right to be in the UK. If they fail to do this, landlords can face fines of up to £3,000 per occupier. Continue reading →

In most cases, the term “new build” refers to a brand new, recently constructed house or flat. However, on the London property market, there are some cases where the term is used to refer to buildings which have been transformed and repurposed through regeneration work. An example of this can be seen in Bromley, where a disused engineering works building has been converted into flats. Although the building itself has been around for many years, the flats which are now in it are considered to be new builds. Continue reading →

In order to make a healthy profit from your buy to let property, it is essential that you are able to collect rent from your tenants in a timely manner and that your cash flow is being managed properly. A tenant who is unwilling or unable to pay their rent at the right time can be a nightmare for landlords, leading to a loss of income, not to mention the inconvenience. Here are some ways you can handle your rent payments to ensure you are always given the money you are owed. Continue reading →

Property group Savills is predicting that house prices will continue to rise in London, gaining an average of 15.3% by 2020. Boroughs across the capital are expected to see rises, but some areas will perform better than others. Investors looking to target areas with the best growth potential will need to look carefully to ensure they invest in the right location. Continue reading →