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Hackney top ten property hotspotproperty hotspots for 2008.Read More ... Posted on 31st December, 2007 Mortgage lending shows signs of slow-downFinancial experts have claimed that mortgage lending in November slowed yet further from October levels, suggesting that greater numbers of people are turning to rental property.Read More ... Posted on 28th December, 2007 Russian bank targets Hammersmith developmentA Russian bank is set to launch a large-scale investment in prime west London residential property, according to reports.Read More ... Posted on 27th December, 2007 West London's buzzing borough gains visitorsThe west London borough of Hammersmith and Fulham attracted more visitors in 2006 than ever before, according to new research.Read More ... Posted on 27th December, 2007 Somers Town debates medical centre plansWith Christmas on its way the Somers Town neighbourhood in the borough of Camden is set to be gifted with a state of the art medical research centre – but not all residents are welcoming the project with open arms.Read More ... Posted on 24th December, 2007 Shepherd's Bush stop and shop rebuildWest London is set for an upgrade in a set of key shopping and transport facilities, but not without causing a few months of inconvenience.Read More ... Posted on 24th December, 2007 Rics: lenders now more selectiveReal estate experts have claimed that the 'credit crunch' is taking a heavy toll on UK property lending.Read More ... Posted on 21st December, 2007 Wandsworth property prices 'drop 7%'Wandsworth house prices have dropped by seven per cent this month, making the borough a haven for bargain-seeking buyers and tenants, it has been claimed.Read More ... Posted on 21st December, 2007 Landlords 'ahead on EPC improvements'Landlords renting out properties with buy-to-let mortgages are ahead of the game in ramping up the green credentials of flats and houses, it was claimed.Read More ... Posted on 21st December, 2007 Crystal Palace boasts safety credentialsThe Crystal Palace area has been given a boost by news that its community defenders were named the joint winners of the Metropolitan Police's award for Best Safer Neighbourhood Team 2007.Read More ... Posted on 20th December, 2007 'Rental demand will rise, but no mad rush'Property specialists have claimed that rental demand is likely to rise over coming months, but stopped short of predicting a mad rush for property in London or elsewhere.Read More ... Posted on 20th December, 2007 Let-to-buy 'can help' early-stage buyersLet-to-buy mortgages can be useful for people on the early stages of property hopping, but are not wide-reaching or as relevant as they used to be, according to property experts.Read More ... Posted on 20th December, 2007 Regenerated station areas 'lead property push'Regeneration work around major London rail stations is adding to the value of property in surrounding areas, according to a new property forecast.Read More ... Posted on 19th December, 2007 CML: EU right to ditch mortgage directiveThe Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) expressed relief today that the European Commission's white paper on mortgages, published today, would not be recommending a mortgage directive without further study.Read More ... Posted on 19th December, 2007 London leads buy-to-let confidenceThe UK rental property market is booming and buy-to-let confidence is high, according to a new survey of landlords.Read More ... Posted on 19th December, 2007 Hips 'are not trusted'Real estate specialists have claimed that Home Information Packs (Hips) and Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) are not trusted or considered important by many landlords and property solicitors.Read More ... Posted on 18th December, 2007 Key Worker Scheme 'lacks political will'Emergency service workers and teachers in London and the south-east are not being provided with the Key Worker homes they were promised, property specialists claimed.Read More ... Posted on 18th December, 2007 Rental demand 'booming' as sales stagnateA new report from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Rics) has revealed that landlords are reporting a stagnation in home sales, but a rise in rental demand.Read More ... Posted on 18th December, 2007 Building vacancy rates 'too high'With high vacancy rates for new city accommodation developments, property experts have claimed that further efforts should be undertaken to make empty flats more available to renters and buyers.Read More ... Posted on 17th December, 2007 Surrey 'superbia' brings calm 'inside the M25'A new belt of luxurious suburban properties has developed into the most sought-after location for renting and house-buying in the London area, according to the Daily Telegraph.Read More ... Posted on 17th December, 2007 Housing dip 'could affect equity release'Equity release schemes could be strongly affected by the housing slump, should the UK continue to talk itself into a long-term crisis, experts have claimed.Read More ... Posted on 17th December, 2007 Strong rental demand 2008 'as buyers get older'High current prices and uncertainty over a potential fall in value over coming years are combining to make many Brits favour renting over house buying, it was claimed.Read More ... Posted on 14th December, 2007 Young professionals are 'ideal tenants'Young professionals with reliable above average incomes are the 'ideal tenants' for many landlords, according to real estate specialists.Read More ... Posted on 14th December, 2007 SW3 is 'most exclusive neighbourhood'The Brompton neighbourhood of west London has been named as the priciest and most desirable in the capital by Forbes.com.Read More ... Posted on 14th December, 2007 Buy-to-let 'must be thought through'Property experts have claimed that with many people looking to rent property, buy-to-let mortgages could still be very worthwhile, but only so long as people considered prices very carefully.Read More ... Posted on 13th December, 2007 Spitalfields combines festival and financeThe Spitalfields area of east London is already known as one of the capital's most vibrant and up-and-coming spots, but the area is now granted further interest by current winter events.Read More ... Posted on 13th December, 2007 London is 'top city for investors'Buying property in the capital is not set to get any easier, with London now labelled the top city for investors.Read More ... Posted on 13th December, 2007 House prices may be 'too low for sellers'Recent drop-offs in house prices will influence property decisions, but will not necessarily lead to more buying, it has been claimed.Read More ... Posted on 12th December, 2007 DLR stop boosts Langdon Park regenerationA new £7.5 million station opened on the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) this week will look to kick-start regeneration in an up-and-coming area of Tower Hamlets.Read More ... Posted on 12th December, 2007 Mayor launches green homes advisory serviceA new energy saving programme tailored for London residents could see renters and homebuyers bombarded with tips on cutting carbon emissions and home energy use.Read More ... Posted on 12th December, 2007 Ken to curb landlord emissionsMayor of London Ken Livingstone has launched his own plans to tackle climate change single handed – with dual measures looking to curb both business and residential emissions.Read More ... Posted on 11th December, 2007 Southwark art haven to receive cash boostThe Southwark neighbourbood could soon see its cultural credentials raised further as one of its most famous features gets a huge funding boost.Read More ... Posted on 11th December, 2007 Uncertain times ahead, says CMLUncertain times ahead may prove awkward for first-time buyers looking to get on the property ladder.Read More ... Posted on 10th December, 2007 Hips expert: 'Problems for buyers and sellers'The deputy director general of the Association of Home Information Pack Providers (AHIPP) has spoken of the difficulty of purchasing a house in light of proposed changes to Hips.Read More ... Posted on 10th December, 2007 'No quick fix for FTBs'The slowdown in the housing market will ease pressure on those looking to get on the property ladder but will not deliver the shot in the arm for first-time buyers that some analysts are anticipating.Read More ... Posted on 10th December, 2007 Rate cut 'not enough to spur house buying'The Bank of England has cut basic interest rates by a quarter of a per cent, but the slash may not be enough for markets or for first time homebuyers, it has been claimed.Read More ... Posted on 7th December, 2007 People 'worry about but misunderstand' the housing shortageSome 80 per cent of UK citizens are deeply concerned about housing shortages across the country, reports have claimed.Read More ... Posted on 7th December, 2007 Ten London boroughs 'harmonise regeneration plans'A meeting occurred this week to inaugurate one of London's biggest regeneration projects, which will encompass homebuilding projects in as many as ten London boroughs.Read More ... Posted on 7th December, 2007 House price drop 'doesn't make buying much easier'Real estate experts have claimed that despite the recent drop in housing prices in London and elsewhere, home-seekers should not get too excited.Read More ... Posted on 6th December, 2007 Gulf investment group 'to shed London properties'A massive holder of properties across London is set to sell off an array of its bases in the capital.Read More ... Posted on 6th December, 2007 'Be thorough about renting'Leading financial website ThisIsMoney.co.uk has issued advice to accommodation seekers looking to rent, telling them that – especially in London – it was crucial to do things thoroughly.Read More ... Posted on 6th December, 2007 Buy-to-let a 'safe market'The buy-to-let market will remain resilient in the face of any property slowdown, a leading expert has claimed.Read More ... Posted on 5th December, 2007 Demand remains 'robust' for London propertyThe London property market will weather the current slowdown in the property market, a leading estate agent has forecast.Read More ... Posted on 5th December, 2007 Analysts backing base rate freezeAnalysts are expecting the interest rate to remain on hold when the monetary policy committee (MPC) meets tomorrow.Read More ... Posted on 5th December, 2007 Thames Gateway plans unveiledShrewd accommodation seekers with an eye for a bargain could soon be looking to rent in the Thames Gateway, as government plans for regenerating the area took shape this week.Read More ... Posted on 4th December, 2007 Properties close to tube 'cost 21% more'London house prices in close proximity to tube stops are on average 21 per cent more expensive than property further away, it has been claimed.Read More ... Posted on 4th December, 2007 Tenancy Deposit Scheme questionedThe Residential Landlords Association (RLA) has called into question the provisions of the Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS), sounding a note of concern with the scheme despite several positive responses.Read More ... Posted on 4th December, 2007 London rental demand 'highest for five years'A recent survey of London letting agents has shown that demand for rental property in the capital is at its highest for five years.Read More ... Posted on 3rd December, 2007 Hackney set for revamped leisure centre boostHackney's appeal to rental property seekers and homebuyers alike is set to be boosted by the reopening of a revamped leisure centre.Read More ... Posted on 3rd December, 2007 Islington primed for rental demandBuzzing north-central London neighbourhood Islington has proved one of the biggest movers in status over recent years, according to a new London suburb ranking.Read More ... Posted on 3rd December, 2007 |
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