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Rental sector 'solution to house price woes'Expansion of the private rental sector could be the key to halting the UK's runaway house price inflation, one industry expert has claimed.Read More ... Posted on 28th February, 2008 Buy-to-let market 'primed for 2008'The UK buy-to-let market looks set to enjoy a solid year in 2008 with rental demand showing no signs of slowing down, the Association of Residential Letting Agents (ARLA) has said.Read More ... Posted on 28th February, 2008 Attitudes shifting over property ownershipBrits are no longer obsessed with aspirations to own property and are content with renting for longer periods, it had been claimed.Read More ... Posted on 28th February, 2008 Govt focuses on neighbourhood policingPrime minister Gordon Brown has outlined his vision to bring local communities closer into the fold of neighbourhood policing.Read More ... Posted on 27th February, 2008 US-style rental sector 'implausible'Savills has rejected calls from the British Property Federation to introduce a US-style professional rental sector, deeming the proposals unviable.Read More ... Posted on 27th February, 2008 CML: Buy-to-let market thrivingThe Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) has said that the buy-to-let market continues to thrive in spite of the wider property downturn.Read More ... Posted on 27th February, 2008 Half of renters 'will never buy home'Half of all people who currently rent property in the UK have no intention of ever buying their own home, one new study has revealed.Read More ... Posted on 27th February, 2008 Young people 'concerned' about house pricesThe south-east's UK Youth Parliament (UKYP) has placed access to affordable housing top of its political agenda, it emerged this week.Read More ... Posted on 26th February, 2008 Buy-to-let yields surge againRental yield for buy-to-let investors rose again in January to reach a two-year high, one new report has suggested.Read More ... Posted on 26th February, 2008 Buy-to-let 'not impacting on property prices'The success of buy-to-let investments has not significantly contributed to rampant house price inflation in the UK, one industry expert has claimed.Read More ... Posted on 25th February, 2008 Homes superagency edges closerA superagency tasked with spearheading housing and regeneration efforts across the country could start work five months ahead of schedule, it has emerged.Read More ... Posted on 25th February, 2008 Tate Modern 'one of world's best galleries'The Tate Modern in the Bankside area of Southwark has made it onto a list of the world's top ten art galleries, it has been confirmed.Read More ... Posted on 25th February, 2008 Ken leaves skyscraper legacy for LondonLondon mayor Ken Livingstone's most visible impact on the capital will be his relentless enthusiasm for skyscrapers, an editorial piece in the Guardian has suggested.Read More ... Posted on 22nd February, 2008 Tottenham Partnership steps up regenerationLocal officials in north London's Tottenham district have launched a new drive to involve local residents in regeneration of the area.Read More ... Posted on 22nd February, 2008 Renewed eco focus for London developersDevelopers in the capital have been urged to redouble their focus on energy efficiency in a bid to make the capital a "global pioneer" in environmental planning.Read More ... Posted on 21st February, 2008 Kensington dominates Rich St listA huge proportion of the most expensive streets in England and Wales are to be found London's fashionable Kensington & Chelsea borough, new research has found.Read More ... Posted on 21st February, 2008 Kingston property 'recession-proof'The Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames appears to be successfully weathering difficulties in the housing market, Knight Frank is claiming.Read More ... Posted on 21st February, 2008 Islington rental market 'performing well'Winkworth is reporting high levels of demand for residential properties in the London borough of Islington.Read More ... Posted on 20th February, 2008 More restaurants sign up to WestfieldWagamama, The Real Greek and Leon have become the latest restaurants to secure a plot in the forthcoming Westfield London shopping centre.Read More ... Posted on 20th February, 2008 Uncertain property market 'boosts lettings'Lingering concerns about the UK house market are providing a welcome boost to lettings in the capital, it has been suggested.Read More ... Posted on 20th February, 2008 London super-prime props up capitalLondon's property market looks set to outperform all other UK areas due to the growth in super-prime dwellings, one leading global property consultant has claimed.Read More ... Posted on 19th February, 2008 Landlords flood buy-to-let helplineThe National Landlords Association (NLA) has said it received a record number of calls to its advice hotline last year.Read More ... Posted on 19th February, 2008 Elephant & Castle regeneration scrutinisedSouthwark Council has heard objections put forward by the Elephant & Castle Shopping Centre Traders' Association (ECSCA) over regeneration of the borough.Read More ... Posted on 19th February, 2008 First-time buyers in London 'look abroad'Londoners trying to get on the property ladder are increasingly looking to invest in emerging markets overseas while renting property in the capital, it has been suggested.Read More ... Posted on 19th February, 2008 London Councils to protect regeneration fundsLondon Councils - a lobbying organisation representing the capital's 33 boroughs - is seeking to protect funds set aside for local regeneration in new developments.Read More ... Posted on 18th February, 2008 Buy-to-let 'remains buoyant'Brokers working on behalf of buy-to-let investors are predicting that eight out of ten landlords will make positive returns this year.Read More ... Posted on 18th February, 2008 Rentals undergo 'phenomenal' rise in valueRental properties in the capital have undergone a "phenomenal" rise in value, one leading high street bank has claimed.Read More ... Posted on 15th February, 2008 Aylesbury regeneration moves forwardThe regeneration of south-east London's Aylesbury Estate has moved one step closer to fruition, with the naming of the housing association tasked with developing the site.Read More ... Posted on 15th February, 2008 2012 will have 'real legacy' on LondonLondon 2012 will be the "Regeneration Games" and will leave a profound legacy on the British capital, the head of the Olympic Delivery Authority has said.Read More ... Posted on 15th February, 2008 Docklands apartment towers prove popularDemand for apartments in a landmark residential development close to Canary Wharf reportedly remains strong, despite the alleged property slowdown.Read More ... Posted on 14th February, 2008 Inflation report 'bad news' for mortgage holdersThe government's latest inflation report spells bad news for people paying off mortgages, the Bank of England's chief economist has confirmed.Read More ... Posted on 14th February, 2008 Historic London views to be preservedPanoramic views of London that have been enjoyed for centuries by England's ruling monarchs are to be preserved, according to the Evening Standard.Read More ... Posted on 14th February, 2008 Capital 'sees biggest fall in owner-occupiers'High house prices have resulted in a huge drop in the number of people who own and live in a home in the capital.Read More ... Posted on 13th February, 2008 London council tax increase 'below inflation rate'Council tax for those living in the capital will be held below the rate of inflation, mayor Ken Livingstone is set to announce.Read More ... Posted on 13th February, 2008 Camden regeneration requires 'integrity'Regeneration of Camden Lock Market must be carried out with "integrity," the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has said.Read More ... Posted on 12th February, 2008 London house prices buck trendHouse prices in the capital have stormed ahead of many other parts of the UK, rising an incredible 14.6 per cent over the past year.Read More ... Posted on 12th February, 2008 Ken to voters: On yer bikeDetails of London's most ambitious cycling plan ever have been unveiled by London mayor Ken Livingstone.Read More ... Posted on 12th February, 2008 H&F uses YouTube to trump tax cutsHammersmith & Fulham (H&F) has taken an innovative approach to raising awareness of its latest round of council tax cuts.Read More ... Posted on 12th February, 2008 New sub-committee for London housingLondon mayor Ken Livingstone is to chair a new sub-committee tasked with speeding up the capital's £3 billion homebuilding programme.Read More ... Posted on 11th February, 2008 Buy-to-let 'retains appeal'Landlords are reportedly standing by the buy-to-let market, undeterred by recent jitters about the UK house price values.Read More ... Posted on 11th February, 2008 NAEA: rate cut is welcomeCutting the base rate by 0.25 per cent was exactly what the property market needed, property experts have claimed.Read More ... Posted on 8th February, 2008 London house-building exceeds 2007 targetsRental property is still the most logical choice for many young workers setting up in the capital, but London home-building plans are making home ownership a less distant prospect for many.Read More ... Posted on 8th February, 2008 Active council 'making Lambeth better'Rental property-seekers have been given a host of reasons to set up in the Lambeth area by a rapidly improving local council.Read More ... Posted on 8th February, 2008 NLA: Rental yields holding up property marketFigures showing the continued rise of buy-to-let property are evidence of landlord confidence, according to the National Landlords Association (NLA).Read More ... Posted on 7th February, 2008 Commute is 'shorter by water'Riverside communities in London could soon hold a higher premium for rental property-seekers and home-buyers – and not only for the views across the Thames.Read More ... Posted on 7th February, 2008 Creative mixed-use development comes to DeptfordUp-and-coming south-east London neighbourhood Deptford is to be gifted with a new mixed-used development that could boost its appeal with creative-minded rental property-seekers.Read More ... Posted on 7th February, 2008 Top mortgage deals 'being phased out'A decline in the amount of 100 per cent plus mortgage deals is a sign of the increasing difficulties facing first-time buyers, according to Moneyfacts.co.uk.Read More ... Posted on 6th February, 2008 Private rented sector harnessing student boomStudent accommodation in the private rented sector has emerged to become an important source of rental demand – and much more than a niche property market, a new report claimed.Read More ... Posted on 6th February, 2008 Hampton Wick development plans are 'divisive'A south-west London area has seen Mayor Ken Livingstone give the green light for a residential development project, but not all locals are in favour of the Richmond borough plans.Read More ... Posted on 6th February, 2008 Prime London property 'on upswing'Property specialists Knight Frank have claimed that luxury home prices in the capital are surviving any perceived downturn in London property- and are in fact gaining value.Read More ... Posted on 6th February, 2008 New developments on road to WembleyA new development of townhouses in Wembley could add to the development and increasing appeal of the north west London area for residential property-seekers.Read More ... Posted on 6th February, 2008 Greenwich Peninsula plans submittedA popular corner of south-east London could soon see its appeal boosted for rental property-seekers and homebuyers.Read More ... Posted on 6th February, 2008 Low Emission Zone comes into forceLondon's Low Emission Zone (LEZ) became a reality today, as the capital looks to create healthier living conditions by placing new restrictions on vehicles.Read More ... Posted on 4th February, 2008 Landlords 'in for long haul'Rental property is often held and developed over longer periods by landlords, according to housing specialists.Read More ... Posted on 4th February, 2008 Landlords 'more often friend than foe'Renting out property could soon become an even more popular choice for young people, as a report revealed that the relationship between tenants and landlords was often very amicable.Read More ... Posted on 4th February, 2008 Waterloo ready for hotel boostA new luxury hotel is to be opened in the Waterloo area, with developers tipping the project to help revitalise the area and draw in both tourists and property-seekers.Read More ... Posted on 1st February, 2008 Government 'needs to ensure housing stock'Affordable housing experts have claimed that more needs to be done to ensure that new decently priced housing arrives on the market in a quantity great enough to meet demand.Read More ... Posted on 1st February, 2008 Historic Hackney park gets funding boostA cherished haven of nature and tranquillity in north-east London is to receive a massive funding boost, as the London Borough of Hackney seeks to preserve one of its hidden gems.Read More ... Posted on 1st February, 2008 |
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