London Rental Property News for May 2010

Telecoms company to invest in east London conference centre

Telecoms company to invest in east London conference centre

People looking for property to rent in London may be interested to hear about one company's investment in east London as the city looks to create a "green enterprise district".

Read Article ... Published on 28th May, 2010

Expert suggests "not all first-time buyers are equal"

Expert suggests "not all first-time buyers are equal"

First-time buyers have been told that the reason that some struggle to secure a reasonable home loan, even with a sizeable deposit, is because they are not all equal.

Read Article ... Published on 28th May, 2010

Rental demand 'unsurprising'

Rental demand 'unsurprising'

People looking for property to rent in London are being told demand from potential tenants is likely to remain high for the foreseeable future.

Read Article ... Published on 28th May, 2010

Tenants' Associations 'good for solving problems' with landlords

Tenants' Associations 'good for solving problems' with landlords

People considering whether to look for property to rent in London are being told the formation of a recognised tenants association (RTA) is an excellent way to solve problems with landlords that might arise.

Read Article ... Published on 28th May, 2010

'Tesco Town' gets approval

'Tesco Town' gets approval

People considering looking for property to rent in London may be interested to know about plans for a 'Tesco Town' to be built Bromley-by-Bow, after they were approved by local authorities.

Read Article ... Published on 28th May, 2010

High-speed rail to link London and Birmingham

High-speed rail to link London and Birmingham

People looking for property to rent in London may be interested by news that the government has included a promise to build a nationwide high-speed rail network.

Read Article ... Published on 27th May, 2010

Demand for property-to-let "remains strong"

Demand for property-to-let "remains strong"

People looking for property to rent in London may be interested to hear that demand for property-to-let is still strong in the UK.

Read Article ... Published on 27th May, 2010

Housing market health "overstated"

Housing market health "overstated"

First-time buyers are learning that mortgage lending increased at its slowest rate for nine years, according to new statistics.

Read Article ... Published on 27th May, 2010

Aspers applies for Stratford casino licence

Aspers applies for Stratford casino licence

People looking for property to rent in London may be interested by news that a UK casino brand has applied for a licence to open up a new venture in Stratford that could create hundreds of jobs.

Read Article ... Published on 27th May, 2010

Government house building policy "absolutely critical"

Government house building policy "absolutely critical"

Potential first-time buyers are being told that the lack of new homes being built in the UK is resulting in an overpriced housing market.

Read Article ... Published on 26th May, 2010

New-build home prices rise

New-build home prices rise

First-time buyers are learning that the price of newly built homes has increased by almost two per cent in a month, according to new figures.

Read Article ... Published on 26th May, 2010

HCA budget slashed by £230 million

HCA budget slashed by £230 million

Potential first-time buyers are learning that the body charged with the ensuring the provision of affordable housing in the UK has had its budget slashed by £230 million as part of a government plan to curb public spending.

Read Article ... Published on 26th May, 2010

Kickstart cuts 'could hold up' house building

Kickstart cuts 'could hold up' house building

First-time buyers are being told that cuts to a programme aimed at creating more affordable housing in the UK, could deepen an "already acute crisis".

Read Article ... Published on 26th May, 2010

Mortgage funding gap "looming" in coming years

Mortgage funding gap "looming" in coming years

First-time buyers looking to secure a home loan were told the market faces a funding gap over the next few years that could hinder any recovery being made by lenders.

Read Article ... Published on 25th May, 2010

Lack of mortgage availability 'constrains house building'

Lack of mortgage availability 'constrains house building'

First-time buyers are being told that the current mortgage market still offers very little choice to help them on to the property ladder.

Read Article ... Published on 25th May, 2010

London 'to stay at heart of world's art market'

London 'to stay at heart of world's art market'

A decorative art event taking place in west London next month is set to preserve the city's place at the heart of global market, according to an expert.

Read Article ... Published on 25th May, 2010

Understanding electricity units 'helps avoid needless expense'

Understanding electricity units 'helps avoid needless expense'

People looking for property to rent in the London borough of Hounslow or elsewhere in capital are being told the secret to avoid "throwing money away" on electricity bills.

Read Article ... Published on 25th May, 2010

'Not good old days yet' for UK housing market

'Not good old days yet' for UK housing market

First-time buyers have been warned that despite improving conditions in the housing market, potential pitfalls lie ahead.

Read Article ... Published on 25th May, 2010

"Modest" house building figures down to mortgage shortages

"Modest" house building figures down to mortgage shortages

People who are considering whether to look for property to rent in the London borough of Ealing or elsewhere in the country may be interested in the news that mortgage unavailability is impacting on house-building in the UK.

Read Article ... Published on 24th May, 2010

Government 'action required on housing crisis'

Government 'action required on housing crisis'

First-time buyers are being told that the government must issue "clear guidance" on house planning policy to avoid a growing crisis in the industry.

Read Article ... Published on 25th May, 2010

Topshop unveils new flagship store in Knightsbridge

Topshop unveils new flagship store in Knightsbridge

High street fashion retailer Topshop has opened a new flagship store in the heart of London's Knightsbridge area.

Read Article ... Published on 21st May, 2010

Buy-to-let landlords 'optimistic' about next quarter

Buy-to-let landlords 'optimistic' about next quarter

People looking to rent property may be interested to read that landlord optimism is at its highest level since 2007, according to a survey.

Read Article ... Published on 21st May, 2010

Mortgages 'rationed' to new buyers

Mortgages 'rationed' to new buyers

First-time buyers are being told that mortgage lending will continue to be rationed for the foreseeable future.

Read Article ... Published on 20th May, 2010

Spurs unveil new stadium design

Spurs unveil new stadium design

Tottenham Hotspur Football Club has revealed revised designs for its new stadium, which is said to deliver "further improvements" on the original submission.

Read Article ... Published on 20th May, 2010

House prices 'causing social and economic crisis'

House prices 'causing social and economic crisis'

A property expert has called upon the government to tackle an urgent "social and economic crisis" arising from increasing house prices in Britain.

Read Article ... Published on 20th May, 2010

London house prices figures increase

London house prices figures increase

First-time buyers may be interested to know about new figures showing that the average price of a home in London has increased by more than £20,000 in the past year.

Read Article ... Published on 19th May, 2010

Mortgages "extremely difficult to get"

Mortgages "extremely difficult to get"

First-time buyers are being told that securing a mortgage is more difficult now than it was a couple of years ago.

Read Article ... Published on 18th May, 2010

Government 'must build homes'

Government 'must build homes'

People who are considering looking for property to rent in the London borough of Waltham Forest are learning about a UK body's calls for the new coalition government to honour its pledge to build more new houses across the country.

Read Article ... Published on 17th May, 2010

Household wealth increased five fold in the past 50 years

Household wealth increased five fold in the past 50 years

People looking for property to rent in the London borough of Enfield may be interested in new figures that suggest household wealth has increased in the past 50 years.

Read Article ... Published on 17th May, 2010

Long-term mortgage 'problems' could hit market

Long-term mortgage 'problems' could hit market

People who are looking for property to rent in the London borough of Epping Forest or elsewhere in the country are being told the UK faces problems in the mortgage market, that could affect first-time buyers.

Read Article ... Published on 14th May, 2010

Hotel proposals part of wider Thames Gateway plan

Hotel proposals part of wider Thames Gateway plan

Those looking for property to rent in the London borough of Barking and Dagenham may be interested to hear about a £30 million project to convert a car park into a 21-storey hotel.

Read Article ... Published on 13th May, 2010

Property market 'still volatile'

Property market 'still volatile'

People may consider looking for property to rent in the London borough of Lewisham or elsewhere in the UK as one mortgage expert said the market for home loans would remain tight.

Read Article ... Published on 13th May, 2010

Landlords 'need to be included in CGT exemptions'

Landlords 'need to be included in CGT exemptions'

Landlords who own flats to rent in the London borough of Wandsworth may be interested to learn that one organisation has called on the government to include buy-to-let specialists in any potential capital gains tax (CGT) exemptions.

Read Article ... Published on 12th May, 2010

Buy-to-let mortgages 'good news'

Buy-to-let mortgages 'good news'

A new buy-to-let mortgage rate is set to increase competition among landlords and possibly boost consumer choice for rented homes.

Read Article ... Published on 11th May, 2010

First-time buyers 'need more government help'

First-time buyers 'need more government help'

First-time buyers in the UK are in need of government help in their quest to purchase their first home, according to one property expert.

Read Article ... Published on 11th May, 2010

Bankside 'benefits from ambitious architecture'

Bankside 'benefits from ambitious architecture'

Investment in new projects and "ambitious" designs over the past ten years have helped to attract the residential sector to become heavily involved in a once neglected district, according to one publication.

Read Article ... Published on 10th May, 2010

'More looking' for energy efficient rented homes

'More looking' for energy efficient rented homes

A growing number of tenants in the UK are seeking private sector landlords that have energy efficient property to rent.

Read Article ... Published on 7th May, 2010

Deficit 'could drive up' mortgage lending cost

Deficit 'could drive up' mortgage lending cost

First-time buyers are learning that the cost of mortgage lending could be driven up by the national budget deficit, according to a UK body.

Read Article ... Published on 7th May, 2010

House prices 'to increase by more than 5pc this year'

House prices 'to increase by more than 5pc this year'

First-time buyers may be interested by news that the average cost of UK properties is set to increase by more than five per cent this year, according to new research.

Read Article ... Published on 6th May, 2010

Mortgage lending slowdown 'is normal'

Mortgage lending slowdown 'is normal'

The drying up of mortgage credit in the UK for potential first-time buyers was to be expected, according to an industry expert.

Read Article ... Published on 6th May, 2010

New Stratford shopping centre 60pc let

New Stratford shopping centre 60pc let

A new shopping development near the Olympic Park has announced that it has already let 60 per cent of its retail space, long before it will begin welcoming visitors.

Read Article ... Published on 6th May, 2010

House price growth "likely"

House price growth "likely"

House prices in the UK are "likely" to rise over a sustained period, according to an expert.

Read Article ... Published on 6th May, 2010

First-time buyers 'finding it difficult to get on the property ladder'

First-time buyers 'finding it difficult to get on the property ladder'

People may be encouraged to consider looking for property to rent in the London borough of Sutton or elsewhere in the UK following one expert's comments that buying a residence is increasingly challenging.

Read Article ... Published on 5th May, 2010

London house prices up 1.6pc

London house prices up 1.6pc

First-time buyers looking for a new home in London may be deterred by new figures showing an increase in property prices in London.

Read Article ... Published on 4th May, 2010

East London line revamp to have "profound effect"

East London line revamp to have "profound effect"

An extended and revamped East London Line is set to have a dramatic effect on the economic prosperity of Hackney, according to experts.

Read Article ... Published on 4th May, 2010

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