Estate & Letting Agents, Leicester
The new Labour government has introduced the Renters Rights Bill. What does this mean for renters and landlords? Rental Reform: A Renewed Focus The new Government is pushing for rental reform through the rebranded Renters Rights Bill, which includes ... more
The UK housing market is witnessing a surge in optimism, as surveyors and estate agents express the highest confidence in sales volumes in over two years, following the recent General Election. The latest data from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors ... more
Current Housing Conditions The housing market has shown resilience despite rising borrowing costs, but the adjustment continues. Historically, mortgage rates increasing from 1% to over 5% would lead to significant drops in house prices. However, regulations ... more
House prices have shown no inflation for May 2024 but are expected to increase by 1.5% by the end of the year. Here’s the latest on the UK housing market from the Zoopla House Price Index: June 2024. Key Facts House price inflation was flat ... more
The income required to buy a home has risen in recent years. But what does that mean in real numbers? And where is the most affordable place to buy in the UK? Understanding Affordability Affordability remains one of the biggest hurdles for prospective ... more
We’ve reviewed the housing policies of the main political parties so you don’t have to. Key Points: All three parties pledge to ban no-fault evictions for renters. All three parties commit to reforming or ending the leasehold system. All ... more
The rental market in England is showing signs of another surge as we approach the summer months. According to the latest Rental Index from the PropTech, rents have reached their highest levels since October over the past month. This development underscores ... more
Overview The UK housing market has seen a modest decline in house prices over the past year, with a 0.1% drop. Despite this, market activity is on the rise with increased supply and more sales being agreed upon. Here's the latest update from the Zoopla ... more
Propertymark, the agents' trade body, reports that many in the industry are relieved that the Renters Reform Bill has been shelved due to the General Election. The Bill did not advance through the 'wash up' process last week, a procedure that fast-tracks ... more