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WEBPROPERTY MARKET ANALYSIS: Latest house prices compared in England, Scotland, Wales and N. Ireland.
Nationwide green lights 'game changing' 6x earnings mortgages
WEB1 day ago — For the ‘average’ first-time buyer couple, who are typically in their mid thirties with incomes of circa £38, their buying budget will have increased in theory from £337,000 to £450,000. Nicholas Mendes , mortgage broker at John Charcol, told the Guardian it was “a gamechanger for first-time buyers” and that it would “deliver a ...
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WEBLast. Daily property news in the UK residential sector focused on estate agents, letting agents, property auctions and property managers.
Rightmove rejects latest takeover offer amid warnings of hostile bid
WEB2 days ago — Rightmove has rejected the latest offer from Australian firm REA Group amid warnings that a hostile takeover may be attempted. REA and its CEO Owen Wilson intensified efforts to buy Rightmove earlier this week when the Australian firm made a third bid with an increased offer for the portal up by nearly 10%. The group raised the price it is ...
Are Rachel Reeve's rumoured Budget measures stalling the market
WEB1 day ago — A panel discussion held yesterday in London attended by some 40 key players within the Capital’s property and mortgage broking sectors revealed that there is real nervousness among many about Rachel Reeve’s budget due on 30 th October.. The panel, which was chaired by Russell Quirk, (left) included (LtoR) developer Andrew Morrison, legal expert James Tumbridge, The Neg’s Nigel Lewis and ...
Labour’s housing plans ‘won’t help squeezed middle’
WEB2 days ago — Kettel Homes’ senior Trevor Stunden (main image) has welcomed the Labour Government’s aim to ‘get Britain building’ but says there is a glaring omission – stimulating the demand side of the equation and particularly the squeezed middle. These are the young families who, in an ideal world, should be driving the market by purchasing homes.”
Nigel Lewis Archives - The Negotiator
WEBThe Renters (Reform) Bill in focus. Nigel Lewis looks at the proposed legislation through the long lens of a beer glass... Nigel Lewis is The Negotiator's Head of Content and a leading property market journalist.
Price-cap rise ‘means buyers will want energy-efficient homes’
WEBAug 27, 2024 — The 10% rise in the energy price cap announced by Ofcom will pile pressure on buyers and renters to focus on energy efficiency when choosing their next home. That is the warning from Rightmove, which says heating costs will become a major deciding factor in future. The energy price cap set by the regulator will rise by 10% from 1 October.
Mortgage rates fall to lowest price in nearly two years
WEBAug 21, 2024 — A pricing war amongst banks and building societies has seen mortgage rates fall to their lowest level in nearly two years. The rates are now lower than they have been since the disastrous Mini Budget under Liz Truss in 2022. A cut in the base interest rate from 5.25% to 5% by the Bank of England earlier this month has encouraged lenders to ...
Winners and runners-up 2023 - The Negotiator Awards 2024
WEBWinners and finalists 2023. The companies listed below are the 2023 winners and runners-up of the premier awards in UK residential agency – if your name is there, CONGRATULATIONS! The 2023 entry list was, once again, the biggest in the history of the Awards – which continues to grow in stature and importance with …