Popularity of renting continues to rise!
Figures in the Sunday Express show how more people are looking to rent in the UK. Only 3 nations across Europe have a higher proportion of renters.
Further signs of recovery to the rental sector
The Daily Telegraph has published figures from Rightmove suggesting that the rental market is finding its feet again, following the stamp duty reforms and the referendum.
Who else has noticed all the new homes in Tamworth?
Most people will have seen the numerous building sites which have popped up throughout Tamworth. After years without any major development, 9 substantial developments are either under way or are about to start, with at least 3 other large sites being subject to potential developm...
Investors turn to loophole to avoid pending tax changes
Rising numbers of Britain's landlords are selling properties to themselves using a loophole that enables them to avoid paying more tax.
Whittington v Leyfields - Which offers the best returns for landlords
This week we had a potential landlord come in to see us as they were looking to acquire their first buy-to-let property.As a comparison, we compared his home village of Whittington to the Tamworth suburb of the Leyfields, read on to see the results.
Will the treasury be changing its stamp duty hike on landlords?
According to reports in the Sunday Telegraph, it is expected that revenue may be down by 2%. Whether this may lead to a re-think on the December increases is yet to be seen. However, a drop in revenue is not what was expected, or needed.
Asking prices hit record high, just as research predicts prices will start to fall
Rightmove have released figures from estate agents to show that asking prices have hit a new record high. However, a report by Deutsche Bank and the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors predicts that a fall in house prices is on the horizon.
Landlords adjust to new financial restraints, but what will it mean for tenants?
As landlords have to adjust to new financial changes, what does this mean to the rental sector, be that for landlords or tenants. We've had a look to see how these changes may affect those in Tamworth.
House prices fall - Referendum and Landlord tax changes blamed
Several newspapers and institutions have been publishing research on house values and how the Referendum and tax changes to landlords have had an impact. We look into the figures to see what has been found.
Landlords look increasingly to auction
An increasing number of buy-to-let landlords are looking to dispose of their investment properties through the auction process.
EU Referendum - Could it have an impact on Tamworth?
As the Referendum draws nearer, we try to look at what it may mean for the local area. Be that house prices and the number of new homes being built.