In line with latest Government’s guidelines on home moving, the housing market remains open, and all our offices in England, Scotland and Wales continue to operate. Health and safety remains our main priority, and we continue to follow a number of strict measures to protect our customers and staff. More information
New plans to make building homes to a high standard at a lower cost have been unveiled by the government. Publishing the government’s response to its housing standards review, communities minister Stephen Williams said the move would remove confusion
An estimated 60 per cent of landlords are planning to expand their portfolio in 2014, causing buy-to let lending to reach £25 billion by the end of the year, according to research by Mortgages for Business. Such promising research suggests a prosperous
Just under 300 delegates attended the National Conference of award winning lettings business Martin & Co, held at the prestigious Whittlebury Hall hotel near Silverstone racetrack on Saturday 1stFebruary. Celebrating 28 years since the Martin and Co
To date nationally, the number of new agreed tenancies has increased to 13% annually, which highlights the strength of the lettings market compared to last year. Buy to let mortgage applications remain strong, up 17% annually, as investors continue to
Bank of England Governor Mark Carney has pledged not to increase interest rates yet, despite unemployment rates dropping closer to the 7% threshold he set. In November, the Bank brought forward its forecast for 7% unemployment to 2015, but the latest
The National Landlords Association has revealed that the average buy-to-let loan application in the UK is for $149,000. However,the range of buy-to-let loan values varries greatly across the UK, with one third of landlords borrowing between £50-100,000
The cost of renting a home in England and Wales fell by 1% in December compared with the previous month, a survey suggests. The annual rise in the costs for tenants also slowed to 1.5%, according to LSL Property Services. Seven out of 10 regions saw
Martin & Co Welwyn and Hatfield has this week become an approved supporter of the Partnership Accreditation for Landlords within the area. The office has also become the first “town centre” based agent to be formally approved for PAL. Since 20011
Martin & Co Welwyn and Hatfield has this week become an approved supporter of the Partnership Accreditation for Landlords within the area. The office has also become the first “town centre” based agent to be formally approved for PAL. Since 2011
New measures will encourage longer fixed-term, family-friendly tenancies and raise standards in the private rented sector, Communities Secretary Eric Pickles has announced. Tenants will be able to request longer tenancies that provide stability for their
Smaller properties provide a better return than larger ones, with one- and two-bedrooms providing average yields of 6.8% and 6.4% respectively.Countrywide, the national chain, has produced national yield, rent and arrears data for the first time, based on
Landlords are reminded that as from this week, local authorities now have the discretion to charge full Council Tax on empty properties.The change affect properties that until now have been given automatic exemptions and discounts, including furnished and
