The latest residential sentiment survey from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors suggests a currently-subdued housing market but with a more...
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More than three-quarters (79%) of mortgage brokers feel optimistic about how the new-build housing market will perform in 2022, new research...
20 January 2022
From: Breaking News
Deposit Unlock, a mortgage scheme that allows new build buyers to purchase with a 5% deposit, has launched nationally with 17...
02 December 2021
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The number of properties available to buy through estate agents in March was the lowest level recorded for the third month...
02 May 2017
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Brokers have welcomed latest Bank of England statistics that show a jump in mortgage approvals in February. The increase was partly down to...
01 April 2016
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Property experts have warned that Chancellor George Osborne's new Lifetime Isa will do nothing to solve housing supply and affordability problems. From April...
17 March 2016
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The property industry is calling on Chancellor George Osborne to reform stamp duty and boost housing supply in Wednesday’s Budget, but...
15 March 2016
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The supply of available housing has plunged to a new low while demand from buyers has surged in recent weeks. Housing supply...
02 March 2016
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The supply of available housing has almost halved in 10 years while the number of buyers has steadily risen. This growing imbalance between...
29 January 2016
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Loss of higher rate tax relief and tighter regulation on buy-to-let could harm tenants more than landlords by constraining the supply of rented...
20 October 2015
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The number of house hunters has hit its highest level in 11 years while supply levels are continuing to fall. Sales to...
28 July 2015
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The government and the Bank of England must not put too much of the blame for a lack of housing supply...
16 July 2015
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Proposals announced last week by Chancellor George Osborne to reform the planning system in the UK may not do enough to...
14 July 2015
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Mortgage brokers and property companies have welcomed government proposals to overhaul Britain’s planning laws and increase housebuilding. Chancellor George Osborne announced on...