Why are some landlords selling up?

Zoopla have examined the trend in an increase in property sales, and a decrease in rental, especially in London. The whole article can be read here.... To access this content, you must have a valid iHowz Membership. If you already have a membership, please login...

House prices forecast to rise

Another leading research team in a major agency has revised upwards its forecast for the 2021 market. Savills revised its predictions recently and now it’s the turn of Knight Frank. Referring to the mainstream market, Knight Frank research head Tom Bill says: “We...

Rents up over 20% a year in West Midlands

An upbeat market snapshot for the lettings sector claims that one region of the UK has seen rent increases in excess of 20 per cent a year. The Home website’s latest index shows year-on-year average rent growth reaching 20.5 per cent in the West Midlands. The south...

Council seeks approval for large licensing scheme

A council has now approved plans for two of the country’s largest licensing schemes - one is so large it needs government approval before it can be implemented. Oxford’s Labour council has agreed to renew an additional licensing scheme for all HMOs in the city, and...