Next government must increase spending on affordable housing – BPF
The British Property Federation wants to see an extra £14bn invested into affordable homes to ensure 145,000 are built annually
NEWS ARCHIVES
Sharp rise in number of over-50s buying their first homes
Growth in first-time buyers over the age of 50 comes as home-ownership levels in the UK have declined as a result of reduced housing affordability
Building more homes is key to ‘keep prices and rents in check’ – Zoopla
Zoopla’s Richard Donnell says the days of first-time buyers taking on large mortgages, stretching themselves and hoping it turns out alright are well and truly over
Property industry reacts to Zoopla House Price Index
Estate agents reflect on the Zoopla House Price Index for January, which was released this morning
Estate agents would be forced to finish higher education under Labour plans
All estate agents would require to have at least one A-level and all directors of estate agencies must have an undergraduate degree under Labour’s tabled housing reforms
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt urged to scrap stamp duty levy on additional homes
The chancellor is under pressure to do more to tackle the housing crisis in the run-up to the general election
Are you familiar with upcoming Right to Rent changes?
Agents and landlords must prepare for a significant change to Right to Rent checks coming into force next month
Ambitious duo complete acquisition of well-known estate agency franchise
Under new management: The estate agency will continue to operate from their existing five branches
Significant rise in new sales agreed as housing market conditions improve
According to Zoopla, it has been a positive start to the year with all key measures of housing activity higher than a year ago
Majority of housebuilders would like to see Labour win next general election
Labour’s ambitious housing plans seem to be wooing housebuilders and appealing to their immediate interests