BTL landlords plan to sell up as investors continue ‘trimming their portfolios’
It is certainly the case that some BTL landlords are selling up
NEWS ARCHIVES
A new generation of pension-age renters looms
As younger generations who missed out on the homeownership boom age, growing numbers are likely to be renting when they retire
Building on green belt is key to solving the housing crisis, says Lisa Nandy
The Labour MP points out that housebuilding is forecast to fall to its lowest level since the Second World War
Buoyant rental market shows ‘little sign of an imminent slowdown’
The rental sector remains strong as a medium-to-long-term investment, says agent
Estate agents face going bust due to slow conveyancers, warns law firm
If a local estate agents practice folds, it’s a blow for not only the individual business but also for the overall health of the housing market let alone the economy at large, says lawyer
Estate agent slams ‘doomsayers’ forecasting a potential crash in house prices
While the there is no denying these are tough times, ‘sensationalist headlines don’t help anyone’, says estate agent
Lenders report biggest increase in mortgage defaults since 2009
Mortgage defaults surge 30% in three months, and lenders warn they are likely to rise further due to rising borrowing rates
Greater scrutiny of commission earned could prove a major ‘blow’ for agents
Michael Gove wants heavy fines and even disqualification from FCA and RICS for those found to be taking so-called “secret commission”
‘Glimmer of hope’ for borrowers as mortgage rates may be nearing peak
Two-year and five-year swap rates dropped yesterday, after weeks of rising
Properties taking longer to go under offer but no ‘signs’ of prices falling
Last month it took 15 days on average between a buyer registering and them making their first offer on a home, the longest time recorded in any June since at least 2014