House prices rise for thirteenth successive month
by The Heywoods TeamFirst time buyers helped UK house prices increase by 0.7% in May, meaning an 11.1% increase year-on-year. Robert Gardner, Chief Economist at Nationwide confirmed that house prices recorded their... First time buyers helped UK...
Only 7% would use an online agent
by The Heywoods TeamOnly 7% of landlords and tenants would definitely consider using an online agent.However, while 56% would not use an online agent, 37% said they were “not sure”.The findings emerge... Only 7% of landlords and tenants would...
What are the top factors that landlords consider with BTL purchases?
by The Heywoods TeamLatest research commissioned by Paragon Mortgages has revealed the top factors that landlords consider when getting ready to make a buy-to-let property purchase.Paragon conducted a survey... Latest research commissioned by Paragon...
Is now the best time to build a home of your own?
by The Heywoods TeamBuilding your own home doesn't have to be just a dream. Yes, it's a lot of work but the end result is worth it.Now is a good time to think about self-build, while the house-building secto... Building your own home doesn't have to...
What are the 5 top mistakes that landlords should avoid?
by The Heywoods TeamThere is always something in the news about tenants suffering at the hands of unscrupulous landlords but what about poor landlords who suffer from bad tenants? Studies conducted recently show th... There is always something in the...
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May sees 10.5% year-on-year house price increase according to ONS
by The Heywoods TeamHouse prices are increasing strongly across most parts of the UK, with prices in London again showing the highest growth. Increases of 10.5% in the year to May have been recorded by ONS, up from... House prices are increasing...
16% more live in rented accommodation than owner-occupied properties
by The Heywoods TeamSignificant growth in the private rental sector over the past decade now sees 16.2% more households living in private rented accommodation than in owner-occupied properties. In its latest resear... Significant growth in the...
Just 3% of house buyers last month were aged 18-30
by The Heywoods TeamAccording to data released from the National Association of Estate Agents, last month, people aged 18 to 30 accounted for just 3% of house sales.The NAEA’s June Housing Market Report show... According to data released from the...
Rent growth remains stable
by The Heywoods TeamAccording to from LSL's latest Buy-to-Let Index, rents have risen at just 1.4% and tenant arrears have improved over the last 12 months. The average residential rent across England and Wales is ... According to from LSL's latest...