Developer News Archive
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Increase in buy to let mortgage lenders is good news for landlords
04/01/2012
There is set to be an increase in competition in the buy to let mortgage market this year, as more lenders are expected to enter the market. -
Survey: Woking experiences biggest house price rise in UK
03/01/2012
Residential property values in Woking, Surrey, rose at the country's fastest rate during 2011.
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Olympics set to boost London house prices
03/01/2012
With the start of 2012 comes the countdown to the London Olympic games, and experts are forecasting a surge in house prices in the capital. -
UK tenants struggle to keep up with rental prices
03/01/2012
More than one in three tenants in the private rented sector is struggling to keep up with rental prices, a report has revealed. -
NHIC: Draught proofing recoups costs quickly
30/12/2011
Draught-proofing has one of the highest payback factors of any renovation.
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Government reviews private rented sector
29/12/2011
The government is to look into the barriers preventing investment in rented accommodation.
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Call for letting agents to be regulated
29/12/2011
Letting agents should be regulated in the same way as estate agents to stop tenants from being unfairly charged, a report has claimed. -
Good lighting said to bring security benefits
28/12/2011
Good lighting choices can have security benefits for homeowners, an expert has said.
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RLA: Accidental landlords could sell in 2012
28/12/2011
Some people in the private rented sector may be tempted to sell their assets if house prices begin to increase in 2012.
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Tenants to choose how they receive housing benefit
28/12/2011
In the future, tenants in the private rented sector who are eligible for universal credit might be able to choose how they receive their housing benefit.

