Developer News Archive
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Designer claims renovations can boost house prices
24/01/2012
People are realising that refurbishing or renovating a domicile can make them money in the long-term, due to current economic trends.
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Rental prices drop for second month in row
23/01/2012
Average rental prices in England and Wales fell for the second consecutive month in December last year, according to the latest Buy to Let Index from LSL Property Services.
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BuildStore: Consider personal circumstances during self-builds
20/01/2012
People planning to build their own home should consider the scope of the project and their personal economic circumstances.
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Yorkshire Building Society rolls out buy to let products across England and Wales
20/01/2012
Yorkshire Building Society is to extend its geographical reach in the buy to let market, covering properties across England and Wales.
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Nine out of ten landlords have rent problems with benefits tenants
19/01/2012
The majority of landlords who accept tenants on housing benefit have had problems with late rent and rent arrears, a new study has found.
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Scottish house prices fall to 2010 levels
19/01/2012
Average house prices in Scotland are estimated to have fallen by one per cent over the course of 2011, research has found.
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Fine for Tenby landlord after gas safety failings
17/01/2012
A landlord in Tenby has been prosecuted for neglecting to safely maintain a gas fire and not checking the appliance regularly.
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Property prices strengthened in December 2011
17/01/2012
Property prices in England and Wales saw a rise in December last year, according to the latest statistics from LSL Property Services.
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SpareRoom: Private rented sector set for expansion
16/01/2012
There is likely to be a rise in demand for privately-rented accommodation in the immediate future.
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Platform to increase buy to let lending in 2012
16/01/2012
Buy to let lending is set to continue increasing in the coming year, with Platform announcing its plans for a significant increase in lending in 2012.

