Major Landlord Issues List of Questions All Tenants Should Ask
Grainger, the UK’s leading Build To Rent provider and a FTSE 250 company, has released a checklist of essential questions for tenants to ask their landlords before signing a rental contract. As the nation’s largest listed residential landlord, Grainger has delivered around 11,100 Build To Rent units, with an additional 5,000 in development. Grainger emphasizes […]
Landlords Face Rising Estate Agency Fees As Property Market Changes
Landlords selling properties are now paying up to 21% more in estate agency fees compared to five years ago, a new analysis reveals. Open Property Group has conducted a comprehensive study of the change in average estate agency fees across the UK and its regions from 2019 to 2024. The findings highlight a significant increase […]
It’s Time To Stop Churning Housing Ministers Says Property Expert
Jonathan Rolande, the founder of House Buy Fast, has called on the incoming government to make housing a top priority from the outset, emphasizing the need for long-term commitment from housing ministers to effectively address the ongoing crisis. Since 2010, the UK has seen 16 housing ministers, with a notable seven taking office since 2020. […]
UK House Prices Overvalued by 8% Says Zoopla
In its latest House Price Index, property portal Zoopla reveals that average house prices in the UK are currently overvalued by 8%. This overvaluation is expected to decrease if mortgage rates fall in the near future. Zoopla’s analysis measures actual house prices against an ‘affordable house price’ calculated using household incomes and mortgage rates. The […]