(Reuters) – Harriet Howse is one of many Londoners looking to make a profit out of their property during this summer’s Olympics, leaving the city and their homes to strangers to avoid the anticipated mayhem of an overcrowded capital.
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‘Sale and rent back’ sector closed down by FSA – BBC 03/02/11
The sale and rent back industry has been almost completely closed down, says the Financial Services Authority.
Buy to let ‘generating high yields’ in 2012
People thinking of investing in buy to let property may find that focusing on the north of England is the best bet, according to one expert.
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Tips when viewing Victorian properties
Tips when viewing Victorian properties
David Lewis of chartered surveyors Grillo LLP (grillollp.com) offers his expert advice on what to look out for when viewing a Victorian property for sale.
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Ever Considered ‘Let to Buy?’
Let to buy – an alternative strategy? By Rolfe East.
What can let to buy offer?
The bottom line is that let to buy can offer an escape from the sometimes drawn-out procedure of selling one home to buy another, including during times when the housing market is weaker or when there are more than the average number of homes for sale on the market.
Renters pay higher fuel bills than homeowners
Negligent landlords who rent out energy inefficient properties trap tenants in higher fuel bills, says Citizens Advice.
Should landlords be optimistic about 2012?
Belvoir Letting Experts reflect on the performance of the rental market in the past year and make their predictions for the year ahead…
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In 2012, don’t sell unless you really must….
Last updated at 1:29 PM on 3rd January 2012
Neither Halifax nor Nationwide is expecting much to change with house prices this year, although Rightmove predicts a two per cent rise and top-end agent Knight Frank predicts a five per cent fall.
For most homeowners, however, the rule is: If you don’t have to sell, then don’t.! There is a hugely attractive alternative – rent out your house.
Renting Privately In London
- Renting Privately in London
With London property prices still beyond the pockets of many, renting remains the only practical option. Renting privately direct from the landlord not only means that the rent could be cheaper – the landlord will not be paying agent’s fees – but also you as tenant will have a friendly face to deal with, not just a corporate person on the other end of the phone. www.rentfromtheowner.co.uk is here to help everyone involved in the rental, with hints on how to be a good tenant and a good landlord, both equally important when it comes to making renting privately a pleasant experience all round.
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Should We Move To Longer Leases?
Should We Move To Longer Leases?- Interesting Idea.
Written by propertynewshound.com
With or without the stricter lending guidelines announced by the Financial Services Authority, the trend within the UK of moving gently away from home ownership towards renting is likely to continue apace.
Fancy owning your own Island?
Owning a Private Island………..Now this would be fab…..
Definitly high on my wish list Santa!
Brewers Island
Place: Near Glen Burnie, Md., 15 miles south of Baltimore
Asking Price: $890,000 (price recently reduced)
Acreage: 1 acre
Demand for New Homes Increased in November
Article from: Inside Housing
Buyer demand for property in the UK rose during November, but economic uncertainty continues to hold the market back from any meaningful recovery, according to the latest UK housing market survey.
