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Property prices fell back again in January according to figures published today by Nationwide, That is now five months in a row, a rarity in the UK housing market. According to a newly published report by Hamptons Research the gain made by property owners when they sell surged to a new record level. Like the Jewellery Quarter and Digbeth before it, this previously forgotten corner of Birmingham city centre is suddenly where developers want to be. Here's why. The long delays in introducing new energy efficiency legislation has made the proposed timescales unworkable, argues the National Residential Landlords Association. Despite reports that landords are about to flee the market, research shows that the vast majority of existing buy to let investors are intent on staying put. The reversal in house prices continues the trend that began in September, but Nationwide believe that a soft landing is still the most likely outcome. 28/12/2022
Manchester back in top spot for buy to letAccording to the annual buy to let tracker compiled by specialist mortgage lender Aldermore, the 'capital of the North' has reclaimed its crown as the UK's most attractive city for property investors. After a tumultuous 2022, we look at four areas to watch in the coming year - house prices, the rental market, rental reform and energy efficiency. 9/12/2022
Number of midlife renters doublesThe number of middle age households privately renting is growing rapidly, creating an important opportunity for buy-to-let investors.5/12/2022
Unexpectedly big drop in UK house pricesHouse price growth slowed sharply last month as the market sees its biggest monthly fall since June 2020 according to the latest figures from Nationwide. |
30/1/2023