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One in five 'do not understand base rate's effect on mortgage payments

More than one in five (22 per cent) people who have taken up UK mortgage offers are unaware of what a future increase to the base rate could do to their monthly repayments.

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First time buyers have been saving for deposits

Rather than sitting back and waiting for the housing market to improve, many first time property buyers have used their initiative to build up substantial deposit for their first home.

[Read more]

DIY jobs 'should be done by professionals

Owners of properties needing modernisation might think it is easy to carry out a few DIY jobs but the reality may be somewhat different.

[Read more]

Innovation 'should be applied to UK mortgage lending

UK mortgage lending companies should find more innovative ways of loaning money to prospective home-buyers, a mortgage advice firm has stated.

[Read more]

Buy to let business 'on the rise

Buy to let funding has become more widely available to prospective landlords, according to research from Paragon Mortgages.

[Read more]

Rental growth 'is focused in London

Those looking to invest in commercial property in London or other parts of the country may find the market is "relatively volatile".

[Read more]

Base rate rise 'could happen before end of 2011

People who have taken up UK mortgage offers should prepare themselves for a rise in the base rate in the coming months.

[Read more]

Lenders 'offer lower LTV mortgages on new homes

Owners of new build properties might find it harder to secure UK mortgage offers than those living in older homes.

[Read more]

Construction industry 'requires more investment

More investment is needed in the construction industry if new property developments in London and other parts of the UK are to go ahead.

[Read more]

Age of bling is over for London skyscrapers

New property developments in London are likely to be less ostentatious than those built in recent years as developers look for better investment yields in the London property markets.

[Read more]

Mortgage market will tick along

Recent figures regarding UK mortgage offers support the notion that gross lending rates will not fall any further.

[Read more]

March saw improvement in property market

High end property sales and rentals in London saw increased interest at the start of the year due to owners trying to avoid the new five per cent stamp duty, Knight Frank has stated.

[Read more]

Buy to let funding is more widely available

Buy to let funding is becoming increasingly more available to prospective and existing landlords, according to LettingZone.

[Read more]

London property prices 'almost double' average home

London house prices are almost double the average amount seen for properties in England and Wales.

[Read more]

Number of house purchase enquiries 'on the rise

More people might have been looking for flats and houses for sale in Queen Park, London, and other parts of the country last month, according to research.

[Read more]

Cost of buying 'now cheaper' than renting

Those considering whether to invest in high end property sales and rentals might be interested to hear that buying is now 14 per cent more affordable than renting.

[Read more]

Mortgage market to increase slowly but surely

The UK mortgage lending market is set to increase "slowly but surely" in the coming months, What Mortgage has suggested.

[Read more]

Rental prices 'likely to remain steady

Landlords who have property to rent in London and in other locations are likely to hold rental prices fairly steady in the coming months, according to LettingZone.

[Read more]

London 'second to New York' for future property investment

Those looking for flats and houses for sale in Maida Vale, London, might be pleased to hear that the capital is seen as a good place to invest in property.

[Read more]

More people taking up home loans for property improvements

Owners of property in need of restoration have increasingly turned to home loans to finance their improvements, research shows.

[Read more]

Government should protect those priced out of property market

Government plans are needed to protect first time buyers while they are renting, PricedOut has argued.

[Read more]

Tenant demand 'is strong this year

Landlords who own property to rent in London or in other cities in the UK are likely to be experiencing a rise in tenant demand.

[Read more]

Access to higher LTV mortgages has improved

There is now more access to higher loan to value (LTV) UK mortgage offers than there were a few months ago, according to John Charcol.

[Read more]

Bank holiday is the time to get DIY jobs done

Many people who own properties needing modernisation have set themselves DIY tasks to carry out over the upcoming bank holiday weekend, according to research.

[Read more]

Sales of multimillion pound homes in London increase

The number of flats and houses for sale in Belsize Park, London, and other parts of Camden borough has increased in the last few years.

[Read more]

Renting for most people 'is more sensible

Despite Halifax figures suggesting that buying a home is now cheaper than finding property to rent in London or other parts of the UK, more people will continue to rent because of the economic situation.

[Read more]

West Hampstead day centre 'saved from cuts

Those looking for property to rent in West Hampstead, London, might be interested to learn that a campaign to save a care centre in the area has been successful.

[Read more]

Investors in London 'will see rising prices

Investors in high end property sales and rentals in London are likely to note an upward fluctuation in house prices this year.

[Read more]

Energy Performance Certificates 'have little influence on homebuyers

Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) are having little impact on prospective homeowners, research by Consumer Focus has found.

[Read more]

First time buyers 'could access more finance in 2011

The economic situation for first time property buyers could improve this year.

[Read more]

Tenant demand for rental properties 'will remain strong

London property sales, rentals & investment news: Demand could continue to outstrip supply, RICS believes.

[Read more]

Rental demand will outstrip supply into 2012

The next couple of years will see strong demand for property to rent in London and other places, which will continue to outstrip supply.

[Read more]

EPCs are not seen as a priority

Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) do not seem to be considered an issue in the property market, an independent property industry expert has stated.

[Read more]

Rental demand will outstrip supply into 2012

The next couple of years will see strong demand for property to rent in London and other places, which will continue to outstrip supply.

[Read more]

Office space needs to be adaptable

Businesses looking for office space in London and other parts of the UK need to consider several factors, the British Council for Offices has said.

[Read more]

Northern Rock mortgage could help first time buyers

First time property buyers could benefit from Northern Rock's 90 per cent loan to value mortgage product, according to Firstrung.

[Read more]

Rental prices in London will continue to rise

Owners of property to rent in London and other areas in Britain could be set to benefit from steady and rising rental prices.

[Read more]

Mortgage borrowers could switch ahead of rate rise

People paying off a UK mortgage offer may wish to switch products in light of speculation that the Bank of England will increase rates this year.

[Read more]

Paying more of a mortgage is sensible

Homeowners who are paying off a UK mortgage debt would be "very sensible" to increase their payments in the current economic circumstances

[Read more]

EC postcode 'is most popular for London offices

Those looking for office space in London may find that the most popular commercial properties have an EC postcode.

[Read more]

Commercial property shows slight recovery

Research from CB Richard Ellis suggest that the commercial property in London sector has shown recovery from the height of the recession.

[Read more]

Skilled workforce needed to meet green building demands

More affordable housing in London and other parts of the UK could be built if there were more apprentices.

[Read more]

Conditions 'will improve'

The housing market is set to improve for first time property buyers this year, according to Metropolitan Home Ownership.

[Read more]

Switch mortgage for big savings

Comparing different UK mortgage offers could lead to big savers for some homeowners, accord to What Mortgage.

[Read more]

Many factors' affecting mortgage market

An "unusual combination of factors" was responsible for the decline in mortgage lending across the country in January, it has been claimed.

[Read more]

Brits advised to review mortgages regularly

Homeowners across the UK, including those with property in London, have been advised to review their mortgage rates on a regular basis.

[Read more]

Govt realises need for new homes

The UK government has realised that there is a need for new property in London to be built and that this can only be achieve if the restrictions on construction are loosened.

[Read more]

Market optimism is improving

Optimism within the housing market is continuing to improve as more opportunities emerge for the likes of first time property buyers, one expert has explained.

[Read more]

Investors seeking 'safe' properties

Investors in commercial property in London and the rest of the UK are increasingly looking at buildings which offer a "safe" investment with little risk, one specialist has asserted.

[Read more]

Most UK homes 'environmentally unfriendly

Major work in green building & construction is needed to improve the energy performance of the UK's existing homes.

[Read more]

Sellers making a comeback

The National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA) recorded a 25 per cent increase on the number of homes on the UK market in February, suggesting that sellers are making a comeback.

[Read more]

UK house prices up 0.5% in January

London house prices, and those across the rest of the UK, saw a slight increase in January, according to new government figures.

[Read more]

Opportunities exist' in commercial property market

There are many opportunities in the UK's commercial property market, though in many cases these are dependent on "precise circumstances", one expert has claimed.

[Read more]

Opportunities exist' in commercial property market

There are many opportunities in the UK's commercial property market, though in many cases these are dependent on "precise circumstances", one expert has claimed.

[Read more]

Mortgage lending stable

Total mortgage lending has remained stable in February, new figures have indicated.

[Read more]

London to outperform UK property market

Property in London will fare better than the rest of the country, an industry expert has said.

[Read more]

Trend towards renting 'will continue

The number of people seeking property to rent in London has increased by around eight per cent in the last few months, according to Upad.

[Read more]

Lack of confidence' stalls new home building

A lack of new affordable housing in London and other parts of the country could be attributed to the lack of confidence in the economy.

[Read more]

Buy to let funding 'more widely available

Buy to let funding is becoming more widely available and this is contributing to more landlords being able to afford property purchases.

[Read more]

Demand from international buyers is strong

Overseas tenants for London properties are most likely to purchase prime residencies in the centre of the capital, according to an expert.

[Read more]

To Let signs 'are still useful in internet age

People looking for property to rent in London or other parts of the UK still find To Let boards useful.

[Read more]

Chinese buyers overtake Russians in prime property purchases

Individuals from mainland China are increasingly making residential property investments in London, according to new figures.

[Read more]

Landlords 'must provide gas safety check record

Gas safety is one of the many health and safety issues for landlords to consider.

[Read more]

Number of new build properties 'unlikely to increase

The number of new build properties in the UK is unlikely to increase much in 2011, according to the Federation of Master Builders.

[Read more]

More tenants gives landlords 'real opportunity

Landlords have the chance to increase their portfolios by investing in property to rent in London.

[Read more]

Commercial properties 'should show energy certificate

Owners of commercial property in London could soon be required to show a Display Energy Certificate (DEC) following a report from the UK Green Building Council.

[Read more]

Spring 'is good time to look for new home

First time property buyers could be gearing up to purchase their first home in the coming weeks, along with others who are hoping to move up the housing ladder.

[Read more]

Care home investment 'could see good returns

Those who are looking for commercial property investments in London could consider purchasing a care home.

[Read more]

Prime property in London 'in vogue

High end property sales and rentals are still very much in vogue in London, according to a property expert.

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House prices rise 0.5% in March

London property prices and homes across the UK saw values rise by 0.5 per cent in March, figures from Nationwide Building Society show.

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London is third-best performing region

London property statistics from Nationwide show the capital was the third-best performing region in terms of price rises in the first quarter of 2011.

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London 'attracting wealthy people from Middle East

High end property sales and rentals in London is attracting wealthy families fleeing from political upheaval in the Middle East.

[Read more]

London council takes over responsibilities of housing association

One of the many housing associations in London is to be taken back in-house by a local authority in the hope of saving £5 million.

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Young people 'lack affordable housing in cities

The government has been urged to practice joined-up thinking on the subject of affordable housing in London.

[Read more]

London landlord urges gas safety checks

Gas safety is one of many health and safety issues for landlords to think about.

[Read more]

Central London 'best area for retail properties

Retail property in London is still seen as a good sector for investment, according to new research.

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It is 'cheaper to rent' than take out mortgage

First time property buyers may find it cheaper to rent than take out a loan with low UK mortgage rates.

[Read more]

It is 'cheaper to rent' than take out mortgage

First time property buyers may find it cheaper to rent than take out a loan with low UK mortgage rates.

[Read more]

Landlords 'need tailored advice

UK mortgage lending companies should provide more advice to prospective landlords hoping to invest in the buy to let market.

[Read more]

Keeping prices stable 'could prevent younger buyers from investing

Keeping London house prices stable for an extended amount of time could prevent more first time buyers from getting onto the property ladder.

[Read more]

Disused pub transformed into health centre

A disused pub has undergone a change of use and has now reopened as a health centre.

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Pub to be redeveloped into supermarket

An award-winning pub will be subject to a change of use if plans for a new supermarket go ahead.

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Retrofitting homes 'will be challenging

Owners of investment properties in London may face a challenge in making their homes energy efficient.

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Interest rate rise 'will not affect approvals

Any future rise in interest rates will not have much of an effect on UK mortgage lending approvals, MyMortgageDirect has argued.

[Read more]

Landlords 'may not be able to cut rental prices

Reforms to the local housing allowance (LHS) could see more landlords no longer renting out their properties to such tenants, the National Landlords Association has stated.

[Read more]

Cash 'is king' in London property purchase

The number of cash buyers in London has risen notably since the start of the credit crunch, London Central Portfolio has stated.

[Read more]

Self builders 'need incentives

People who are interested in self build properties need more incentives if they are to get started on their own home, Sustain Worldwide has argued.

[Read more]

First time buyers 'need more help from mortgage providers

First time property buyers should receive more help from UK mortgage lending companies to ensure the housing market does not remain static, an expert has suggested.

[Read more]

ARLA offers top tips for energy efficiency

Property owners with landlord licences have been offered a list of tips to improve the energy efficiency of their rental homes.

[Read more]

Home improvement projects 'are not top of owner priorities

Owners of property in need of restoration might wish to carry out DIY tasks in order to make the home look more appealing to potential buyers.

[Read more]

Property repossessions 'fell last year

The number of property repossessions in London and other parts of the UK fell by 11 per cent in the last three months of 2010 compared with the previous quarter.

[Read more]

Mortgage lending 'stabilised' in 2010

UK mortgage lending appeared to have stabilised in 2010, new figures from the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) reveals.

[Read more]

Affordable housing shortage 'is huge issue

A shortage of affordable housing in London and other parts of the country is a "huge issue" at the moment, the Home Builders Federation has stated.

[Read more]

Landlords advised to choose right location for rental property

Landlords thinking of investing in property to rent in London or other parts of the UK should make sure they choose a home that will continue to attract interest from prospective tenants.

[Read more]

Falling repossessions 'is encouraging

It is encouraging to see that the number of property repossessions in London and other parts of the UK has fallen in the last five consecutive quarters, John Charcol has said.

[Read more]

Greater London area 'will outperform rest of the UK

People looking for high end property sales and rentals might find the home they are after in Surrey.

[Read more]

Lincoln pub to be turned into flats

A former pub is set to undergo a change of use and be developed into a block of flats.

[Read more]

Costs 'should not halt construction of new properties

It is important that additional costs do not get in the way of constructing more new build properties, the Home Builders Federation has stated.

[Read more]

New homes 'are popular because of incentives

New build properties were more popular last year because of the financial benefits placed on such homes, Ducalian has pointed out.

[Read more]

Landlords 'rely on rental income for more than profit

The government needs to help ensure landlords with property to rent in London and other UK areas receive rental payments from tenants collecting housing benefit, the National Landlords Association has argued.

[Read more]

Green building techniques 'need government focus

The government needs to be doing more to promote green building & construction techniques, according to Green Building Store.

[Read more]

First time buyers 'may be better off renting

The current economic conditions means it is probably better for first time property buyers to rent rather than purchase, according to Ducalian.

[Read more]

Interest rate rise 'will not impact on repossessions

The number of property repossessions in London and other parts of the country is unlikely to be heavily impacted by an interest rate rise, according to John Charcol.

[Read more]

Buy to let landlords 'should not be affected by interest rate rise

Many people, including buy to let landlords, are looking at fixed rate mortgages in anticipation of an interest rate rise, a property expert has stated.

[Read more]

There are 'dangers' in purchasing as part of a couple

First time property buyers may be considering purchasing their home with another person, but there are "dangers involved" in buying as a couple.

[Read more]

Affordable housing 'should be a priority

The availability of affordable housing in London and other parts of the UK should be improved.

[Read more]

Self build properties 'appeal to many

Self build properties have a "wide appeal" because of the flexibility involved in constructing them, BuildStore has stated.

[Read more]

Mortgage repayments 'should be a priority

The paying off of UK mortgage debt should be a priority for homeowners in the next few months, according to Nationwide.

[Read more]

Planning system reforms 'are vital

The lack of UK mortgage offers and the bureaucracy of the planning permission system must be addressed if the UK is to build vital new homes.

[Read more]

Tenant demand 'is at a two-year high

Tenant demand for property to rent in London and other parts of the UK has hit a two-year high, according to research.

[Read more]

House prices 'rise 4% in one month

London house prices have risen by an average of 4.2 per cent in the last month, according to research from Rightmove.

[Read more]

Buy to let conditions 'will remain tough

Buy to let funding restrictions are set to remain tough this year, according to LettingFocus.com.

[Read more]

Buy to let conditions 'will remain tough

Buy to let funding restrictions are set to remain tough this year, according to LettingFocus.com.

[Read more]

High end properties 'will be focus of many London investors

High end property sales and rentals are becoming the focus of many London home buyers, according to London Central Portfolio.

[Read more]

Communication between lenders and borrowers 'is improving

Communication between UK mortgage lending companies and borrowers is increasing, according to an advice company.

[Read more]

Brokers 'can guide homeowners through mortgage process

Prospective homeowners will receive "better knowledge" of UK mortgage offers if they speak to an experienced broker, according to Alexander Hall.

[Read more]

Quick interest rate rise 'could surprise borrowers

A fast interest rate rise could cause trouble to some homeowners with UK mortgage debts, John Charcol has stated.

[Read more]

Most DIY tasks 'do not require professional help

Owners of properties needing modernisation could find that they are able to carry out simple DIY tasks themselves.

[Read more]

Bolton pub 'to be turned into community centre

A former pub could undergo a change of use and be transformed into a community centre.

[Read more]

Change of use applications 'are on the increase

Planning applications concerning change of use are on the rise, according to research from a law firm.

[Read more]

Private rented sector 'accounts for one in six households

Landlords with property to rent in London or other parts of the UK could be in a strong position this year as government statistics show nearly one in six households rent privately.

[Read more]

Homes in UK's largest cities 'are cheaper

Affordable housing in London and other large cities in the UK is now more accessible for home buyers, research from Halifax has revealed.

[Read more]

Borrowers 'should not be complacent' about low interest rates

Those who are paying off UK mortgage debts have been urged not to get complacent about their home loans.

[Read more]

ARTICLES
One in five 'do not understand base rate's effect on mortgage payments
More than one in five (22 per cent) people who have taken up UK mortgage offers are unaware of what a future increase to the base rate could do to their monthly repayments.
First time buyers have been saving for deposits
Rather than sitting back and waiting for the housing market to improve, many first time property buyers have used their initiative to build up substantial deposit for their first home.
DIY jobs 'should be done by professionals
Owners of properties needing modernisation might think it is easy to carry out a few DIY jobs but the reality may be somewhat different.
Innovation 'should be applied to UK mortgage lending
UK mortgage lending companies should find more innovative ways of loaning money to prospective home-buyers, a mortgage advice firm has stated.
Buy to let business 'on the rise
Buy to let funding has become more widely available to prospective landlords, according to research from Paragon Mortgages.
Rental growth 'is focused in London
Those looking to invest in commercial property in London or other parts of the country may find the market is "relatively volatile".
Base rate rise 'could happen before end of 2011
People who have taken up UK mortgage offers should prepare themselves for a rise in the base rate in the coming months.
Lenders 'offer lower LTV mortgages on new homes
Owners of new build properties might find it harder to secure UK mortgage offers than those living in older homes.
Construction industry 'requires more investment
More investment is needed in the construction industry if new property developments in London and other parts of the UK are to go ahead.
Age of bling is over for London skyscrapers
New property developments in London are likely to be less ostentatious than those built in recent years as developers look for better investment yields in the London property markets.
Mortgage market will tick along
Recent figures regarding UK mortgage offers support the notion that gross lending rates will not fall any further.
March saw improvement in property market
High end property sales and rentals in London saw increased interest at the start of the year due to owners trying to avoid the new five per cent stamp duty, Knight Frank has stated.
Buy to let funding is more widely available
Buy to let funding is becoming increasingly more available to prospective and existing landlords, according to LettingZone.
London property prices 'almost double' average home
London house prices are almost double the average amount seen for properties in England and Wales.
Number of house purchase enquiries 'on the rise
More people might have been looking for flats and houses for sale in Queen Park, London, and other parts of the country last month, according to research.
Cost of buying 'now cheaper' than renting
Those considering whether to invest in high end property sales and rentals might be interested to hear that buying is now 14 per cent more affordable than renting.
Mortgage market to increase slowly but surely
The UK mortgage lending market is set to increase "slowly but surely" in the coming months, What Mortgage has suggested.
Rental prices 'likely to remain steady
Landlords who have property to rent in London and in other locations are likely to hold rental prices fairly steady in the coming months, according to LettingZone.
London 'second to New York' for future property investment
Those looking for flats and houses for sale in Maida Vale, London, might be pleased to hear that the capital is seen as a good place to invest in property.
More people taking up home loans for property improvements
Owners of property in need of restoration have increasingly turned to home loans to finance their improvements, research shows.
Government should protect those priced out of property market
Government plans are needed to protect first time buyers while they are renting, PricedOut has argued.
Tenant demand 'is strong this year
Landlords who own property to rent in London or in other cities in the UK are likely to be experiencing a rise in tenant demand.
Access to higher LTV mortgages has improved
There is now more access to higher loan to value (LTV) UK mortgage offers than there were a few months ago, according to John Charcol.
Bank holiday is the time to get DIY jobs done
Many people who own properties needing modernisation have set themselves DIY tasks to carry out over the upcoming bank holiday weekend, according to research.
Sales of multimillion pound homes in London increase
The number of flats and houses for sale in Belsize Park, London, and other parts of Camden borough has increased in the last few years.
Renting for most people 'is more sensible
Despite Halifax figures suggesting that buying a home is now cheaper than finding property to rent in London or other parts of the UK, more people will continue to rent because of the economic situation.
West Hampstead day centre 'saved from cuts
Those looking for property to rent in West Hampstead, London, might be interested to learn that a campaign to save a care centre in the area has been successful.
Investors in London 'will see rising prices
Investors in high end property sales and rentals in London are likely to note an upward fluctuation in house prices this year.
Energy Performance Certificates 'have little influence on homebuyers
Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) are having little impact on prospective homeowners, research by Consumer Focus has found.
First time buyers 'could access more finance in 2011
The economic situation for first time property buyers could improve this year.
Tenant demand for rental properties 'will remain strong
London property sales, rentals & investment news: Demand could continue to outstrip supply, RICS believes.
Rental demand will outstrip supply into 2012
The next couple of years will see strong demand for property to rent in London and other places, which will continue to outstrip supply.
EPCs are not seen as a priority
Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) do not seem to be considered an issue in the property market, an independent property industry expert has stated.
Rental demand will outstrip supply into 2012
The next couple of years will see strong demand for property to rent in London and other places, which will continue to outstrip supply.
Office space needs to be adaptable
Businesses looking for office space in London and other parts of the UK need to consider several factors, the British Council for Offices has said.
Northern Rock mortgage could help first time buyers
First time property buyers could benefit from Northern Rock's 90 per cent loan to value mortgage product, according to Firstrung.
Rental prices in London will continue to rise
Owners of property to rent in London and other areas in Britain could be set to benefit from steady and rising rental prices.
Mortgage borrowers could switch ahead of rate rise
People paying off a UK mortgage offer may wish to switch products in light of speculation that the Bank of England will increase rates this year.
Paying more of a mortgage is sensible
Homeowners who are paying off a UK mortgage debt would be "very sensible" to increase their payments in the current economic circumstances
EC postcode 'is most popular for London offices
Those looking for office space in London may find that the most popular commercial properties have an EC postcode.
Commercial property shows slight recovery
Research from CB Richard Ellis suggest that the commercial property in London sector has shown recovery from the height of the recession.
Skilled workforce needed to meet green building demands
More affordable housing in London and other parts of the UK could be built if there were more apprentices.
Conditions 'will improve'
The housing market is set to improve for first time property buyers this year, according to Metropolitan Home Ownership.
Switch mortgage for big savings
Comparing different UK mortgage offers could lead to big savers for some homeowners, accord to What Mortgage.
Many factors' affecting mortgage market
An "unusual combination of factors" was responsible for the decline in mortgage lending across the country in January, it has been claimed.
Brits advised to review mortgages regularly
Homeowners across the UK, including those with property in London, have been advised to review their mortgage rates on a regular basis.
Govt realises need for new homes
The UK government has realised that there is a need for new property in London to be built and that this can only be achieve if the restrictions on construction are loosened.
Market optimism is improving
Optimism within the housing market is continuing to improve as more opportunities emerge for the likes of first time property buyers, one expert has explained.
Investors seeking 'safe' properties
Investors in commercial property in London and the rest of the UK are increasingly looking at buildings which offer a "safe" investment with little risk, one specialist has asserted.
Most UK homes 'environmentally unfriendly
Major work in green building & construction is needed to improve the energy performance of the UK's existing homes.
Sellers making a comeback
The National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA) recorded a 25 per cent increase on the number of homes on the UK market in February, suggesting that sellers are making a comeback.
UK house prices up 0.5% in January
London house prices, and those across the rest of the UK, saw a slight increase in January, according to new government figures.
Opportunities exist' in commercial property market
There are many opportunities in the UK's commercial property market, though in many cases these are dependent on "precise circumstances", one expert has claimed.
Opportunities exist' in commercial property market
There are many opportunities in the UK's commercial property market, though in many cases these are dependent on "precise circumstances", one expert has claimed.
Mortgage lending stable
Total mortgage lending has remained stable in February, new figures have indicated.
London to outperform UK property market
Property in London will fare better than the rest of the country, an industry expert has said.
Trend towards renting 'will continue
The number of people seeking property to rent in London has increased by around eight per cent in the last few months, according to Upad.
Lack of confidence' stalls new home building
A lack of new affordable housing in London and other parts of the country could be attributed to the lack of confidence in the economy.
Buy to let funding 'more widely available
Buy to let funding is becoming more widely available and this is contributing to more landlords being able to afford property purchases.
Demand from international buyers is strong
Overseas tenants for London properties are most likely to purchase prime residencies in the centre of the capital, according to an expert.
To Let signs 'are still useful in internet age
People looking for property to rent in London or other parts of the UK still find To Let boards useful.
Chinese buyers overtake Russians in prime property purchases
Individuals from mainland China are increasingly making residential property investments in London, according to new figures.
Landlords 'must provide gas safety check record
Gas safety is one of the many health and safety issues for landlords to consider.
Number of new build properties 'unlikely to increase
The number of new build properties in the UK is unlikely to increase much in 2011, according to the Federation of Master Builders.
More tenants gives landlords 'real opportunity
Landlords have the chance to increase their portfolios by investing in property to rent in London.
Commercial properties 'should show energy certificate
Owners of commercial property in London could soon be required to show a Display Energy Certificate (DEC) following a report from the UK Green Building Council.
Spring 'is good time to look for new home
First time property buyers could be gearing up to purchase their first home in the coming weeks, along with others who are hoping to move up the housing ladder.
Care home investment 'could see good returns
Those who are looking for commercial property investments in London could consider purchasing a care home.
Prime property in London 'in vogue
High end property sales and rentals are still very much in vogue in London, according to a property expert.
House prices rise 0.5% in March
London property prices and homes across the UK saw values rise by 0.5 per cent in March, figures from Nationwide Building Society show.
London is third-best performing region
London property statistics from Nationwide show the capital was the third-best performing region in terms of price rises in the first quarter of 2011.
London 'attracting wealthy people from Middle East
High end property sales and rentals in London is attracting wealthy families fleeing from political upheaval in the Middle East.
London council takes over responsibilities of housing association
One of the many housing associations in London is to be taken back in-house by a local authority in the hope of saving £5 million.
Young people 'lack affordable housing in cities
The government has been urged to practice joined-up thinking on the subject of affordable housing in London.
London landlord urges gas safety checks
Gas safety is one of many health and safety issues for landlords to think about.
Central London 'best area for retail properties
Retail property in London is still seen as a good sector for investment, according to new research.
It is 'cheaper to rent' than take out mortgage
First time property buyers may find it cheaper to rent than take out a loan with low UK mortgage rates.
It is 'cheaper to rent' than take out mortgage
First time property buyers may find it cheaper to rent than take out a loan with low UK mortgage rates.
Landlords 'need tailored advice
UK mortgage lending companies should provide more advice to prospective landlords hoping to invest in the buy to let market.
Keeping prices stable 'could prevent younger buyers from investing
Keeping London house prices stable for an extended amount of time could prevent more first time buyers from getting onto the property ladder.
Disused pub transformed into health centre
A disused pub has undergone a change of use and has now reopened as a health centre.
Pub to be redeveloped into supermarket
An award-winning pub will be subject to a change of use if plans for a new supermarket go ahead.
Retrofitting homes 'will be challenging
Owners of investment properties in London may face a challenge in making their homes energy efficient.
Interest rate rise 'will not affect approvals
Any future rise in interest rates will not have much of an effect on UK mortgage lending approvals, MyMortgageDirect has argued.
Landlords 'may not be able to cut rental prices
Reforms to the local housing allowance (LHS) could see more landlords no longer renting out their properties to such tenants, the National Landlords Association has stated.
Cash 'is king' in London property purchase
The number of cash buyers in London has risen notably since the start of the credit crunch, London Central Portfolio has stated.
Self builders 'need incentives
People who are interested in self build properties need more incentives if they are to get started on their own home, Sustain Worldwide has argued.
First time buyers 'need more help from mortgage providers
First time property buyers should receive more help from UK mortgage lending companies to ensure the housing market does not remain static, an expert has suggested.
ARLA offers top tips for energy efficiency
Property owners with landlord licences have been offered a list of tips to improve the energy efficiency of their rental homes.
Home improvement projects 'are not top of owner priorities
Owners of property in need of restoration might wish to carry out DIY tasks in order to make the home look more appealing to potential buyers.
Property repossessions 'fell last year
The number of property repossessions in London and other parts of the UK fell by 11 per cent in the last three months of 2010 compared with the previous quarter.
Mortgage lending 'stabilised' in 2010
UK mortgage lending appeared to have stabilised in 2010, new figures from the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) reveals.
Affordable housing shortage 'is huge issue
A shortage of affordable housing in London and other parts of the country is a "huge issue" at the moment, the Home Builders Federation has stated.
Landlords advised to choose right location for rental property
Landlords thinking of investing in property to rent in London or other parts of the UK should make sure they choose a home that will continue to attract interest from prospective tenants.
Falling repossessions 'is encouraging
It is encouraging to see that the number of property repossessions in London and other parts of the UK has fallen in the last five consecutive quarters, John Charcol has said.
Greater London area 'will outperform rest of the UK
People looking for high end property sales and rentals might find the home they are after in Surrey.
Lincoln pub to be turned into flats
A former pub is set to undergo a change of use and be developed into a block of flats.
Costs 'should not halt construction of new properties
It is important that additional costs do not get in the way of constructing more new build properties, the Home Builders Federation has stated.
New homes 'are popular because of incentives
New build properties were more popular last year because of the financial benefits placed on such homes, Ducalian has pointed out.
Landlords 'rely on rental income for more than profit
The government needs to help ensure landlords with property to rent in London and other UK areas receive rental payments from tenants collecting housing benefit, the National Landlords Association has argued.
Green building techniques 'need government focus
The government needs to be doing more to promote green building & construction techniques, according to Green Building Store.
First time buyers 'may be better off renting
The current economic conditions means it is probably better for first time property buyers to rent rather than purchase, according to Ducalian.
Interest rate rise 'will not impact on repossessions
The number of property repossessions in London and other parts of the country is unlikely to be heavily impacted by an interest rate rise, according to John Charcol.
Buy to let landlords 'should not be affected by interest rate rise
Many people, including buy to let landlords, are looking at fixed rate mortgages in anticipation of an interest rate rise, a property expert has stated.
There are 'dangers' in purchasing as part of a couple
First time property buyers may be considering purchasing their home with another person, but there are "dangers involved" in buying as a couple.
Affordable housing 'should be a priority
The availability of affordable housing in London and other parts of the UK should be improved.
Self build properties 'appeal to many
Self build properties have a "wide appeal" because of the flexibility involved in constructing them, BuildStore has stated.
Mortgage repayments 'should be a priority
The paying off of UK mortgage debt should be a priority for homeowners in the next few months, according to Nationwide.
Planning system reforms 'are vital
The lack of UK mortgage offers and the bureaucracy of the planning permission system must be addressed if the UK is to build vital new homes.
Tenant demand 'is at a two-year high
Tenant demand for property to rent in London and other parts of the UK has hit a two-year high, according to research.
House prices 'rise 4% in one month
London house prices have risen by an average of 4.2 per cent in the last month, according to research from Rightmove.
Buy to let conditions 'will remain tough
Buy to let funding restrictions are set to remain tough this year, according to LettingFocus.com.
Buy to let conditions 'will remain tough
Buy to let funding restrictions are set to remain tough this year, according to LettingFocus.com.
High end properties 'will be focus of many London investors
High end property sales and rentals are becoming the focus of many London home buyers, according to London Central Portfolio.
Communication between lenders and borrowers 'is improving
Communication between UK mortgage lending companies and borrowers is increasing, according to an advice company.
Brokers 'can guide homeowners through mortgage process
Prospective homeowners will receive "better knowledge" of UK mortgage offers if they speak to an experienced broker, according to Alexander Hall.
Quick interest rate rise 'could surprise borrowers
A fast interest rate rise could cause trouble to some homeowners with UK mortgage debts, John Charcol has stated.
Most DIY tasks 'do not require professional help
Owners of properties needing modernisation could find that they are able to carry out simple DIY tasks themselves.
Bolton pub 'to be turned into community centre
A former pub could undergo a change of use and be transformed into a community centre.
Change of use applications 'are on the increase
Planning applications concerning change of use are on the rise, according to research from a law firm.
Private rented sector 'accounts for one in six households
Landlords with property to rent in London or other parts of the UK could be in a strong position this year as government statistics show nearly one in six households rent privately.
Homes in UK's largest cities 'are cheaper
Affordable housing in London and other large cities in the UK is now more accessible for home buyers, research from Halifax has revealed.
Borrowers 'should not be complacent' about low interest rates
Those who are paying off UK mortgage debts have been urged not to get complacent about their home loans.