Resolving boundary disputes
A new service aiming to help neighbours resolve boundary disputes without resorting to court action has been launched by the Property Litigation Association (PLA) and the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). The Boundary Disputes Mediation Service comprises a mixed panel of mediators, lawyers and surveyors, all experienced in boundary and neighbour disputes, who can provide a […]
A busy summer ahead for the property market
House prices are still soaring, and the property market looks set to remain buoyant as we head into the summer period. According to the Halifax House Price index, the average home in the UK now costs £261,743, reaching a record high. This represents an increase in value by 1.3 per cent in the last month […]
High demand for student accommodation
Demand for student accommodation is stronger than ever according to recent research. UniHomes, a student accommodation platform, has revealed that more people than ever are opting to go to university, resulting in a higher demand for student accommodation. And despite coronavirus leading to a record decline in GDP, the demand for student accommodation has remained […]
Tenants seek homes outside London
Potential Norwich landlords may be tempted to put their properties up for rental this summer following recent research from the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA). The Covid-19 pandemic has resulted in more tenants seeking new rental homes in places other than London across the UK, according to recent research from the organisation. A survey of […]
Changes to notice periods for evictions
The UK Government has announced that from June 1, 2021, notice periods in England that are currently six months, will now be reduced to four months. The current ban on bailiff-enforced evictions, introduced as an emergency measure during lockdown, will end on May 31. As part of a phased approach through Step Three and Step […]
Now is the time for new landlords to let
The continued lack of new properties coupled with high demand from tenants suggests now is a good time for first-time landlords to come forward. A lack of new properties to let has put pressure on prospective renters, according to the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). Tenant demand for rental properties picked up over the […]
Pot luck – seven steps for container gardening this May
Summer is finally on the horizon and with it hopefully will come some fine weather and the opportunity to spend more time outdoors. But whether you have a country garden, a city courtyard or even a balcony or yard at your rental home you don’t have to think big when it comes to adding some […]
A strong desire to continue working from home
Most employees who are working from their own properties or rental homes would prefer to continue to do so, even when offices reopen. According to respondents in the third round of a joint research conducted by Nyenrode Business University, Open University and Moneypenny, this number totals some 97 per cent. According to the study nine per […]
Norwich is in the top 10 places for holiday let mortgages
Sales of holiday homes near the coast have surged over the past six months with more people than ever applying for holiday let mortgages. According to figures released by mortgage lender Hodge, Norwich comes fifth in the top 10 list of areas for holiday lets, beaten only by Truro, Plymouth, Llandudno and Exeter. Popular for […]
Number of prospective tenants still rising
High numbers of prospective tenants are still registering with lettings agencies in a bid to find themselves new rental homes. ARLA Propertymark’s February Private Rented Sector Report has revealed there is no sign of demand slowing down in the rental market. The number of new prospective tenants registered per branch rose slightly from 81 in […]