Landlords consider energy efficiency when investing in property
A quarter of landlords are prioritising energy efficiency when it comes to adding a property to their investment portfolio, according to recent research. The revelation from the Mortgage Lender comes despite the government’s rollback on energy efficiency targets for buy-to-let (BTL) properties last year, which meant landlords would not get fined if they failed to […]
Landlords are vital to the local economy
Landlords are important contributors to local economies, according to research from specialist lender Aldermore. According to the bank, which provides financial services to small and medium-sized businesses and personal customers, they generate wealth for the areas close to their properties in different ways. According to the research, almost eight out of 10 landlords choose to […]
Planning for build-to-rent sites is still slow
New analysis has revealed that 40 per cent of build-to-rent (BtR) sites take at least a year to achieve planning consent, representing a rise of seven per cent from a decade ago. According to new analysis from the British Property Federation (BPF) planning times have become longer because of the application process. Despite this challenge, […]
The National Landlord Investment Show is back for 2024
The National Landlord Investment Show returns to Olympia London on March 6 this year for its first event of the 2024 calendar. Now in its 11th year, the free-to-attend one-day event features a packed schedule. The show includes over 50 seminars, offering the latest insights and advice on everything from tax, finance and legal advice […]
Happy Christmas!
A very happy Christmas and a big thank you to all our landlords, tenants, partners and those who are considering joining us in 2024! It has been a busy year for us at Norfolk Property Management and Lettings – and a year with many ups and downs for all those involved in property rentals. Times are not […]
Choose Norfolk at Christmastime!
It’s the festive season and where would you most like to be living right now? Well, Norfolk locations seem to regularly top the British charts when it comes to favourite places to live and shop at this time of year. This year, London’s Metro publication listed Norwich as one of its top shopping destinations for […]
UK Build-to-Rent sector continues to grow
The Build-to-Rent (BTR) sector has continued to expand over the past 12 months despite the challenging economic conditions. According to new research by the British Property Federation (BPF) the total number of BTR homes completed or in the pipeline across the UK rose to 263,694 at the end of the third quarter (Q3) of 2023. […]
Double-glazing and smart technology features are tempting renters
Features such as double glazing, smart technology, and being near a station are the top three features that attract the most demand from those seeking rental homes. A new study of over 600,000 available properties on Rightmove reveals the home features that are driving the most enquiries from home-movers to agents, with these features appealing […]
Tentative signs of improvement in affordability of property this summer
The average asking price of newly marketed properties dropped in August by 1.9 per cent to £364,895. This is the biggest drop in asking prices at this time of year since 2018, outpacing the average drop of 0.9 per cent in August’s traditional summer slowdown. The much larger than usual price drop this month indicates […]
Completed Build-to-Rent Homes up 13 per cent
The number of completed build-to-rent homes in the UK has increased by 13 per cent in the past year to 88,100 units, despite market conditions slowing development activity. New analysis by the British Property Federation (BPF) shows the total number of build-to-rent homes completed, under construction or in the planning pipeline stands at 253,402. The […]
