Many homes for sale in East Anglia have no chain
Over one-third of the homes currently on the market in the east of England are now believed to be chain-free. Property portal Zoopla has reported that across the UK some 32 per cent of its homes now have no chain as second homeowners look to sell amid expected changes to the way second homes are […]
More build-to-rent are required
The total number of purpose-built rental homes has reached more than 120,000, a 23 per cent increase over the past 12 months, according to the British Property Federation (BPF). At the same time, however, analysis, from estate agency Savills, shows construction has contracted sharply, with the number of homes being built down 20 per cent […]
Norwich is in the top most in-demand locations for renters
Norwich is one of the most popular places to seek a rental home, according to recent research by property portal Rightmove. The fine city comes in at number 17, while Wrexham, in Wales, tops the list. Rightmove’s Demand Tracker reveals the ranking of the most popular locations in which to rent based on millions of […]
More properties are needed to meet high demand for rental homes
Policy makers are being urged to focus on growing the stock of homes and those with empty properties are being urged to put them up for rent as demand from tenants remains at a high. According to property portal Zoopla, there are now 21 people competing for every rental property. The number of homes for […]
Reforms in the rental industry need to be balanced
Ahead of the publication of the Renters’ Rights Bill, the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) has issued a statement that responds to the bill’s key proposals. The organisation calls for reforms to be as balanced as possible to ensure that the needs of both landlords and tenants are addressed appropriately. Ben Beadle, the chief executive […]
The Lettings Advisory Board outlines recommendations for the private rented sector
The Letting Advisory Board, which was set up by property portal Zoopla, has written to the government outlining recommendations to help to raise standards in the private rented sector (PRS). These build on proposals set out in the new Renters Rights Bill outlined in the King’s Speech. The group is made up of leading industry […]
The vast majority of renters are satisfied
Private renters are more satisfied with their accommodation than those in the social rented sector, according to new data. The government’s latest English Housing Survey revealed 82 per cent of private renters were satisfied with their accommodation. This was in comparison to 74 per cent of those who were questioned and lived in the social […]
Landlords need more help to make properties greener
New analysis has revealed the urgent need for the next government to help landlords and homeowners make their properties greener. New analysis from property portal Rightmove estimates at least 18 million homes have a rating of an EPC D or below. This takes into account both homes that have an EPC, and those that have […]
Priorities for voters in the rental market
As the general election approaches, four key housing concerns have been voiced by property experts, estate agents, homeowners and renters. Property portal Rightmove says its research has highlighted accelerated house-building, first-time buyer support, stamp duty reform and greater green incentives as priorities for voters. A key ask of the next government is that they prioritise […]
Landlords and letting agents remain undecided about who to vote for
A large proportion of those in the residential lettings industry remain on the fence about who they will vote for in the general election on July 4. A survey of more than 1,000 property professionals found nearly half of landlords and letting agents remain undecided about how to cast their vote or are open to changing their minds ahead […]
