Out with the old, in with the new
by Daisy LongleyThe tide is beginning to turn in the capital with a surge of interest in newer property. Traditionally, period London property consistently outperformed new build in terms of desirability and price. However, times are changing and...
Section 21 is going, but let's have a say on how it goes
by Daisy LongleyFirstly, let me repeat the words I said to Richard Bilton in a TV interview I did with Panorama at my office two summers ago (an interview which lasted just seventeen seconds): “There is no such thing as NO-FAULT Eviction under...
Tenant fee ban drives rent to highest on record during June
by Daisy LongleyThe latest data and analysis from ARLA Propertymark has revealed that the number of tenants experiencing rent rises increased to the highest figure on record in June, with around 55% of agents witnessing landlords increasing them....
Is the homeownership dream turning into a nightmare for middle-income Britain?
by Daisy LongleyUnless the government intervenes, homeownership is set to die out for all but the wealthiest young buyers over the next decade. According to worrying new research from Santander Mortgages, based on a national survey of 5,002...
Average house price growth hits seven-year low in the south
by Daisy LongleyThe latest data and analysis from Zoopla has revealed that southern cities recorded average annual price growth of 0.7% in June 2019 – the lowest level since January 2012. According to the figures, house prices grew by just 0.7%...
Boris Johnson urged to review Universal Credit issues affecting rental payments
by Daisy LongleyCaridon Landlord Solutions is calling on Boris Johnson to review the Benefit Assessment Period (BAP) of Universal Credit which is catching landlords and tenants. It says landlords and tenants who do not understand the implications...
Average property prices have gained £11 per day since January
by Daisy LongleyThe latest data and analysis from Zoopla has revealed that British homes have increased in value by an average of £11 per day since the beginning of the year. According to the data, while price changes across the country have...
What are the ideal home temperatures for pets?
by Daisy LongleyThe UK is a nation of animal lovers. We also love hot weather, and with today widely tipped to break the all time UK temperature record, it's essential that we take care of ourselves and our fury friends. An estimated 51 million...
Boris elected as PM - industry reacts
by Daisy LongleyIt's official. Boris is our new PM. And after securing 66% of the vote, it certainly seems that his party is behind him. But what about the property industry? As ever, the industry was quick to react to the news. Here's what...
Make sure you insure what's behind the door
by Daisy LongleyI think viewers of this week's episode of 'Nightmare Tenants Slum Landlords' will find it hard to believe that the damage to a property in Cardiff was caused by just one person. Of course, the show highlights some of the more...