Can we predict what will happen to the Property Markets in 2015?
2014 was a turbulent year for anyone whose business relied upon the property markets regardless of whether you were letting houses, mansions, flats or houseboats as you would likely have been affected by the boom in property prices across the country. Midway through the year we saw numerous experts stating that they were concerned inflating property prices could eventually lead to another market crash, however by the end of the year the […]
Not long ago landlords had an array of dedicated financial products to choose from along with special offers created specifically to entice them to expand their property portfolios. However, recent reports have suggested that over the past few months landlords have found it increasingly difficult to have their applications approved due to regulations set out by the EU and the UK government.
A few months ago you would be forgiven for thinking that the UK was heading for another housing bubble as house prices soared and a growing number of people were unable to afford properties, especially in London and the South East. After years of issues caused by the recession the market had finally started to pick up – so much so that many thought the growth was unstable and would ultimately leave the UK housing market […]
Over the past few weeks some of the biggest political parties in the UK have been hosting their last conferences before next year’s General Election. As expected, the leaders of each of these parties took the opportunity to announce a number of new policies which will affect both those living in the UK and investors. However, for Labour party leader Ed Miliband his speech will be remembered more for the fact that he did not […]
Since the housing market crashed in 2008 the Bank of England has worked closely with the UK government in order to improve house prices and increase activity in the market. Now, the recession is finally over and throughout the year house prices have been increasing at a rapid rate, showing a growing amount of demand in the market.