UK: I’m a tenant, can I host a fireworks night party?
By James Lockett From ProperPR Research by Birmingham estate and lettings agent, Barrows and Forrester, has put together a tenant guide for those hoping to hold fireworks displays at their rental home. Bonfire Night is almost here. As one of the…
UK: Industry reaction to the latest Rightmove House Price Index
The latest Rightmove House Price index shows that: – ● Price of property coming to market jumps by 1.8% (+£5,983) this month, the biggest rise at this time of year since October 2015 ● Market delivers a ‘full house’ for first time…
UK: Industry reacts to the latest Halifax House Price Index
From James Lockett ProperPR See industry reaction below to the latest Halifax House Price Index showing a 1.7% monthly jump in September, with prices also up 7.4% annually. Managing Director of Barrows and Forrester, James Forrester, commented: “Although the second phase of the…
UK: The Property Investor Show: Full line up of speakers and seminars revealed
From James Lockett Proper PR It’s back after a two-year enforced Covid break and is as big as ever with over 90 exhibitors confirmed as attending the show. It’s set to attract thousands of visitors once again. The face-to-face event…
UK: SDLT holiday blues – Homebuyer faces 327% increase in SDLT as final deadline approaches
From James Lockett Estate and lettings agent, Barrows and Forrester, has revealed that some homebuyers across England are facing a 327% increase in the cost of stamp duty as a result of the SDLT holiday house price boom. The research…
Scottish new-build market is thriving after strong performance throughout pandemic year
By James Lockett Research by the new-build snagging and defect management experts, HouseScan, shows that the Scottish new-build market has enjoyed steady and reliable price growth throughout the past pandemic year, with South Ayrshire and nearby Glasgow leading the way. Since the…
UK: Rental incomes climb by as much as 68% since the last financial downturn
Research from Build to Rent specialists, Ascend Properties, has revealed which areas of the English rental market have performed the strongest since the 2008/09 recession where the growth in average rental income is concerned. Ascend analysed rental market values during the…
Portugal’s pandemic proof property investment hotspots for citizenship via investment
Research by Astons, the international experts on real estate, residency and citizenship through investment, has taken a look at the Portuguese property market and how it has fared during the pandemic as it remains a popular choice for citizenship and residency…
UK: Delays and higher house prices see homebuyers fall out of love with the stamp duty holiday
By James Lockett Research by estate and lettings agent, Barrows and Forrester, has revealed that the shine is starting to come off the stamp duty holiday for disgruntled homebuyers who are experiencing long delays and higher house prices as a…
Cayman: Disaster Preparedness
Earlier this month Derek Haines, CEO of Haines Disaster Consultancy (HDC), spent a morning training in Disaster Management, Business Continuity and a Disaster related Exercise with Gary Callaghan, Managing Director of Barents Re Reinsurance Company and his staff at their…