House building volumes rising in UK, says independent watchdog
The government’s reforms to the UK’s planning system will result in housebuilding being at its highest level in over 40 years, the independent Office for Budget Responsibility says. The OBR…
London rents soar but lettings markets worldwide show signs of slowing
Prime rental growth across the basket of 16 cities slowed in the final quarter of 2024, with rents increasing 2.2% over 12 months – the slowest rate in more than…
Ireland Home Price Inflation Hits 8 Year High in Early 2025
Email Sign Up For Our Free Weekly Newsletter The latest Daft.ie House Price Report reveals that housing prices across Ireland rose by an average of 3.7% in the first quarter…
Existing Home Sales in America Uptick in February
Email Sign Up For Our Free Weekly Newsletter In February 2025, existing-home sales saw a notable increase, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Two major U.S. regions experienced…
The Impact of Tourism on Liverpool’s Property Market
Liverpool has experienced significant growth in the number of annual visitors since the COVID-19 pandemic wound down in 2022. The burgeoning tourism industry has directly influenced the city’s property market,…
New eco-friendly homes come on stream
Essex property group Beresfords has launched Saltmarsh Place, 17 eco-friendly homes in the waterside village of Tollesbury.Key features of the B-Rated homes include high energy efficiency, infrared heating systems that…
Capital appreciation of 3% but rentals cooling – Scottish agency forecast
Respected Scottish estate agency Rettie forecasts average house prices to rise by 3% in Scotland this year due to a slightly improving economic outlook.Its transactions forecast for 2025 is to…
Case study: InterBay completes complex £10m loan on two multi-let properties in East London
"The InterBay team worked closely with Sirius to help provide a tailored solution for a case that not every lender would be able to handle"- Marc Callaghan - InterBay Specialist…
Case study: Hilco completes £27m loan for hotel group
Specialist bridging lender, Hilco Real Estate Finance (HREF) has announced that it has completed a £27m loan facility to Gibraltar-based investor Sir Christian Sweeting, secured against two properties in Mayfair…
Rented house investment opportunity in auction later this week
Buy-to-let investors looking to expand their property portfolio will have an eye on a rented house in the Warwickshire village of Wolston at Bond Wolfe’s next auction.The three-bedroomed double-fronted, end-terraced…