Property portal competition heats up
A property portal due to launch later this month aims to become one of the UK’s top portals within months, despite being completely free...
London remains most expensive office market in the world
The West End of London remains the highest price office market in the world but Asia dominates the market in terms of expensive locations...
Will property prices rise or fall in 2015?
The affordability of housing has become a major problem in the more expensive areas of the UK, specifically London, which in 2014 saw the...
Do new-build homes need space standards?
The debate over new homes, how many are being built and how big they should be; seems never-ending. With planning laws as restrictive as...
London estate agents react to stamp duty reform
One London estate agent says the radical reform of the Stamp Duty Land Tax announced in Chancellor George Osborne’s Autumn Statement will have little...
Transport links turbo-charge regeneration in Stratford
Fast, frequent rail, tube and tram links are the lifeblood of any business district’s prosperity, and the fact Stratford in east London has no...
Will 2015 be a good time to expand your portfolio?
Let’s face it: if we had a crystal ball we’d all be multi-millionaires. It’s every investor’s dream to be able to spot the next...
Could new devolved powers kickstart Stamp Duty reform after the Scotland vote?
Ah, Scotland. It’s quite mind boggling as to the amount of issues the bid for independence has thrown up. Even those who’ve been living...
How to Prepare for Interest Rate Rises If You’re Buying or Remortgaging
Mortgage borrowers have enjoyed low interest rates with the Bank of England base rate being at its lowest for over five years. However, economists...
Mark Carney Predicts Rise in London Mortgages
Bank of England boss, Mark Carney, has set hearts racing by announcing what he bills as the ‘new normal’ interest rate.
Whilst Britain has been...