Decline in new house building
New housebuilding figures shows a sharp decline, according to government statistics. Good news for landlords but not such good news for the country as a whole.
Investors warm to Finland
A gateway between east and west, Finland's maturing tourist appeal has given rise to a fledging property market, attracting investors from Russia and Europe.
Investors warned "Don't overlook UK!"
Buy-to-let investors are overlooking UK holiday lets as potential investment opportunities, and investors that continue to ignore this market are losing out
HIPs extended to 3 bed homes
The government has said it will extend its Home Information Pack scheme (Hips) to cover three-bedroom homes in England and Wales from 10 September 2007.
Rental demand outstrips supply
Demand for rented properties seriously outstripped supply and rent levels rose during the three months to the end of May. These results show the shortage of properties and the continuing need for investment in the private rented sector at all levels.
Tesco loses property partner
Fish4homes.co.uk announced last week that it was ending its agreement with Tesco Property Market after receiving feedback from estate agent clients indicating it was "not in their best interest".
Housing slowdown gains momentum over June
The slowdown in the housing market continues to gain momentum, according to the latest national housing survey from Hometrack, the Housing Intelligence Business.
Buy to Let market is vital
According to a recent publication from the Association of Residential Lettings Agents (ARLA), Buy to Let investors are vital to the health of the whole housing market and without them there would be little or no choice in housing.
Taxman targets Landlords
80,000 landlords are behind with revenue owed in clampdown by HM Revenue & Customs on Buy to Let landlords.
UK Super Port announced
A £1.5 billion Super Port at Thurrock in the Thames Estuary looks set to bring 1900 jobs to the area.
