Opinion
Labour’s housing policy: What will it mean for property investors?
Anna Lewis of Castle Trust Bank discusses the future of housing policy following the election of a new Labour Government.
General Election
News
43% of landlords say Labour will be “good for landlords,” survey finds
However, the report also found that landlords felt that the Conservatives winning would have been better.
Opinion
Back to basics retrofitting is what’s needed
Simon Jackson, managing director of SDL Surveying, discusses the ways in which the new Government can focus on retrofitting.
Featured
3,000 homesellers enter the market following the General Election
In the seven days immediately following the election, the number of sellers entering the market totalled 48,486.
Education and Training
SimplyBiz ‘Advice Show’ returns with post-election special
The event will explore the impact of the election and its effects on the markets.
Featured
Google searches for mortgage rate predictions surge by 87% following General Election announcement
Google searches for "when will mortgage rates go down?" have surged by 87% since the General Election announcement.
Lead Story
Renting groups call for new Government to provide further support for renters’ rights
Leading renting and housing organisations have today backed a letter calling on political party leaders to commit to stronger renters’ rights policies.
Lead Story
Liberal Democrats promise to build 380,000 new homes a year in new manifesto
This proposed policy includes the construction of 150,000 social homes a year, through new garden cities and community-led development of cities and towns.
Opinion
Bringing down the average age of the first-time buyer
Patrick Bamford of Qualis Credit Risk, shares his thoughts on supporting the first-time buyer market ahead of the General Election.
Opinion
New Government, new opportunity
Paul Glynn, CEO of Air, shares his thoughts on the upcoming election and how it could impact the later life lending market.
Opinion
Could we see yet another EPC U-turn?
Simon Jackson, managing director of SDL Surveying, discusses the future of EPC regulations in light of the upcoming General Election.
Scotland
80,000 Scottish households face mortgage rate hike by November
Liberal Democrat MP Christine Jardine criticises the government for not addressing the mortgage rate hikes affecting 80,000 Scottish households, calling for a general election.