Category: Residential Property & Conveyancing
Jan 2020
Leaseholders call for scrapping marriage value
If you own a leasehold property, chances are when you purchased, you were also granted a period of time remaining on the lease. If that time period is about to expire, or you have less than 80 years remaining on the lease, you might want to watch out for an added cost that is really putting a sting into the leaseholder.
Nov 2019
UK rents that are raising the roof
According to recent statistics by Zoopla, renting a home in the UK has become much more affordable. With many still struggling to get on the housing ladder, and renting becoming the no-choice option, where in the country can you get the most for your money?
Aug 2019
London property prices falling fastest
If you thought you never stood a chance of moving up in the London property market, now could be your chance. According to the latest data from the Land Registry, some homes in London are falling faster than anywhere else in the UK – although still remain higher than the national average.
Apr 2019
Property Prices continue downward decline
Whilst Brexit uncertainty rages on, property prices are continuing their time in the spotlight. As prices and demand continue to stagnate, what is next for the UK property market?
Apr 2019
Brexit's EU Property Boom
Whilst the housing market continues to struggle in the UK, it looks as though the number of buyers of property abroad is still in good shape.
Mar 2019
Hold on to your house – summer could be the best time to sell
According to Land Registry data, selling your home at certain times of the year could be key to achieving a high selling price.
Mar 2019
Brexit continues to hold housing market to ransom
As the war on Brexit rages on, there has seemingly been a knock-on effect on the housing market – according to industry experts.
Feb 2019
Housing crisis hits hard for under 35s
According to new research by Civitas, around one million more adults in the UK are living with their parents compared to two decades ago. It looks as though more people will be relying on the bank of mum and dad for a little bit longer.
Feb 2019
Could Property Market re-build in 2019?
Here at Downs, we quite often keep an eye on house prices and their effect on the local economy. Whilst there has been a cloud over the growth of house prices, could there be better things on the horizon for 2019?
Jan 2019
Building Brexit uncertainty in the property market
As the Brexit debate rages on in Parliament, it seems there are still some problems to be resolved a bit closer to home. Property prices have been named as one of the biggest concerns surrounding Brexit, and, as a number of property experts come forward expressing concern, what can homeowners come to expect?
