January, 2016
2016 has started with a great deal of uncertainty and volatility. Our Partners at St James's Place Wealth Management have provided their thoughts on the key issues behind the...
With the unpredictable market making it difficult to sell a house at the moment, you might be considering renting out your second property in order to bring in some income. You may also simply...
December, 2015
The Scottish finance minister John Swinney is to introduce a three per cent surcharge on the full purchase price of all ‘additional properties' - buy to let and holiday homes - from April 1....
November, 2015
UK House prices are expected to rise by 4.5 per cent for each of the next five years - a cumulative increase of around 25 per cent according to the RICS. The culprit over the...
October, 2015
Data from the Registers of Scotland shows a marked increase in transaction levels – up 23 per cent in one year, as the market settles down following the introduction of the Land and...
There is a severe shortage of homes coming on to the market. This limited supply of homes means average property prices will rise 3.5 per cent next year and a further 4.2 per cent in...
So you know what kind of house you want to buy, maybe you have even found the perfect roost to call home. It’s time to call in the mortgage broker and get to work figuring out exactly what...
The July report from the National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA) has revealed both good and bad news with regard to the current state of the UK housing market. The good news is that the...
First came a Bank of England prediction that the market will strengthen in the autumn; then lenders reported a surge in mortgage borrowing ; now the Nationwide reports an increase in house prices...
September, 2015
Buying a home can be a daunting process, but the very first steps you take toward your goal can help set you up for a much more rewarding experience. Though there are many more steps after having...
May, 2015
What is a private landlord? A private landlord is someone (or a company) who rents out residential properties. This leaflet explains your rights and responsibilities as a landlord, but is...
March, 2015
Spring is upon us and although there were a good level of enquiries across all sectors at the beginning of the year it did quite quickly dip and has slowly been picking back up to a consistent...
