In every investment strategy, there are risks. If someone tries to sell you on an investment by calling it a “sure thing,” run away. The mortgage crisis of 2008 revealed the vulnerability in the strategy of “flipping” homes, as investors … Read More
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Freezing Real-Estate Lending Will Not Solve The Crisis
With the lockdown ongoing and the UK government recommending that all housing transactions be paused until it is over, it seems things in the property market are reaching a tipping point. Many banks are pulling back their mortgage offerings in … Read More
UK Investors Put Out By About $25 Billion
20 billion pounds is now locked away from investors with the recent decision to freeze withdrawals from funds worth over £9 billion by BlackRock, Schroders, and Legal & General group. These funds are now cut off from professional investors, joining … Read More
Potential Cities for UK Property Prices and Rental Growth in the Future
While the current COVID-19 crisis puts a damper on the property market, it isn’t predicted to hold for long. Over the next five years, multiple regions of the UK will see large growth in their property markets. London Will Continue … Read More
Buyers Wondering Where to Go Due to Frozen Home Market
With the recent freeze on the UK housing market, many buyers are stuck wondering where to go. People who were in the middle of moves are finding that no one wants to complete the deals and leave home with a … Read More
Real Estate Market Across the UK Slowed Significantly Due To COVID-19
While the UK property market was showing signs of growth just a month ago, the coronavirus pandemic has tanked sales across the country. With sales down 77% across the nation, there likely won’t be any recovery in the foreseeable future. … Read More
Gap Between Supply and Demand Widens in Property Market
As the property market heats up this spring, the gap between supply and demand only increases. Both homebuyers and renters are facing shortages as estate agents report higher numbers of seekers with fewer properties available. House Hunters Rising Many estate … Read More
Banks Approving Most Mortgages Since 2015
As the housing market in the UK ticks up after a disappointing 2019, UK banks are also approving more mortgages than has been seen in years. The seasonally adjusted number has risen to 46,815 in December, up from 44,058 just … Read More