Landlords urge Government to ‘commit’ to flood insurance proposal
The British Property Federation has expressed its deep disappointment over Government’s rejection of proposals for long term flood insurance after talks with the insurance industry reached an impasse.
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Montague Review good for house building and economy
The British Property Federation (BPF) has urged the Government to accept the findings of the Montague Review, as it strives to boost housing supply and kick start the UK economy.
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Shelter responds to under 25s housing benefit proposed cut
Responding to news of a potential scrapping of housing benefit for under 25s in advance of David Cameron’s speech on welfare reform, Shelter’s chief executive Campbell Robb said:
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HMRC targets property rentals
A new taskforce to tackle tax evasion on property transactions has been announced by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC).
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Kevin McCloud has been appointed by the self-build industry to support the national surge of interest in people looking to design and build their own home.
The Government’s commitment to tackling the record deficit is keeping interest rates at a record low and a secure roof over the heads of millions of hard-working homeowners, Housing Minister Grant Shapps has said.
Halifax has announced the launch of a new product range to support its participation in the NewBuy scheme.
Housing Minister Grant Shapps and Economic Secretary Chloe Smith have published a consultation seeking views on how to encourage more private investment into the social housing sector through Real Estate Investment Trusts – vehicles for those wishing to invest in property.
Latest research from Halifax shows the ability of key public sector workers to purchase their own home continues to improve and is approaching the level achieved ten years ago before the house price boom.
New evidence supports Yorkshire Building Society’s findings that more borrowers are choosing to fix their mortgage for the longer term as economic conditions remain uncertain.
Latest research from Halifax shows the ability of key public sector workers to purchase their own home continues to improve and is approaching the level achieved ten years ago before the house price boom.
Research commissioned by specialist buy-to-let lender Paragon Mortgages, has shown a significant regional shift in the rental yields achieved by landlords.
