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- 'Unplandlords' changing the face of UK rental market
In May 2009, the phrase " Unplandlords" was coined, relating to the increase in property owners that have turned to the rental market. Industry professionals have commented that this is because people no longer have to sell (or can sell), move out of their current property and rent it out due to low interest rates for mortgages all because of the slump in the market. Due to the rise in competivity, tenants are capitalising and becoming more savvy in terms of what they expect - Landlord regulation 'may allow bad proprietors to slip under radar'
A recent study into the property rental market shows an increase in "unplandlords" - property owners unable to sell turn to renting during the economic downturn - The correct insurance cover to protect your property assets
The correct cover is essential to protect your valuable assets
- How the Financial Crisis is affecting the UK Insurance Market
UK insurance market crisis - Fire and floods - how to manage the risks
A third of all businesses do not carry out basic fire risk assessments and recent flood damage has taken many businesses and property owners to the brink. This article looks at ways to manage the risks of "going up in smoke" and details how Stride can provide cost effective insurance solutions. - Interest rate cut no cause for relief
The UK's money markets are sounding alarm bells after the Bank of England confounded prior expectations by pushing through interest rate relief - even as oil and food costs continue to take a heavy toll on inflation.
- Lending to Landlords: How does the market look?
During economic depression, landlords struggle to raise finance for property ventures. We look at figures from RICS, ARLA, NLA, Moneyfacts, BPF and BDRC to explore the state of lending to landlords and the impact on long term investment. - Positive signs for private rental sector, but exercise caution
- Energy Performance Certificates
We take a look into the impact that Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) have had over the last year, since they were introduced in Oct '08.
- European Property Markets: The Outlook for 2010
Global property development looks to be a standstill in some regions but for others, 2010 could provide excellent chances of investment across continental Europe. We look at RICS, Knight Frank, Ferguson Partners Europe and Urban Land Institute statistical data as well expert opinion from some of the industry leading authorities at Property Frontiers & Homesgofast.com - Foreign investors 'unlikely to affect to UK housing market'
Recent research has shown that there is an increase in the number of foreign nationals wishing to invest in the UK property market. Those from affluent areas within the EU are still able to make profit buying property in Britain, despite the economic downturn, due to the exchange rates and lower value of housing. Is this making the UK more cosmopolitan and after years of UK investment in property abroad, are we feeling how the Spanish and French felt way back when? - European property: A tale of two sectors?
Recent figures show a decline in property values, occupation and sales within the commercial market whilst residential insiders report an increase an interest from second-home buyers
