According to the latest figures from the asset manager Young Group, the buy to let investors are returning to the market. The Young Index for Q1 2009 said that increasing numbers of residential property investors are looking to purchase new UK properties in the next 12 months. This represents a 33% increase over the last [...]

Many people are debating as to when average UK house prices will bottom out? They are hoping to purchase a house at the lowest possible price. The main questions people need to answer is where should I buy and how much can I afford to spend? You need to consider the following: How much can [...]

UK house prices have risen in the month of January by 1.9% according to Halifax which on the surface appears to be terrific news. Especially considering there has been so much depressing news about thousands of people loosing their jobs. Some people may think that 1.9% increase is not a significant improvement in the housing [...]

I didn’t think I would be writing that headline until at least the end of 2009, maybe even a year after that. However the Halifax states that house prices have increased 1.9% in January 2009 and that some real estate agencies have reported gazumping. Last minute bidding wars have broken out as house prices rose [...]

The government has recently announced that they will invest another £2.7 billion this year, into affordable housing. The 2 main reasons are as follows: Save thousands of construction jobs. Increase the supply of new affordable homes and therefore make housing more affordable for first time buyers. This scheme is part of the £8.4 billions of [...]