The average property costs 106 times more than in 1966. But wages are only 33 times higher. Unless, of course, you're a top flight footballer While the England football team has been on a downer for much of the past 52 years, UK house prices have been very much on...
The number of people switching to a new loan jumped by more than a third in April. Remortgage levels bounced back in April as property owners locked into competitive rates after existing deals came to an end. The number of homeowners switching to a new loan jumped...
The growth of the private rental sector has slowed thanks to government intervention and economic uncertainty - but it will expand in the long term insists a major report out today. Kent Reliance’s Buy To Let Britain report says the overall value of the private rental...
The majority of the money will go towards environmental mitigation and transport improvements The major redevelopment of the former Nestle factory in Hayes has been given the green light by the Mayor of London after a series of compromises were reached with developers. The...
House prices in the three months to the end of April were 2.2 per cent higher than in the same period a year earlier - that’s down from the 2.7 per cent annual growth recorded in March. But the figures, from the Halifax, also reveal that taking the last three months alone...
Paradigm Housing took over the site after the previous developer went into administration in June 2015 Construction work has restarted on a 120-flat tower block in Hayes after it spent three years standing half-built. The Blyth Road tower block, which can be seen...
The Financial Conduct Authority is looking to introduce a scheme to help homeowners who are stuck on expensive reversion rates. Mortgage prisoners who are unable to switch to a better deal because of new affordability rules are set to be given more help by lenders. Regulator...
The Government has tightened regulation on letting agents' handling of payments. But what will it mean for buy-to-let landlords and those renting? Our Q&A explains... Rental payments made to landlords through a letting agent will be protected after the Government set out...
Renters stand to save hundreds of pounds, as the draft Tenant Fees Bill proposes new measures to stop landlords demanding administration fees and excessive security deposits. What’s the latest? Renters are a step closer to saving hundreds of pounds after MPs called for an...
If thousands of empty properties aren't brought back into use across England, their owners will be hit with double council tax, under new rules. What’s the latest? Homes that are empty for more than two years will be hit with double council tax in a bid to crack down on...
A new analysis by campaigning housing organisation Shelter claims the changes within the private rental sector could indirectly lose the next election for the Conservatives and win it for Labour. The charity says that much of the increase in the size of the private rental sector...
Professional qualifications and a requirement to be transparent about fees are among the measures being introduced by the government to help reduce stress for homebuyers The Government is introducing new standards for estate agents in a bid to crack down on gazumping and drive...
Brits have spent more than £40 billion updating their houses since 2013. Here are the projects they focused on, plus top tips to update – and add value – to your home. Homeowners across the UK have splurged £41bn sprucing up their properties over the last...
The Association of Residential Letting Agents is reminding its members to tell landlord clients that they have only a month to ensure their properties comply with the government’s new Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards. From April 1 all rented properties on new lets...
The government has pledged to begin a review of the selective licensing across the private rental sector once MPs return from their Easter recess next month. Heather Wheeler MP, the Housing & Homelessness Minister, had told the Housing, Communities and Local Government...
A range of homes will be on offer next month in the latest phase of The West Works development More than 60 luxury homes will be unveiled in Southall next month as The West Works development makes progress ahead of Crossrail's launch. The latest phase of...
The challenges faced by first-time sellers, including finding their perfect next home, are outlined by Lloyds Bank. What’s the latest? The equity shortfall people trading up the property ladder face has more than doubled during the past year to stand at £50,000. So...
It's with great pleasure and satisifaction that I announce that we currently ranked as the number one Letting Agent in Hayes thanks to reivews from our clients. I have to thank all of the guys in the office who work extremly hard to provide a great first class service to...
Selling off belongings, working overtime and moving back in with mum and dad are among popular tactics used by budding homeowners to step on to the property ladder. What’s the latest? Aspiring first-time buyers are taking ‘extreme’ measures to save money for a...
ARLA Propertymark has issued a downbeat report on the lettings sector’s start to 2018. Its report on the market's performance in January says the number of properties letting agents managed fell by eight per cent with 184 per branch compared to 200 in December...
The first stages of moving can be split into what we call ‘ The three Ps ’ which stand for planning, preparation and packing. Step 1: Planning Planning is important at the best of times – but never more so when moving your family and the...
The National Landlords’ Association is reporting that around 16 per cent of its members in outer London have reduced rents over the last year - although a higher proportion have increased rents. It says its research shows that the proportion of landlords who have...
A "Closing Down Sale" has started at the Hayes outlet Toys 'R' Us has confirmed its Hayes store will be one of 26 closing down this spring after the company entered financial difficulties. A third of UK Toys 'R' Us stores will close down as the company decided to...
With one year to go until the Elizabeth line opens to the public, we look back to where it all began. Despite being only one year away, there is still a lot of work to be carried out, with the line not scheduled to fully open until December 2019. The new tube line will...
The Treasury is earning billions of pounds in stamp duty. But commentators warn it's a tax on mobility and is distorting the property market. What’s the latest? Homebuyers handed over a record £9.56bn in stamp duty to the Government in 2017 despite...
There's been a 'surprise' pick-up in annual house price growth, despite squeezed household incomes, reports Nationwide. What’s the latest? House price growth unexpectedly picked up in January with property values rising by 0.6%. The increase pushed the annual rate of...
A group campaigning against the lease suggests the Grade II listed building is key to preserving Southall's history A group campaigning against the lease of Southall's iconic town hall will hold a public meeting next week to highlight its“negative impact on local...
SEGRO and Barratt will be developing homes on the site of a factory which stood for over 100 years A major housing development with 1,381 homes, at the former century-old Nestle factory in Hayes has been given the green light by Hillingdon Council. The factory in Nestles Avenue...
Thousands of pounds have been slashed from the asking price of more than a third of all properties currently on the market, reports Zoopla. Nearly £26,000 has been slashed from the asking price of more than a third of homes listed for sale on Zoopla...
Whether you’re a first-time buyer, homeowner, tenant or landlord, if you plan to keep an eye on the property market in 2018, here are some key dates worth knowing about. January 2018 Help to Save trial starts If you’re a would-be first-time buyer on a low...