Handbags and houses prove the best places to put your money during the pandemic
The latest research by central London estate agency, Bective, has found that handbags and houses have been the best performing places to put your money when it comes to pandemic appreciation, showing a stronger annual increase than the likes of classic cars,…
Rental sector driving 80% increase in property values over the last decade
From ProperPR Research from the game-changing property platform, Boomin, has revealed that the total value of homes in England has increased by 80% over the last decade – growth which has predominantly been driven by the private rental sector (PRS). The…
UK: Housebuilder profits down 49% during the pandemic
From James Lockett ProperPR Sirius Property Finance has revealed how the pandemic halved the profits taken by the nation’s biggest housebuilders and while positive signs have been seen since, the industry is yet to completely recover. The research shows that: – …
UK: Interest rate hike could see monthly mortgage approvals dip by more than 20%
By James Lockett ProperPR Market analysis by real estate debt advisory specialists, Sirius Property Finance, has looked at how an increase in interest rates could dent our appetite for homeownership based on data trends seen over the last decade. Sirius Property…
UK: The winter property checks that could save you thousands
From James Lockett ProperPR With the winter months now in full swing, estate agent comparison site, GetAgent.co.uk has produced a guide to winter-proofing the home to ensure everyone stays warm while maximising energy efficiency. The first thing homeowners should do is ensure…
UK: MoveStreets founder Adam Kamani pledges £5m in PropTech investment
From James Lockett, ProperPR MoveStreets is the ‘swipe right to like’ property portal app owned and run by Adam Kamani, founder of fashion brand Pretty Little Thing. ‘Swipe right’ is a simple yet sticky concept that has dominated the world…
UK: First-time buyers borrowing more and for longer
From James Lockett, Proper PR The latest research by Birmingham estate and lettings agent, Barrows and Forrester, has revealed that while first-time buyers face the biggest financial hurdle to homeownership causing them to borrow more, it’s existing homebuyers that are now…
UK: Fireplace properties in high demand amongst homebuyers
By James Lockett From ProperPR When it’s cold outside, nothing makes your home more inviting than a roaring fire to keep warm in front of. GetAgent.co.uk has taken a look at which cities present the best chance for homebuyers currently searching the…
UK: The festive road names where house prices are 95% above average
From James Lockett ProperPR Research by GetAgent.co.uk has revealed the cost of buying a property across one of the nation’s festive road names, with a Christmas cracker of a property purchase costing 19% more on average. GetAgent.co.uk analysed sold prices records from the…
UK: Industry reaction to interest rates increase
From James Lockett, ProperPR Please see industry reaction below to the Bank of England’s decision to increase interest rates to 0.25%. Head of Corporate Partnerships at Sirius Property Finance, Kimberley Gates, commented: “Any increase in interest rates is always going…
