Build-to-rent apartments to hit the market in Birmingham
Landlords in Birmingham have new competition, as Dandara Living’s build-to-rent development, U&A (Unity & Armouries) on Bromsgrove Street has been completed.
Auctions taking place this week
There are a number of property auctions taking place this week. Here’s a brief lowdown on some of the properties going under the hammer.
Michael Gove distances himself from 300,000 housebuilding pledge
Housing secretary Michael Gove has distanced himself from the Conservative pledge to build 300,000 new homes a year, saying he’s not “bound” by “arbitrary” targets.
Landlords facing surge in disrepair claims
There has been an exponential rise in disrepair claims over the past five years, with more than £55.1m paid out across 70 English councils that own their own stock.
Fergus Wilson ordered to pay £125,000 after abusing local council
Notorious buy-to-let landlord Fergus Wilson has been ordered to pay £125,000 to his council Court after he abused councillors for a decade.
More tenants seeking all-inclusive properties
As the cost-of-living bites, tenants are increasingly focused on finding homes with all bills included, Rightmove research has found.
British buyers showing strong interest in Portuguese property
Algarve-based Ombria Resort has seen 1,500 buyer enquiries since January, a third of which come from British residents wanting to take advantage of Portugal’s Golden Visa program.
Landlord mortgage costs experience “relentless climb”
The cost of buy-to-let mortgages have surged this year, even prior to the Bank of England’s latest base rate rise last week.
Allsop unveils major commercial auction catalogue
A medical and residential property, mixed-use development and freehold set of shops are being auctioned virtually by Allsop in two weeks’ time.
TMW cuts limited company buy-to-let rates
The Mortgage Works has reduced limited company buy-to-let mortgage rates.
