Most homes built before 1982 fall short of ‘C’ EPC rating
The average EPC rating for homes built between 1930 and 1982 is D, highlighting the scale of the task facing landlords in the years ahead.
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House prices to fall back in March and April
Property prices are expected to fall in March and April, indicating that the post-lockdown boom may be finally running out of steam.
ONS: South West prices growing most rapidly
The South West of England is seeing the highest house price growth across the UK, with a yearly increase of 13.6%.
Housing market welcomes much-needed stock
There was an 80% jump in the number of houses put up for sale in January, Propertymark data shows.
Developers who fail to fix cladding issues to be pushed out of the market
The UK government has threatened developers by saying planning permissions and building sign offs will be blocked if they fail to fix the cladding scandal.
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London house hunters told to beware of ‘more competitive’ market in 2022
The London housing market is set to be more competitive than in 2021, making it harder for investors to add to their portfolios.
The Nottingham unveils ‘cost-based’ self-build model
The Nottingham has moved to a cost-based self and custom-build lending approach through distributor BuildLoan.
Investors buying up properties with good EPC ratings
Half (50%) of properties bought by landlords so far in 2022 have an EPC rating of at least C, suggesting that investors are giving greener homes a higher priority, Hamptons research shows.
Staycation bookings still well above pre-pandemic levels
Landlords who operate Airbnbs still look to be flourishing post-pandemic, with bookings surpassing levels seen before Covid-19.
Tudor house that was dismantled and moved goes on sale for £12.95m
A historic Tudor mansion that was dismantled near Colchester and relocated 70 miles away in Kingston-upon-Thames has gone on sale for £12.95 million.
