Sales of buy to lets now a big factor in housing market
Some 11 per cent of the homes on sale right now are owned by landlords quitting the private rental sector. That’s the claim from Zoopla in the portals latest market…
Construction output gains momentum amid strong rise in new orders
Wed, Jun 7, 2023 5:33 AM May PMI data signalled a modest upturn in overall UK construction output, driven by faster rises in commercial building and civil engineering activity. Meanwhile,…
Tory hard liners want stamp duty to stay on additional homes
A vocal group of around 50 Conservative right wing MPs wants an end to stamp duty - except for additional homes such as buy to lets and holiday properties. The…
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A Great Recognition for the Work of Female Peace Builders in Cameroon The 1st National Women's Convention for Peace in Cameroon, an umbrella group with 80 member organizations, will receive the…
Landlords hire fake bailiffs to get tenants out, claims charity
A charity is reported to be claiming that increasing numbers of landlords use security guards dressed as bailiffs to help evict private tenants. The claim is made by Safer Renting,…
Surveyors in Kenya seek end to unlawful land subdivision, rogue lobbies
The Institution of Surveyors of Kenya (ISK) is worried about the proliferation of real estatelobbies purporting to regulate the sector.ISK says most of the associations are fronted by land-buying companies,…
Why diaspora’s seeking to invest in Ghana’s real estate market shouldn’t miss the plenary session of the Ghana Housing Show, UK
Why diasporans seeking to invest in Ghana's real estate market shouldn't miss the plenary session of the Ghana Housing Show, UK Joycelyn Marigold - Property Express Mon. 05-Jun-2023 43 The…
HM Treasury , Bank of England engages stakeholders on potential introduction of the digital pound.
The Bank of England is engaging stakeholders to give their views on the introduction of adigital pound . Announced in April 2021, the digital pound would be issued by the…
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Rukky Ladoja & Building a Responsible Nigerian Fashion Brand In the eyes of Rukky Ladoja, waste…
How To Cut Energy Bills This Summer
With the cost-of-living crisis causing household bills to increase nationwide, many Britons are worried and concerned about the soaring energy prices that keep skyrocketing. This is leading many members of…