November News Archive
Property owners urged to keep homes in good condition
30th November 2011
Property owners have been urged to make sure that they keep their buildings in good condition in order to minimise the likeliho...
One in five UK homes 'contains a hazard'
29th November 2011
A new report has found that many properties in the UK contain serious hazards that could compromise the health and safety of re...
Private accommodation 'cheaper than residential halls'
29th November 2011
Private rented accommodation is usually more cost-effective than university residential halls, a property expert has said.
Acco...
Landlords urged to purchase adequate freeholder insurance
28th November 2011
Landlords have been advised to make sure that they take out the appropriate block insurance product for their property.
A spoke...
House prices 'to rise in ten years'
28th November 2011
The prices of property in the UK are expected to rise significantly over the course of the next ten years, an expert has said.
...Downsizing a property 'has financial benefits'
24th November 2011
Downsizing to a smaller property can have a number of benefits for older people, an expert has said.
According to Catherine Hak...
Landlords urged to carry out thorough tenant credit checks
23rd November 2011
A property expert has stressed the importance of landlords making sure they have the right type of tenant at their property.
Al...
BPF welcomes government's new housing strategy
22nd November 2011
The British Property Federation (BPF) has hailed the government's new housing strategy as a step in the right direction.
The BP...
Riots have not diminished cachet of London property
21st November 2011
London's property market is still strong despite the negative attention the capital received during the riots earlier this summ...
Safeguard property before going on holiday, expert warns
21st November 2011
Homeowners have been advised to make sure that they keep their property secure if they plan on going on a vacation this holiday...