News & Updates

According to the latest housing pipeline report from HBF and Glenigan, initial planning permission for 255,032 new homes was granted in England in 2015 - up 57% from a low point of 162,204 in 2009.

Property wealth is worth more than the total pension savings for nearly six out of 10 over-55s, research from high net worth adviser Bower Private Clients reveals.

The ‘Bank of Mum and Dad’ will contribute to 25% of all UK mortgage purchases this year, making them a ‘top ten’ lender.

House building continued to slow in Q1 with only 36% more of those working in residential construction reporting a rise in growth rather than a fall over the first quarter of 2016.

Michael Johnson gives his views on the current property market

Sales to first-time buyers increased by 4% in March – and more than a third (36%) of estate agents expected sales to first-time buyers to increase further due to less competition for properties.