News & Updates

Michael Johnson gives his views on the current property market and his prognosis for the weeks ahead

Newly released figures from Zoopla have revealed that, after falling 57% in the wake of coronavirus, demand for rented properties has bounced back 30% in the two weeks to 14th April

The latest figures released by the British Property Federation has revealed that there are now 157,512 build-to-rent homes complete, under construction or in planning across the UK - a 12% jump against the same period last year.

Ministers are reportedly in talks with housebuilders about extending the Help to Buy scheme as part of a package of measures to kick-start construction.

The ongoing coronavirus crisis has firmly slammed the brakes on the housing market. However, many prospective home movers across the UK are determined to press ahead with their plans at the earliest opportunity, with three quarters planning a home move from lockdown.

Thirty-six housebuilders have achieved a five-star rating in the latest National New Home Customer Satisfaction Survey, a notable increase from last year’s 21.