Scrap stamp duty for first time buyers and bring back the 100% mortgage – or we risk a big city brain drain, says … – This is Money

Paul Smith, A top estate agent, warns that London needs to do something now about it’s housing market or it will lose its youngest and brightest workers. He is concerned that the politicians have be prioritize taxes and scrap stamp duty providing money that they are see now and not making plans for the future. […]

Mortgage arrears and possession rates falling – Property Investor Today

According to UK Finance, during the second quarter of 2017, the number of mortgages in arrears of 2.5% or more of the outstanding balance fell. Since this data started becoming recorded in 1994, this was the lowest. Also the number of properties being taken into possession saw a decline as well in the second quarter; […]

5 reasons Liverpool should be your next UK city break – BT.com

Although famed for being the birthplace of the Beatles, the city of Liverpool in the United Kingdom offers much more. Tourists and residents alike can explore its numerous cultural and historical sites, those world renowned by UNESCO and those locally treasured, as well as admire the architecture of St. George’s Hall, Bluecoat Chambers, and the […]

China home price growth cools for second month in July – BBC News

China’s big cities have all felt an influx of property purchases since 2015, causing a hike in prices of many houses that has now swept into even the smaller areas of the country. But now, it seems things are starting to cool off in the housing sector, as prices for housing slowed down a bit […]

Yours for just £2? Hat-maker hopes to raise £1 million for her business by selling 500000 RAFFLE tickets – Daily Mail

Hat-maker Trish Hamilton is looking to sell a stunning 4 bedroom, 3 bath cottage. The house has been up for around a year and efforts to sell have not been well received. She wants to use the money to help lift her business but needs around £1 million. However to increase the chances she is […]

UK house price growth easing, says the Halifax – BBC News

The UK saw housing prices increase by a substantial margin recently. But new reports suggest that the price growth will be easing. Property prices in May and July were noticeably lower for families. Mortgage data will be provided for those that are interested in the figures. Speculators are following the development with interest as the […]

The 12 easiest and cheapest countries for gaining European Union residency – The Independent

With changes occurring within the political climate of Europe and with the succession of the U.K. from the European Union, this author explores 12 countries that offer the easiest and cheapest methods for gaining residency within the E.U. Typically speaking, the primary means for gaining residency is with the purchase of property, or providing a […]

UK rental growth bounces back to 1.1% – Mortgage Introducer

Rents in the UK are on the rise. Scotland and Ireland are leading this push, and it is up 1.1%, so that landlords have a little more liberty to up their rents a little. Of note, London, is actually holding down the average, because their growth is -0.6%. The summer is a time for rent […]

Eurozone jobless rate hits fresh eight-year low as recovery strengthens – business live – The Guardian

The uncertainty of world events, specifically American politics and the North Korean missile tests, has lead to mixed results for European markets. Europe is benefiting off of America’s political instability and inability to accomplish certain promises to the voters which has created uncertainty in the markets. This uncertainty has led to a weakening U.S. dollar […]

Ten years after Northern Rock: bring back 100pc mortgages to ‘fix Britain’s housing market’ – Telegraph.co.uk

NORTHERN ROCK SHOULD REINSTATE MORTGAGES WITH NOTHING DOWN TO THOSE YOUNG PEOPLE WHO QUALIFY. RENT IS EXPENSIVE AND MOST PEOPLE YOUNG PEOPLE NEED HELP FROM THEIR PARENTS FOR A DOWN PAYMENT. SOME PARENTS CAN’T AFFORD TO HELP THEIR CHILDREN. NO DOWN PAYMENT MORTGAGES WERE DONE IN THE PAST AND IT IS ONLY FAIR THAT THIS […]