Monthly Archives: November 2006

A trial version of the Government’s contoversial home information packs (HIPs) will be extended to 12 regions of England and Wales, including the M4 corridor. The packs aim to give home buyers more information at the start of the process … Continue reading →

The sustained growth of the residential rental sector is reflected in the increase of the lettings staff employed. According to recent surveys, the total number of lettings staff seem have risen by approximately a quarter. However, the male staff working … Continue reading →

Frequently, landlords and tenants seem to get confused over “furnishing”. Many landlords often wonder whether or not to furnish their investment property. Mostly the answer tends to lie in the type of accommodation and the demand the property attracts. For … Continue reading →

Abbey National, Britain’s second-largest home loan provider, has recently announced that the home buyers can now borrow up to five times their salary with a new mortgage. This has sparked fierce concern from consumer groups, claiming that this is likely … Continue reading →