Aug 9, 2021 | Bullet Point Update
Local authorities have a duty to make sure that houses in their area which do not meet the “tolerable standard” are brought up to the “tolerable standard” or, in some cases, closed or demolished. The “tolerable standard” is set out in section 85 of the Housing...
Feb 21, 2018 | Blog, Residential Property
There was a sharp rise in the number of first-time buyers entering the property market in 2017 despite having to put down a deposit that is more than double what was required ten years ago. The latest Halifax First-Time Buyer Review found that the number of first-...
May 31, 2017 | Blog, Residential Property
The Scottish Government has recently announced that the price cap on properties eligible for the Help to Buy scheme will remain at £200,000 in 2018/19. The scheme helps eligible householders buy a new build home from a participating builder by contributing up to a...
Nov 24, 2016 | Blog, Residential Property
The Council of Mortgage Lenders recently carried out a survey that showed home ownership as the nation’s distinct preference and aspiration and not just for financial reasons. The research interestingly revealed that: The two most popular reasons for valuing home...
