The Government has unveiled ambitious proposals to effectively ‘ban’ the sale of new-build properties under leasehold instead of freehold in England, according to reports.
UK commercial property investment volumes hit £27.2bn in first half of 2017
The latest research from property body Savills suggests that UK commercial property investment volumes are on the rise – having hit an impressive £27.2bn in the first half (H1) of 2017.
Mortgage lenders to tighten credit standards in coming months, report says
Mortgage deals appear to have been growing increasingly attractive and affordable in recent years, but a new study suggests that borrowers with smaller deposits – such as first-time buyers – might find it more difficult to get on the property ladder in coming years.
Failure to control Japanese Knotweed is actionable
A ground-breaking decision by a County Court could pave the way for nuisance claims nationwide, or at least anywhere where Japanese Knotweed is growing reasonably close to a building.
Rise in demand for UK commercial property
An increasing number of UK and international investors are gravitating towards the UK’s commercial property market, several recent studies suggest.