by Necco | Mar 9, 2016 | news, Uncategorized
THERE was a time when almost every Briton aspired to own their home at some point, but now those days may be over. Home-ownership rates have hit their lowest level for almost three decades as sky-high prices and a shortage of properties squeeze buyers out of the... by Necco | Mar 3, 2016 | news, Uncategorized
As we know, the property market in London is notorious for sitting a long way outside the conventions of the wider UK system. For many years – much like the comparison between the USA and the UK itself – it has been said that what happened in London usually permeated... by Necco | Mar 3, 2016 | news, Uncategorized
Affordable housing is London’s big property issue. What exactly constitutes an affordable home? According to a recent study by myhomemove, 76 per cent of Londoners polled believe that a truly affordable home should cost no more than £180,000. While the idea of finding... by Necco | Mar 3, 2016 | news, Uncategorized
How worried should investors be at the wobbles in Battersea’s luxury flats market? For the FTSE 100 property boss discussing the matter over his turbot the other day, very. So concerned was he at the speculative bubble inflated by off-plan buyers in the sky above the... by Necco | Feb 24, 2016 | news, Uncategorized
ONE in four homes is rising in value so quickly, it “earns” more than its owners. The proportion of local council areas where house values are outpacing owners’ salaries has increased in the past year, from 19 per cent to 28 per cent, research shows. The area with the... by Necco | Feb 24, 2016 | news, Uncategorized
For struggling buyers, the thought of average prices almost reaching an eye-watering £560,000 may make their home-owning journey seem like an impossible dream. But that’s where lender Santander predicts values will sit by 2030, up from nearly £285,000 today. It...