PROPOSED SUBMISSION PLAN:MK OCTOBER 2017
Posted in Site News on Nov 01, 2017
Milton Keynes Council (MKC) is inviting representations on its Proposed Submission Plan:MK October 2017, which sets out the planning strategy for Milton Keynes until 2031 together with site allocations and development management policies. Read more..
MKPLA Chairman speaks to MKFM radio
Posted in Site News on Oct 05, 2017
Hear MKPLA Chairman Alex Caravello discuss the results of the latest English Housing Survey Read more..
Bank of England vote only 6-3 keeping base rate at 0.5%
Posted on Jun 21, 2018
The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) at its monthly only voted by a majority of 6-3 to maintain Bank Rate at 0.5%. The Hawks voting for an increase to 0.75% were Andy Haldane, Michael Saunders and the outgoing MPC member Ian McCafferty. Read more..
Beautiful development just outside Leeds with 7% predicted yields
Posted on Jun 21, 2018
We are delighted to offer investors this opportunity to purchase 2 bed, 2 bath apartments at a beautiful development located just 4 miles from Leeds city centre. Prices start from only £100,245, rising to £102,245. These apartments are predicted to achieve rental yields in excess of 7%. Read more..
Invitation to Brentwood property investor seminar 11th July
Posted on Jun 21, 2018
All Property118 members are invited with a guest to attend our next property seminar run by our partners the Property Investor Partnership (PIP). The Seminar will take place on Wednesday the 11th of July at Marygreen Manor Hotel Read more..
Training Tips for Accidental Landlords
Posted on Jun 21, 2018
With the ever-growing number of laws governing the private rented sector, becoming a landlord for the first time can be somewhat daunting. Here are a few top tips to make sure you understand your legal obligations so you can be sure that you don’t fall foul of landlord legislation. Read more..
ARLA – “Selective Licensing doesn’t and has never worked”
Posted on Jun 21, 2018
ARLA Propertymark have clearly announced their verdict on Selective Licensing post the government’s launch of a review into its effectiveness. David Cox, Chief Executive of ARLA Propertymark, said: “Licensing doesn’t work, and it never has done. “The Government’s aims are laudable. Read more..
Review of Selective Licensing announced
Posted on Jun 20, 2018
In addition to releasing the guide “Houses in multiple occupation and residential property licensing reform: guidance for local housing authorities” the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government has today announced a review into selective licensing to find out how well it is working. Read more..
HMO licensing guidance for local authorities – and landlords
Posted on Jun 20, 2018
The Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government has today issued the document “Houses in multiple occupation and residential property licensing reform: guidance for local housing authorities.” The guidance has been produced for local housing authorities, but is also intended to be of use for landlords. Read more..
Of course it appears cheaper!
Posted on Jun 20, 2018
Santander Bank have issued a widely reported press release: “Owning a home is cheaper than renting in all areas of the UK” Average first-time buyers could save over £2,250 a year once on the property ladder compared to renting Londoners could make the biggest saving Read more..
Renting to families takes up the least time
Posted on Jun 20, 2018
New findings reinforce the benefits of renting to families, by revealing that homes rented to them take up the least amount of property management time when compared to other types of tenants. The findings come from more than 1,000 responses to the latest quarterly landlord research panel from the National Landlords Association (NLA) Read more..
70% of renters not planning to buy
Posted on Jun 19, 2018
Research carried out by Direct Line for Business indicates that the UK may be heading towards a more ‘German’ style of property market with a greater percentage of homes being rented. From these research figures approximately 70% of the estimated 17 million people renting in the UK do not plan to purchase a property Read more..