Property

RICS launch anti-homelessness pledge to unite industry and end homeless epidemic. London’s land, property and construction sectors must collaborate better to help end rising homelessness and deliver more affordable homes, says the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). The professional body is asking those who work in the industry to pledge their support for its ‘A Home For Cathy’ campaign, which aims to deliver solutions to alleviate the country’s affordable housing crisis. RICS – which sets professional standards in the land,...

We were presented with several forecasts for the future of the UK economy in 2016, all differing slightly in their optimism. There were the gloomy predictions of the Remain campaigners—which led to George Osborne’s infamous ‘punishment budget’, and there were the more cheerful predictions from the Brexitiers. As it turned out, neither party was exactly correct. The post-Brexit economy has not been left in tatters as many thought it would, but it is hardly at its strongest point either. With...

An educated vandal has attacked a new £1.25m houses in one of Britain's top university cities - with graffiti in LATIN. The protestor made his mark in an apparent objection at the lack of affordable new for locals in Cambridge, one of the UK's property hotspots. He daubed 'locus in domos loci populum' - in large white letters on four newly-built detached homes - which roughly means 'Local homes for local people'. An estate agents' For Sale sign outside one...

Buying a house is invariably the most significant investment we ever make. Because of the extent of this financial and emotional commitment, we all endeavour to get the best possible price for our property when it comes to the time to move on. Part and parcel of selling your home is making sure your house is as flawless as possible. To give you a head-start, we have put together only the most cost-effective and time-efficient tips. First impressions are important...

Britain's smallest detached house is set to welcome guests after plans were submitted to turn it into - a tiny hotel. Thimble Hall measure just 11ft 10in (3.6m) by 10ft 3in (3.1m) meaning people can touch either side of the rooms by stretching out their arms. The 12ft 2in (3.7m) tall building in Youlgreave, dates back to 1756 and was even home to a family of eight over a century ago. It was named the smallest detached property in Britain...

By Bea Patel, TLE Property Editor and Director of Shop for an Agent Michael Jackson’s former Neverland ranch is on the market for just under £54m. There is almost a third off the asking price since it was for sale back in 2015, then on the market for £82m. Image credit: Zoopla With 22 structures spread across approximately 2,700 acres of land, this impressive property has five bedrooms in the main house, out-houses, a four-acre lake, lagoon style pool, barns,...

The results of the EU referendum took everyone by surprise. The pollsters had predicted victory by a narrow margin for the remainers, but in the end, the ‘Vote Leave’ campaign stole the show with a 52% majority. Overnight the pound fell to its lowest point for 31-years. It still hasn’t completely recovered, although suggestions that the Bank of England may be contemplating raising interest rates have given Sterling a much-needed boost. Theresa May Set to Trigger Article 50   Eight...

London’s top projects are set to go head to head at the region’s RICS Awards 2017. The shortlist has been released with 51 projects across eight categories competing for the coveted overall Project of the Year title for London. The awards which are known as the ‘property Oscars’ highlight the great talent involved for shaping London’s built environment. This year sees some of the most innovative and collaborative projects from across the capital. There are eight categories including; Community Benefit,...

Curious about the investment potential of real estate or wondering if advetorials promising millions of pounds in returns through real estate investment are real? The first thing to do here is to learn how wealth is created through real estate. This article won't focus on the strategies to profit from real estate. Instead, it will focus on the basic ways that money can be generated through real estate. What’s clear is that this hasn’t changed in centuries. Appreciation This is the most common...