Monthly Archives: January 2012

Taking out a mortgage – Details for the first time buyer

In the recent years taking out a mortgage for the first time has become more of a difficulty. With the slowdown of the economy, the rules have tightened and become more stringent. The lenders too have become more particular regarding … Continue reading

UK Property Market in 2012, the Investors’ perspective: Part Two – Market Activity

- Public Confidence – Lending Public Confidence Market activity is dependant on a few things, firstly public confidence, this has seen a recent resurgence with many agents claiming great interest and newly registered clients in the post Christmas period.  People … Continue reading

Business property values slow in November, but insurance lenders will make a difference

Research by the CBRE, one of the world’s leading commercial property advisers, suggests that commercial property values have ground to a halt in November, but that the increased involvement of insurance companies might make a difference.  According to the CBRE’s … Continue reading

UK Property Market in 2012, the Investors’ perspective: Part one – House Prices

Looking at various property professionals and organisations we analyse the UK Property Market in this series of articles. -UK property prices expected to fall up to 3% in 2012-RICS -House price Stagnation remains – Nationwide -Up or Down? Depends where … Continue reading