Growth expected in commercial property market
Savills expects to see growth in the UK’s commercial property market in Q4.
Commercial Property Market Review September 2024
What advice would you give to your younger self?
A survey1 has found that 51% of people would tell themselves to start saving as soon as they can. Meanwhile, 41% would say to take more care of their health, and a third would advise worrying less about what other people think.
Aberdeen is the cheapest city for FTBs
Jobs permitting, those looking to get on the property ladder may start flocking to Aberdeen, as a report has found it is the most affordable city to be a first-time buyer (FTB)1.
Advice for first-time buyers
Getting a foot onto the property ladder has always presented challenges. Research suggests FTBs could currently be experiencing the most expensive conditions in 70 years1.
Making sure you’re sufficiently insured in your ‘middle years’
Research1 has found that people in their 30s and 40s could be slipping through the net when it comes to protection cover. The data highlights that those in this age bracket are more likely to have inadequate protection cover for their mortgage, should the worst happen.
Landlords taking steps to up their EPC game
Research has found that some landlords are improving the energy performance of their properties even though it is no longer a potential legal requirement.
Economic Review – August 2024
BoE starts to cut rates
In early August, the Bank of England (BoE) sanctioned the first reduction in interest rates since March 2020 and economists expect a second cut to be announced before the end of this year.
Residential Property Review – August 2024
First cut in Bank Rate in over four years
The Bank of England has reduced Bank Rate for the first time in more than four years.
Commercial Property Market Review August 2024
Latest from RICS
The commercial property market remained relatively flat in Q2 of this year, according to the latest Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) survey.
Buying a new build – what to consider
Are you thinking of buying a new build? The good news is there are more regulations than ever that protect buyers of newly built homes. It can be difficult to keep up with these changes, so here’s what you need to know.
