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The EMI Studios on Abbey Road St Johns Wood is a popular spot for tourists and it is normally difficult to drive past without seeing a group of friends grabbing a photo opportunity on the famous zebra crossing. The Beatles…

By Paul Norman CoStar News 30 September 2021 | 12:32 The volume of office workers returning to their desks across the UK increased by 1.7 percentage points, to 18.3%, last week, thanks to a sharp increase in London’s West End.…

After 18 months of uncertainty, the UK property market has seen some incredible highs and lows, from the sector closing and reopening last spring, to the impact of the stamp duty holiday on residential transaction levels. For those looking to…

Faced with the prospect of a lockdown-free summer, buyers are anxious to move quickly, resulting in record numbers paying over asking price to secure their dream property. With leading experts predicting that the house buying frenzy is here to stay, …

The pandemic took a toll on the UK’s previously bustling cities, with empty streets and closed down businesses becoming the new norm for many residents. Due to changing lifestyles, it wasn’t long before buyers and tenants turned their attention to…

Compared to this time last year, the value of homes being sold in the UK has practically doubled in the first 15 weeks. During this period, around £149 billion pounds worth of property transactions have taken place, with industry sources…

From June, eviction notice periods have been reduced to just four months for landlords, instead of the six months, they were previously set at to protect tenants over lockdown. In cases of extenuating circumstances or anti-social behaviour, notice periods will…

From ARLA Key findings: Number of new prospective tenants highest on record for month of April Number of tenants experiencing rent increases rose in April Number of properties managed per branch rose in April Demand from tenants The average number…

The average UK property price has risen by 8.6%, which is roughly £20,000 in the past year. This is the highest annual rate since 2014 according to the Office for National Statistics. Over the year, house prices in England increased…

Landlords need to be aware of and follow the guidance set by the government on coronavirus and renting, which contains advice on possession proceedings, health and safety, maintenance and repairs. As always, the tenant’s safety should always be the landlord’s…

More than a quarter of UK homeowners and renters have claimed that their property priorities have changed since the COVID-19 outbreak. Previously highly-sought after and high-value property features have dropped down the priority list for homebuyers and tenants, as they…

The number of prospective tenants registering with agents rose for the third consecutive month in March, as many homebuyers either chose to delay their purchase plans or decided to rent in between their next house sale and purchase. According to…

With lockdown currently in place and the restrictions set for the near future, very few of us will ever have had so much time on our hands. It would be easy to let this time pass by, so we have…

Viewing Residential Property – restrictions lifted ! There has been an amendment to the Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) Regulations 2020, yesterday evening, meaning that traveling can now be undertaken between properties, including the viewing of residential properties for sale and…

The cost of average deposits has increased across the UK, according to the latest Statistical Briefing report by The Dispute Service (TDS). The report highlights the increasing average value of deposits and number of deposits protected in England, Wales, Scotland…