UK house prices fell for a second consecutive month in January as many consumers across the UK struggle with the January squeeze and shrinking disposable income – putting major spending decisions, such as moving home, on hold. Last month, the average price of a home in Britain fell 0.6% to £223,285 according to the mortgage lender Halifax. The drop followed
After an eventful year of auctions up and down the country, selling over 2000 properties to thousands of happy individuals, families and investors, we at iamproperty, have compiled our top 3 properties sold in 2017. Potternewton Lane, Leeds Northern and rather unique, this traditional mid-terrace house in Leeds made it onto our top 3 properties sold in 2017, not just
First time buyer deposits could see a huge soar in prices by the next decade, reaching heights of more than half of the current price, L&C Mortgages have warned. The company has compared figures from the Office for National Statistics House Price Index showing how much a first-time buyer typically pays in each UK region as well as the average
Mortgage and remortgage approvals have seen new highs and lows this month after industry pressures and the new budget take hold of the market. Remortgage approval rates have rocketed ahead of Novembers interest rate hike, jumping to a nine-year high position after driving the stability of the market in October. Recorded by the Bank of England, a total of 51,593 remortgages
As part of our dedicated service to all partners and future partners of the Intelligent Services Group, we aim to keep you protected and up to date with the latest activities within the legal sector that directly affect all those within the property industry. The Property Ombudsman (TPO) has issued a warning to all agents advising they act with caution
The number of people becoming homeless has seen new highs this week as housing support becomes tighter forcing people onto the streets. According to the National Audit office, over the last six years, homelessness of all kinds has increased significantly, with an overnight count last autumn recording 4,134 rough sleepers (a 134% increase since the conservatives took power) with the
The first week of school is over and the sound of rejoice sweeps the nation as parents finally enjoy their afternoons. However, with the end of the summer holidays comes the start of a whole new school year and the dreaded battle for a catchment area. Santander Mortgages have highlighted the true battle that parents face as they scramble to
Intelligent Services Group understands the importance of family, so for the company’s latest office outing, ISG came together to celebrate their fantastic staff, their families and most importantly the charity Changing Lives. Who are Changing Lives? Changing Lives is a national charity, locally based within the North East, providing specialist support for 6,000 vulnerable people and their families, every month. If you would like to read more about
It’s not often that business people can say that traffic jams on the A1 have led to a positive experience, but for two University pals an especially painful journey served up the spark that launched their business. Trapped close to the Team Valley back in 2009, an endless stream of brake lights in front of them, Jamie Cooke and Ben