News Archive for 2015

Are the Help to Buy ISA price limits too low?

If house prices continue to rise at their current rate, will I even be able to afford a house by the time I've finished accruing my bonus? Read More

Published on 14 December 2015

Government focus on first time buyers in new budget

According to the Spending Review and Autumn Statement for 2015 published earlier this week, one of the government's top priorities will be housing Read More

Published on 01 December 2015

Help to Buy ISA

From the 1st of December 2015, a new <em>Help to Buy</em> ISA will be available to all first time buyers. Read More

Published on 01 December 2015

High demand and low supply keep house prices on upward trend

The latest Residential Market Survey by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) reveals that house prices are expected to increase by 4.5% over the next 5 years Read More

Published on 27 November 2015

Mortgage lending approvals rise despite housing low

The Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) has stated that mortgage lending is enjoying its best spell since 2008 with mortgage lending at £20 billion in September - up 12% on last year. Read More

Published on 09 November 2015

Early autumnal easing in house price growth

The Halifax House Price Index (HPI) states house prices have dropped by 0.9% between August and September whilst the annual change this quarter (July-September) lessened from 9% to 8.6% Read More

Published on 17 October 2015

Softening the blow: House prices decline after summer rise

The latest House Price Index (HPI) conveys that annual house price growth has declined to 3.2% in August, down from 3.5% in July. During this quarter, prices rose 0.4% between June and July before falling to 0.3% between July and August. Read More

Published on 22 September 2015

Trying their luck: ‘Event Landlords’ prove a big hit in the scrum for rental property during Rugby World Cup

As the masses descend from around the world for the Rugby World Cup between 18th September and 31st October, one of the first things on their minds is where to stay. Read More

Published on 21 September 2015

Raising the bar: House prices rise again after summer dip

The latest House Price Index (HPI) conveys house prices this quarter are up 9% compared to last year and 16% in 2013. Prices fluctuated down to 0.4% between June and July before rising again to 2.7% in July and August. Read More

Published on 18 September 2015

11 year high for housing demand in the UK

The monthly report by The National Association of Estate Agents has led to claims of an 11 year high in August for housing demand in the UK. Read More

Published on 09 September 2015

First time buyers are back!

First-time buyers have come storming back into the market in the highest numbers since before the crash. Read More

Published on 02 September 2015

Not just for the road...

After announcing a partnership deal with Bank of Ireland, it looks likely that you’ll soon be able to take out a mortgage with them. Read More

Published on 27 July 2015

MPs sign support for proposed anti-money laundering measure

An Early Day Motion has been tabled in Parliament expressing concern about money laundering. Read More

Published on 22 July 2015

Misleading Landlords Beware!

In what appears to be one of the first cases of its kind, the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations have been successfully used in a prosecution. Read More

Published on 20 July 2015

Budget 2015 and landlords

Now that the dust has settled on George Osbourne’s Summer 2015 budgets, an interesting argument has emerged - is it fair for private landlords Read More

Published on 17 July 2015

House prices continue to rise

In May house prices rose more sharply than in April. This has been attributed to a record low in housing stock. Read More

Published on 18 June 2015

Moore & Partners are now on Agent Tracker

Agent tracker allows home owners to view our independently verified customer testimonials and our AgentTracker rating Read More

Published on 17 June 2015

Watchdog launches probe into way online agents advertise their fees

The advertising watchdog is to investigate online agents that are advertising their fees exclusive of VAT... Read More

Published on 19 May 2015

Professional photography makes a difference.

A photograph is nearly always the first thing a prospective buyer will see of your home. Read More

Published on 06 March 2015

Landlord hit with £300,000 bill after illegal extensions

A landlord has been landed with a bill of over £300,000 after he added illegal extensions to seven of his properties and ignored enforcement notices in his quest for greater rental income. Read More

Published on 09 February 2015