Author Archives: Kate Faulkner OBE

It’s time for another of our regional property update and this time it’s the East Midlands – for more visits http://www.propertychecklists.co.uk/articles/east-midlands-regional-property-report

A recent report from The Property Ombudsman Scheme (TPOS) shows that agents are now being held responsible and taken to task if they don’t deliver a good service. Most people tend to think that agents ‘get away with’ bad practice and … Continue reading →

According to research from Lloyds Bank the average cost of moving house in the UK has risen by 9% during the last year, up to £10,996. This increase is much higher than the half a percent rise in the consumer … Continue reading →

When someone shows me some figures which make a lot of sense and seem to be pretty robust – oh and they turn out to be from the Government, too – then I’m fascinated as no-one covers this very much … Continue reading →

Everyone loves a bargain and the idea of staying in someone’s home rather than a hotel or serviced apartment for a few quid may well appeal to many. However, having chaired a panel on behalf of the Residential Landlord Association … Continue reading →

Over the past few weeks I have spoken to some very nervous Londoners. With prices having done pretty well there since 2009, there is a nervousness that with Brexit, prices will come down. When I say nervousness, some are very … Continue reading →

OK, so we are leaving the Europe Union… but what does that mean for our various property markets? Here’s a summary of my thoughts: Buyers are likely to hold off buying in the immediate future and over the summer. This … Continue reading →

According to a BBC investigation, their research suggests that, in many areas, “the average price of a starter home exceeds the maximum purchase cap of £250,000, or £450,000 in London”. Shelter said the Help to Buy ISA – in which the government tops up … Continue reading →

The Housing and Planning Bill has proved pretty controversial and whilst some of the changes it introduces are good, many are bad and in some cases even mad. Here is a reminder of the key points from the Housing and Planning Bill: … Continue reading →

Lots of people are saying that rents are ‘high’ or at their ‘highest’ and the other night on Question Time I heard Vince Cable saying they were unaffordable, and many MPs repeat this, some even claiming they are ‘extortionate’. The … Continue reading →