The latest findings from the HomeLet Rental Index reveal that rents have increased 4 times faster than incomes in eight out of the twelve regions of the country. The average price of renting a home in May increased by 7.5% but national average earnings are rising at 1.7%. A spokesman for HomeLet says “Our results indicate some increase in the longer term trend of annual rate ...

There are now more buy to let (BTL) mortgage products on offer than at any time since 2008. In July 2014 there were 655 products available, up a staggering 42% since June 2013. Concurrent to this are the lowest interest rate charges ever at 4.17% for the average fixed rate deal, making this a particularly good time for landlords to expand their portfolio or re-mortgage their ...

According to a new survey a posh car in the driveway can add to the value of a property.  57% of those surveyed admitted they took notice of a luxury car when viewing a new home with a top end model giving the impression it was in a desirable and safe location.  The best models to have included Mercedes, Audi and BMW although soft top vehicles appealed particularly to female ...