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Rental Demand at Record High

Posted on October 15 2010 by Editor

The lack of affordable properties and available lending has trapped many would-be first time buyers in the rental sector. New research from ARLA (Association of Residential Letting Agents) shows demand for rental properties to be at an all time high. … Continue reading →

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HMO Landlords Fight Back

Posted on October 8 2010 by Editor

HMO (House in Multiple Occupation) legislation is long and complicated. Now the new government have given local councils greater freedom to arrange their own HMO licensing procedures. Some Oxford landlords are grouping together to fight back: http://www.negotiator-magazine.co.uk/article/oxford-council-in-firing-line-of-local-agents-1488 Useful HMO info for … Continue reading →

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Biggest fall in house prices since ’83

Posted on October 8 2010 by Editor

Monthly price change measurements can be somewhat volatile, but the 3.6 per cent drop in September was a shot across the bows of the property market. Whether the wider economy suffers a double dip or not is unclear, but house … Continue reading →

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