Industry and Property News

Spring Budget 2017 wish list for the housing market

Thursday, March 2, 2017

It’s the last spring Budget. What does Philip Hammond, Chancellor of the Exchequer, have planned for homeowners? How will first-time buyers and landlords be affected? Guild Members share their wish lists ahead of the Budget on March...

Housing white paper is admirable, but detail is lacking

Thursday, February 9, 2017

The eyes of the property industry recently turned to the Government’s Housing White Paper, which was released on Tuesday 7 February. Now that experts have had time to digest the information, The Guild of Property Professionals...

Where did house prices increase the most in 2016?

Monday, February 6, 2017

UK property prices rose by 6.5% in 2016, Halifax said, while according to Nationwide Building Society’s House Price index, prices were 4.5% higher by the end of the year, having risen by the same rate as in 2015. East...

Guild Members commended for excellent service at awards

Friday, February 3, 2017

Offices from around the UK were commended for their exceptional performance at the Guild of Property Professionals – previously known at the Guild of Professional Estate Agents - gala dinner and annual awards, which was held at...

The next chapter for the Guild: interview with CEO Marcus Whewell

Monday, January 30, 2017

When searching for an estate agent, you want advice and guidance from professionals who are trained and trustworthy, who have in-depth local knowledge and the technology and connections to expedite your sale: in short, you are looking...

Lenders begin to announce buy to Let changes

Thursday, January 19, 2017

Lenders have started to announce changes to their buy-to-let policies following the Prudential Regulation Authority’s decision to phase in new stricter rules. The PRA said in September that lenders must take the...

Mortgages for the self-employed and contractors

Thursday, January 12, 2017

Contractors and people who are self-employed can face additional challenges when securing a mortgage, which may sometimes cause delays during the property buying process. Around 22% of the UK workforce are now self-employed or...

Is the festive season the right time to sell your home?

Thursday, December 1, 2016

When it comes to Christmas selling, there is no single answer. Your estate agent will be able to advise whether your home could benefit from being on the market over the festive season, or whether it is worth waiting until the New Year....

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