Recent Articles in First Time Buyer Property Checklists

Crikey talk of a house bubble AGAIN!
Nov 2, 2015

I was a bit surprised that the UBS Global Real Estate Bubble Index suggested London was topping the list for a bubble. In this article I look at why the index is suggesting this.

Nottingham property market update for BBC Radio Nottingham
Oct 29, 2015

Kate was on BBC Radio Nottingham discussing the local property market. Here's some more detail on what she talked about.

Kate Faulkner's latest London Borough Analysis with data from the Land Registry
Oct 29, 2015

Each month we track the performance of each of the 32 London boroughs to establish:-

• How are they performing this year versus last?
• Is the growth/decline more or less than the long term average?
• What and when was the highest house price growth ever?
• How much did prices fall during the last recession?
• Are current property values more or less than the 2007/08 peak?

The stresses and strains of being an estate agent - Part 1
Oct 26, 2015

Few people hold estate agents in high esteem. And depending on your own experiences, you may like or loathe them. However, the industry’s less than favourable reputation often overshadows just how stressful a job estate agency can be. For a unique insight and some brilliant anecdotes read part one of our series on the stresses and strains of being an estate agent from guest author Steve Lucas.

How will the new Housing Bill affect first time buyers, sellers, investors and tenants?
Oct 19, 2015

The new Housing Bill which has just been announced has massive implications for the property market – and for individuals whether you are a buyer, investor, seller or renter. In this article I take a detailed look at what it could mean for you.