UK Property News Archives

Samir Salya discusses the rise of micro-apartments in London

July 29, 2020August 17, 2017 by Samir Salya

Proving that the old adage ‘location, location, location’ is still the over riding factor for property buyers, tenants in London are turning more to micro-apartments. Research shows that the market in prime central London is experiencing an increased demand for tiny apartments as long as they are in the correct location. The research was analysed ... Read more

Samir Salya looks at the UK’s house prices

July 17, 2017 by Samir Salya

In an unexpected turn of events, house prices in the UK fell last month (June 2017). The average cost of a UK home fell by 1 per cent to £218,390, according to information from Halifax. This is the first reported drop in five months. The fall in house prices has brought the rate of growth ... Read more

Samir Salya – how Brexit and the General Election are already affecting London’s real estate market

July 12, 2017 by Samir Salya

Big Ben Behind Underground Sign - Samir Salya

It’s fair to say that the London real estate market is remarkably resilient. And it’s had to be in recent months, as the twin shocks of the Brexit vote and now a surprise UK general election result could reasonably be expected to have hit industry confidence hard. Standing firm Political and economic uncertainty are never ... Read more

Samir Salya on UK house prices

June 14, 2017 by Samir Salya

In the UK house prices have started falling for the first time since 2009. The reasons are many and varied, ranging from the fallout from the Brexit vote last June to the shock result of this month’s General Election. Based on data collected by Rightmove just before the election, it’s clear that there has been ... Read more

How will the UK’s General Election affect the property market?

June 8, 2017 by Samir Salya

The snap election is affecting all kinds of industries, with economic predictions more uncertain than ever. House price growth is definitely slowing, but is this because of the General Election on 8 June 2017, or down to something else? The housing crisis is a political hotspot, and a key issue for the politicians now ... Read more

New affordable housing scheme in London

June 6, 2017 by Samir Salya

Could a ‘no frills’ housing scheme with a shot of investment from the Mayor of London be the answer to the city’s housing crisis? Naked House is a not-for-profit property developer and will be providing 22 houses in London by 2020. The affordable housing scheme has had a cash injection in the form of ... Read more

How Brexit is affecting investors in the UK property market

May 24, 2017 by Samir Salya

If the polls are correct for the UK General Election on 8 June, Theresa May and the Conservative Party will win by a landslide. It’s assumed that a win will allow the Conservatives to negotiate a softer Brexit than first assumed. While the polls may be showing favour for the Tories, we all know that ... Read more