A new UK-wide study from first direct highlights the meaning of success to people across the UK and reveals what they deem as ‘successful’ and important throughout different stages of their lives. The research shows that young Brits aren’t deterred by the ever-increasing challenge of getting on the property ladder and are more keen to […]
HomeLet has revealed that 2016 rents in the UK rose on average 1.7% in December – less than half the 3.8% rate of rental price inflation in December 2015. According to the report, landlords agreeing new tenancies during December achieved more modest increases in rent than in previous months, with the annual rate of rental […]
Even discounted starter homes could be out of reach for the majority of families across the country, according to the Local Government Association (LGA). Its analysis found that prices will be out of reach for all people in need of affordable housing in 220 council areas (67%) and are out of reach for more than […]
Research by Halifax says there were more first-time home buyers in 2016 than at any time since the start of the financial crisis, however that is well down on the numbers who were able to buy homes before 2007. Joint Equity tracks first time buyer numbers because it is one of our primary sectors, the […]