Weekly Property Speedbites | 7th – 11th, September, 2015
Speed Property Buyers weekly series covering topics from interior design to architecture. The aptly named series, Weekly Property Speedbites, is released every Friday.
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Monday, 7th of September
The Smarter Way to Protect Your New Home
A piece by rightmove.co.uk on the new way to protect your home from being robbed!
Student Co-ops Open Their Doors to Tackle Sky-high Accommodation Costs
Looking at the cost of being a student, theguardian.com have examined student co-ops as these students aim to tackle the high accommodation costs.
Hairdressers And Florists Will Have to Work More Than 150 Years to Put Down A Deposit For A House
telegraph.co.uk have written on Monday about the soaring property prices, and how long it would take you to afford a home in a certain profession.
Tuesday, 8th of September
The 26 sq Metre Cubes We’re Dropping Into London to House Homeless People
More from the website theguardian.com. The YMCA has came up with a great solution for helping out the London homeless population.
Five Common Inheritance Tax Myths Exploded
Once again theguardian.com has taken a look at a controversial issue – inheritance tax.
Tenant Stunned to Find Herself Described As ‘Bitch’ In Email From Agent
A bit of misfortune being reported in propertyindustryeye.com today. An Estate Agent was caught calling a customer a ‘bitch’.
Wednesday, 9th of September
Phil Spencer: On His Favourite House Hunter And Britain’s Best Beach Hut
Phil Spencer and the telegraph.co.uk, talk about loving a home versus investing in a property.
Mapped: Top Class University Towns For Buy-to-Let Property
Another article from the telegraph.co.uk – looking at the top investment spots in the UK for buy-to-let and university students.
Thursday, 10th of September
UK Mortgage Approvals For Homes Reaches 18 Month High
propertywire.com has shared some positive news for perspective home buyers, as mortgage approvals are now at a 18 month high.
House Prices In England And Wales See Biggest Monthly Boost For 12 Months
propertywire.com again today has released LSL index data, with news that house prices in England have seen the biggest rise in the past 12 months. Madness!
Southern Finalists Compete for Zillow Digs Design Awards
Interior designers and builders have entered zillow.com competition for the best looking and well designed digs.
Friday, 11th of September
Live In A Castle – Without Paying A King’s Ransom
The telegraph.co.uk reports that getting your own Castle might be easier than you think.
UK Housing Market Sees Growth Of Second Charge Lending
More news from propertywire.com. It seems from new research that second charge lending is on the rise in the UK.
How to Make Wood Tones Work for You
houzz.co.uk have shared their best pictures of wood tones used around the house. Interior design at its best.