Rental News from January 2012

Thousands of new homes planned for Christchurch and East Dorset

Plans for thousands of new homes to be built in Christchurch and East Dorset have been published by the local councils.
By: Joe ElvinPosted: 24-01-2012

First time landlords advised to use approved letting agents

First time landlords have been urged to seek out approved letting agents before making their first steps in the rental market.
By: David HowellsPosted: 27-01-2012

Rental market expecting strong 2012

Rental demand is set to remain high during 2012, experts have suggested.
By: David HowellsPosted: 16-01-2012

Northern Quarter development expected to be completed on time

Planning directors in Portsmouth remain convinced that the development of the city's northern quarter will be completed on time.
By: Joe ElvinPosted: 13-01-2012

Huge boost for Portsmouth regeneration plans

Plans for the regeneration of Portsmouth have received a major boost from the government.
By: Joe ElvinPosted: 18-01-2012

Brighton and Hove extends Warm Homes Scheme

Homes in Brighton and Hove could be in line for free eco upgrades following an agreement between local councils and green energy suppliers, theargus.co.uk reports.
By: David HowellsPosted: 25-01-2012

Responses to Mortgage Market Review revealed

The response to the latest Mortgage Market Review has been mostly positive, with some statements highlighted by the Mortgage Finance Gazette.
By: Deborah BatesPosted: 09-01-2012

Portsmouth house values on the rise

The cost of buying a home is rising in Portsmouth, bucking the national trend and bringing a wave of benefits to landlords.
By: Chris TaylorPosted: 03-01-2012

Listed mansion to become a business centre

Dozens of new businesses could be coming to Brighton, after it was revealed a Grade II listed mansion might be transformed into a business centre and community hub, The Argus reports.
By: Elizabeth SmythePosted: 17-01-2012

Letting agents consider tenant wellbeing ''very important"

Most letting agents have tenants' best interests at heart, according to an industry expert, rman.co.uk reports.
By: Elizabeth SmythePosted: 16-01-2012