Rental News from February 2012

Buy-to-let market improving, research reveals

Research from price comparison website Moneyfacts has found that the buy-to-let market is improving within the UK, with a year-on-year increase in mortgage deals noted.
By: Deborah BatesPosted: 02-02-2012

Brighton old market developments resurface

Plans to build 200 new homes on the site of an old fruit and vegetable market could be back on track, theargus.co.uk reports.
By: David HowellsPosted: 06-02-2012

Millions handed to local councils for new homes

Hampshire leaders have been handed millions of pounds to assist with the building of new homes.
By: Joe ElvinPosted: 03-02-2012

One in three households living in a rental property

One in three homes in the UK is occupied by a tenant, according to new statistics.
By: Joe ElvinPosted: 21-02-2012

Renting properties is "not like saving for a pension", expert advises

Prospective landlords must realise that entering the rental market is like "starting a small business", according to an industry expert speaking to London Housing News.
By: Elizabeth SmythePosted: 20-02-2012

Leyton Mount car park development gains planning permission

Proposals for a housing development on the site of an old car park in Bournemouth have been given the green light, bournemouthecho.co.uk reports.
By: David HowellsPosted: 24-02-2012

'Build to rent' could be the next big thing

Developers have been urged to offer all vacancies in new-build estates as properties for rent in a bid to ease the industry demand, rman.co.uk reports.
By: David HowellsPosted: 23-02-2012

Proposals submitted to turn Bournemouth car park into apartments

An old car park in Bournemouth could soon be transformed into 62 apartments, bournemouthdevelopmentcompany.com reports.
By: David HowellsPosted: 17-02-2012

Barton Farm planning decision back to government

Plans for thousands of new homes in Hampshire now rest in the hands of government minister Eric Pickles, who admitted it was wrong to let local councils rule on the decision, the Daily Echo reports.
By: Chris TaylorPosted: 16-02-2012

Bournemouth Winter Gardens development proposals outlined

Plans have been submitted for a £100 million development at Bournemouth's Winter Gardens, thisisdorset.net reports.
By: David HowellsPosted: 09-02-2012