Mortgage market springs forward in May
Strong growth in approvals compared to April. Small deposit buyers dominate Northern Ireland market. Increase in proportion of loans to these borrowers.
New builds bolster London
Annual growth rates rise for first time in a year. Every region records growth. Monmouthshire up 13.9% and Cardiff up 9.5%, as buyers rush to beat tax hike. Transactions down by 6% year-to-date.
From AssocRICS to MRICS: My journey into surveying
Ben Sharp, one of our successful APC candidates, talks about his two-year journey from AssocRICS to MRICS.
Amazing 100% success for e.surv APC candidates
e.surv is delighted to announce that all five of our most recent APC candidates have passed their Final Assessments with flying colours.
The Real Cost of Buying
While buying a house can be exciting, it’s also important to be smart with your investment and understand the real cost of buying. Here are a few things to consider before making your property purchase.
The ‘Anchoring & Adjustment’ effect on residential property values
Why do some people end up paying too much for their new property? Perhaps they’ve just fallen foul to the ‘Anchoring and Adjustment’ effect. Read all about it in our latest Technical Report.
Over a fifth of mortgages go to small deposit buyers
Growth in number of approvals to those with little equity. Northern Ireland has biggest proportion of these buyers. Market in London remains most tilted towards large deposits.
House prices in Wales surge 4.8%
Price declines overall in the month, but strength in the regions and cities outside London. North Somerset up 13.6% annually as Bristol boom spreads.
Major Surveying Contract Win
e.surv Limited has been awarded a material contract to supply surveying and valuation services to Lloyds Bank plc.