Local Property Market Report : May 2018

Local Property Market Report : May 2018

House prices Official figures indicate UK house prices rose by 4.4% in the 12 months to February 2018, down from 4.7% in the year to January. The West and East Midlands are currently experiencing strongest growth rates.   Economy The rate of inflation fell in...
Is it cheaper to rent or to buy?

Is it cheaper to rent or to buy?

If you can’t afford to buy, renting is cheaper. Right? Well, the latest figures show that might not be the case with average mortgage payments LESS than average rent payments. But does that mean buying a home costs less than renting? If you look at the annual cost, it...