Hanging toughFriday 30 June 2017
Posted by: Westcor International
Concluded in late June, Theresa May's deal with the DUP for a 'confidence and supply' arrangement within the House of Commons has attempted to bring a degree of certainty to an otherwise uncertain climate. Following calls for the Prime Minister to resign after a very disappointing General Election result, it seems that Theresa May's position has been bolstered for the time being.
The evolving role of the NPPF and paragraph 49Friday 23 June 2017
Posted by: Westcor International
Since the introduction in England of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) in 2012, there has been a proliferation of judicial reviews over its application when determining planning applications for housing.
Record breakersWednesday 31 May 2017
Posted by: Westcor International
Mortgage rates hit a record low in April, with the Yorkshire Building Society announcing a rate of 0.89% over a two-year period.
Going up Monday 22 May 2017
Posted by: Westcor International
Despite recent political uncertainties and fluctuations in sterling, in the longer term it seems likely that investors will continue to place their capital in UK real estate to obtain much-desired certainty.
Consolidation and Innovation Tuesday 25 April 2017
Posted by: Westcor International
Lenders will soon be represented by a new body, which is set to replace the six current bodies that regulate the financial sector.