Bank of Mum and Dad Paying £1bn of Rental Costs

Bank of Mum and Dad, known for helping young people to get on the property ladder, is a major player in the UK housing market. According to research carried out by insurer Legal & General, parents will be involved in 25% of all mortgage transactions in 2016, helping 305,900 of their grown-up children. The UK …

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Scotland’s First Bespoke Build To Rent Development

Owned by LaSalle Investment Management and managed by Dandara Living, Forbes Place at Stoneywood in Aberdeen is the first build to rent development in Scotland. It features high standard accommodation of 292 fully furnished apartments and townhouses available exclusively for rent. Forbes Place is a part of a much needed response to a housing crisis …

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Glasgow Rental Market up 20% in 5 years

The Glasgow rental market has been rising steadily over the last 10 quarters with average rents now standing at £719 per month as at Q2 2016, up 5.0% from a year ago. Positive annual growth has been recorded in Scotland’s largest city quarterly since Q4 2013 as rents continue to track the national average at …

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Mid Market Housing Coming to Edinburgh

Port of Leith Housing Association (POLHA) is planning to deliver over 480 new homes, including mid market housing, to Leith and North Edinburgh by 2020. To make this possible, POLHA has secured a unique deal which combines a £10m revolving credit facility (RCF) with Bank of Scotland and a £35m private placement (PP) with Canada …

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More Mid Market Homes Planned for Glasgow

Link Group has submitted plans for a £65m investment in Glasgow’s East End which, if approved, will see 550 homes across different tenures including mid market homes. The proposed development is to be built on a 22-acre site of the former Dalmarnock Power Station which was laid empty and derelict for 40 years. Link Group …

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Edinburgh Rental Market up 28% in 5 years

The Edinburgh rental market has sustained a steep upward trajectory towards £1000 per month since Q4 2013. Average asking rents now stand at £986 per month as at Q2 2016, up 6.8% from a year ago. Positive annual growth has been recorded in the capital on consecutive quarters for over 3 years and with a …

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