A potential downturn in Canada’s housing market and adjusting to rapid increases in interest rates are among the biggest risks to Canada’s financial system this fiscal year, the country’s financial regulator said on Tuesday. The Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) said it was ensuring that federally regulated financial institutions were alert to…
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Mortgage Repayment Calculator: Repayment Only
How to Figure Out Your Loan Repayments Buying a home is a big decision that can take years to pay off. A mortgage is a long-term loan used to buy a property, and it’s important to know exactly how much you’ll be paying back each month. That’s where a mortgage payment calculator comes in handy….
What environmentally friendly games can I play at my wedding?
(Lab created diamond) Lab created diamonds are considered environmentally friendly because they do not require the mining of natural diamonds. Mining natural diamonds can have a negative impact on the environment, including water pollution, air pollution, and deforestation. Lab created diamond are also more sustainable than natural diamonds, as they can be produced in a…
Trends Reveal Record Demand for Student Accommodation
The shortfalls in student accommodation have been especially detrimental to international students – those coming from countries with a weaker currency have found accommodation increasingly unaffordable, for example. Yet in 2022 – the UK issued nearly 500,000 study visa grants for international students – this marks an impressive 81% rise when compared to pre-pandemic figures….
Green New Deal Boosts Appeal of New Build Investments
Investing in new-build property has traditionally been a popular form of property investment due to the range of benefits it can offer – this has seen many investors purchase off-plan (before the house is completed) as a means of maximizing their potential gains. The push towards making homes energy efficient in recent years has heightened…
The UK Property Market is Now in Better Health Than Four Years Ago
There are various ways we can use to track how the UK property market is performing. One of the most common ones is house prices and how they are rising or falling. Rising prices mean that the market is performing well, while falling prices are usually a cause for concern. The Land Registry’s UK House…
Vancouver real estate: Prices drop, elusive affordability
The price of the average home in Vancouver has fallen by more than $100,000 over the last year, but thanks to soaring interest rates, the amount of money needed to afford such a home has risen, according to Ratehub.ca. In a new study, the online mortgage brokerage and interest rate comparison website calculated the minimum…
How landlords can make the most of the upcoming EPC regulation changes
There has been a lot of talk in the rental sphere lately of the ‘exodus of landlords from the BTR market’. While it cannot be ignored that landlords are now facing higher borrowing costs and less generous tax treatment, it’s not showing the entire picture. What are the new regulations? Some confusion has been driven…
Meet The Team: Claire Harrington
Job Titles: Lettings & Sales ManagerWhat game show do you think you could win? Catchphrases! Hi, I’m Claire and I’ve worked as Lettings and Sales Manager for 2 years now, but I’ve been in the industry for around 13 years. My first job was at Lloyds Bank when I was 18. The funny thing is…
The Top 10 Cheapest Areas of London to Buy a House or Flat
6. Croydons Croydon is in south London. Croydon is the largest town in the London borough of Croydon and one of the largest in Greater London. It has a population of around 385,000. The average house price in Croydon (based on the CR0 postcode area) is currently £375,376. The Croydon CR0 area includes districts such…