Property News - December 2011

Welcome to our Property Investment Newsletter, the aim of which is to keep you up to date and informed as to the most recent property trends and news.

We at PPI would like to take this opportunity to wish all our clients, business associates, fund managers and valued newsletter subscribers a happy festive season and all the best going into the new year.

Articles

Residential research - The outlook for the UK housing market

Average house prices across the UK will drop by 5% next year and will show little convincing growth until 2014

Property Opinions - The Emotional Cost of Retirement

Moving on to bigger and better things is one thing, but what happens when the decision to do so is linked to retirement?

Property Management - Questions to ask when buying into a sectional title scheme

Those contemplating a purchase in a sectional title scheme often do not take sufficient trouble to investigate just how efficiently, or inefficiently - the scheme’s management is operating.

 

Legal Review - Sellers must keep in full touch with the transfer process

Another High Court case has shown again that, although a property seller appoints a conveyancing attorney to handle the legal and accounting aspects of his deal, he must continue to take full responsibility for the situation - and to check all the details. 

 

SA Mortgages - Need bond finance? … Let’s bond together!

Whilst property-hunting, it is worthwhile to approach a bond originator to find out what bond amount (and deposit) you are able to afford.