Prices up for the first time in eight months
House price growth remains at 1.8% for third consecutive month. Transactions in 2018 at their lowest in five years. Every region and 79 of the 108 unitary authority areas still record annual price rises.
Trainees achieve AssocRICS status
Nine e.surv trainees have successfully achieved AssocRICS status following an intensive year of study and practical application.
New hires boost e.surv Risk & Governance team
Our Risk & Governance team has been further boosted following the appointment of a Compliance Manager and five new Surveying Quality Managers (SQMs).
Responding to vulnerable consumers
e.surv Chartered Surveyors have reported 28 incidents so far this year concerning vulnerable people, resulting in referrals to social services and the RSPCA, during routine property valuations for lenders.
MRICS success for e.surv surveyors
Five e.surv surveyors are celebrating success after achieving full membership status of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.
Spike in first-time buyer mortgage approvals
Summer ends with good news for small deposit borrowers. Larger deposit borrowers see market share squeezed. Northern regions are best area for young buyers.
No August lull for mortgage market
Summer heatwave has minimal effect on UK mortgage approvals. Loan approvals up compared to July but down year-on-year. Effect of base rate rise to be felt in coming months.
The evolving New Build Market: how this will affect lenders and valuers
In our latest Technical Paper we look at the evolving New Build market. We review Government-led initiatives targeted at procuring new homes, with a focus on Modern Methods of Construction, Office to Residential and social housing.
Slow but steady house price growth
House price growth remains at 1.8% for third consecutive month. Transactions in 2018 at their lowest in five years. Every region and 79 of the 108 unitary authority areas still record annual price rises.
