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Marc Da Silva
Investment: Marc Da Silva looks at the new-build buy-to-let market and considers the benefits of gearing
Despite the recession and wider eurozone crisis, research shows that investor appetite for residential property investments in the UK, particularly in London, continues to grow. Attractive property prices and rising rental values has boosted landlords' confidence in the buy-to-let sector, with almost half of landlords (48%) recently polled by industry service provider LSL Property Services believing that now is a good time to invest in property.
One-on-One interview: Richard Werth of Banner Homes
Marc Da Silva talks to Richard Werth of Banner Homes Group PL
Name and business title: Richard Werth, chief executive, Banner Homes Group PLC.
Where is your firm developing new homes? Banner develops luxury new homes of traditional quality throughout central and southern England.
One-on-One interview: Brian De'ath of Mount Anvil
Name and business title: Brian De'ath, sales director, Mount Anvil.
One-on-One interview: Trevor Abrahmsohn of Glentree International
Marc Da Silva speaks to Trevor Abrahmsohn, founder of north London based Glentree International, who was recently presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Spear's Wealth Management Awards.
One-on-One interview: John Cosgrave of Arley Homes
Name and business title: John Cosgrave, managing director, Arley Homes.
London property market still offers great investment prospects
Despite the fragile state of the economy and the sluggish nature of the UK housing market, the residential property market in London continues to look highly attractive from an investment perspective.
Marc Da Silva picks his favourite What House? 2011 award-winners
Having been involved with the What House? Awards as a judge since 2007, I have been taken aback by some of the schemes that I have visited. During that time I have viewed some extraordinary broad ranging developments, featuring new homes designed for first time buyers, professionals, couples and families.
One-on-One interview: Magnus Andersson of Skanska
Name and business title: Magnus Andersson, President, Homes by Skanska.
Weekly affordable homes round up
New affordable homes in Cornwall
A planning application for the construction of 65 affordable homes on the outskirts of Redruth is expected to be submitted by Sanctuary Housing within the next few days. If approved, the developer will aim to complete the scheme by the end of 2014.
One-on-One interview: Matthew Pryke of Fine & Country
Name and business title: Matthew Pryke, chief executive officer, Fine & Country.
Where is your firm selling new homes? We have 200 offices in the UK so we are selling new homes across the country.