Mortgage activity climbed to its highest level this year in May, up 25 percent on January, according to the most recent National Mortgage Index from the UK’s leading independent mortgage broker, Mortgage Advice Bureau (MAB).

Using data from more than 500 brokers and 800 estate agents, the National Mortgage Index found the total number of mortgage applications year-to-date was up 16% on 2011. This increase is being driven in part by a surge in remortgage business, with the amount of remortgag...

In the last few decades, flats and apartments have become increasingly popular across the entire range of buyers; the young, city dwellers, second home owners as well as older people looking downsize. The demand and desirability for beautifully designed high quality flats remains as strong as ever. 

The many advantages of buying a flat include the following:

• Increased security;

• Lower property taxes than detached homes;

• Usually in good central locations with a range of sports ...

Property seekers in Devon are urged to get more when they move – by buying a stunning brand new Architect designed flat at the Aliston House development located in the beautiful seaside town of Exmouth, Devon.

Purchasing a stylish, bespoke and Architect designed two-bedroom apartment at this exclusive gated development of flats for sale in Exmouth, set within the sumptuous landscaped grounds offers even more benefits than home-hunters might imagine!

More reasons to buy now: The Land Regis...