http://www.theratandmouse.co.uk/weblog/ en-us 2012-05-16T18:09:47+00:00 http://www.theRatandMouse.co.uk/weblog/archives/2012/05/official_london.html They've a website, a logo, t-shirts, and a Top Ten of reasons why they think we should all be protesting the London Olympics, including: THE OLYMPICS WILL CREATE MORE HOUSING.  Yes, if you can afford them! The rest of... _Other Ben 2012-05-16T18:09:47+00:00 http://www.theRatandMouse.co.uk/weblog/archives/2012/05/how_to_negotiat.html James: “Hi.  Just look last place, your house is definately the best. Can only see 1 problem!” Me: “Call me and I’ll address the problem – is it the parking permit?” James: “Possible problem could be finding your landlady very attractive.... Ben 2012-05-16T09:20:34+00:00 http://www.theRatandMouse.co.uk/weblog/archives/2012/05/stacks_is_hirin_1.html About Ben 2012-05-15T17:54:19+00:00 http://www.theRatandMouse.co.uk/weblog/archives/2012/05/market_report_p_7.html It's all to do with the end of the first-time buyer stamp duty holiday, according to LSL Property Services and Acadametrics, who have published their latest report. Transactions were down 18% in April after a 32% rise in March, but... House prices Ben 2012-05-15T17:15:12+00:00 http://www.theRatandMouse.co.uk/weblog/archives/2012/05/tuesday_morning_48.html Linkage Ben 2012-05-15T08:43:28+00:00 http://www.theRatandMouse.co.uk/weblog/archives/2012/05/is_bad_news_for.html According to Savills, Greek and Spanish money led the European flight towards London's safe-haven property last month, with Greek searches increasing 39%. Sixty-five year old Cypriot, Dinos Joannou, speaking to Reuters, puts the issue succinctly: "Greece is screwed, there are... _Other Ben 2012-05-14T17:44:48+00:00 http://www.theRatandMouse.co.uk/weblog/archives/2012/05/monday_morning_81.html The north-south arrears gap [Bloomberg]London avoids global prime property losses [City AM]Beyonce, Jay-Z plan move to London [STV]Thierry wins in Hampstead demolition battle [Mail on Sunday] The Rat and Mouse - London's property blog  Technorati Tags: property, real estate... Linkage Ben 2012-05-14T09:18:03+00:00 http://www.theRatandMouse.co.uk/weblog/archives/2012/05/best_roommate_e.html The Best of Craigslist Vol. 4: Best. Roommate. Ever. - watch more funny videos   This is a dramatisation of what was - we are assured - a genuine Craigslist ad (see it here). We've no idea whether he... _Other Ben 2012-05-11T17:37:24+00:00 http://www.theRatandMouse.co.uk/weblog/archives/2012/05/stellar_street.html The story is the Henri wants to demolish his Hampstead home and build a new one. Conti, who lives at the bottom of his garden, isn't impressed. If someone wants a larger house, why not just buy one somewhere else?... Celebrity homes Ben 2012-05-11T17:29:19+00:00 http://www.theRatandMouse.co.uk/weblog/archives/2012/05/friday_morning_48.html Base rates stay put, borrowers pay more [Daily Mail]Still banging on about land tax [Liberal Democrat Voice]Repo-data: not good, but stable [Independent]Fall in buy-to-let lending [Daily Telegraph] The Rat and Mouse - London's property blog, since 2005  Technorati Tags: property, real estate... Linkage Ben 2012-05-11T10:34:24+00:00 http://www.theRatandMouse.co.uk/weblog/archives/2012/05/wealthy_french.html According to the Standard, they're coming, and they're looking for London property to escape the punitive taxes promised by François Hollande.  Maître Saab, a notary in Paris, said that over the past two months she has helped a flood of... SW7 Ben 2012-05-10T17:27:52+00:00 http://www.theRatandMouse.co.uk/weblog/archives/2012/05/350_a_month_to.html Converted sheds have become an increasingly mainstream – if illegal – part of the London property market. It's a logical development, given the explosion of property prices throughout the capital, and the huge shortage of supply. As central London becomes more... E3 Ben 2012-05-10T09:26:30+00:00 http://www.theRatandMouse.co.uk/weblog/archives/2012/05/findaproperty_c_1.html The first quarter of 2012 has, according to FindaProperty stats, seen a pick up in rent rises, leaving rents in general up 1% on the year, and studio flat rents up 7% to £718 a month and a new record.... Letting Ben 2012-05-09T16:35:33+00:00 http://www.theRatandMouse.co.uk/weblog/archives/2012/05/a_tax_on_foreig.html The Institute for Public Policy Research has suggested - among a number of proposals - a "piggy bank tax" on foreign property investors buying in London as a way to fund extra homes. The 2% tax - an annual mansion... _Other Ben 2012-05-09T10:39:07+00:00 http://www.theRatandMouse.co.uk/weblog/archives/2012/05/follow_us_on_tw.html We're here. And follow our new advertisers, Stacks, here. Technorati Tags: property, real estate... About Ben 2012-05-08T17:15:19+00:00