http://www.theratandmouse.co.uk/weblog/ en-us Copyright 2012 Wed, 16 May 2012 18:09:47 +0000 Wed, 16 May 2012 18:09:50 +0000 http://www.movabletype.org/?v=3.31 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 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... http://www.theRatandMouse.co.uk/weblog/archives/2012/05/official_london.html http://www.theRatandMouse.co.uk/weblog/archives/2012/05/official_london.html _Other Wed, 16 May 2012 18:09:47 +0000 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.... http://www.theRatandMouse.co.uk/weblog/archives/2012/05/how_to_negotiat.html http://www.theRatandMouse.co.uk/weblog/archives/2012/05/how_to_negotiat.html Wed, 16 May 2012 09:20:34 +0000 http://www.theRatandMouse.co.uk/weblog/archives/2012/05/stacks_is_hirin_1.html http://www.theRatandMouse.co.uk/weblog/archives/2012/05/stacks_is_hirin_1.html About Tue, 15 May 2012 17:54:19 +0000 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... http://www.theRatandMouse.co.uk/weblog/archives/2012/05/market_report_p_7.html http://www.theRatandMouse.co.uk/weblog/archives/2012/05/market_report_p_7.html House prices Tue, 15 May 2012 17:15:12 +0000 http://www.theRatandMouse.co.uk/weblog/archives/2012/05/tuesday_morning_48.html http://www.theRatandMouse.co.uk/weblog/archives/2012/05/tuesday_morning_48.html Linkage Tue, 15 May 2012 08:43:28 +0000 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... http://www.theRatandMouse.co.uk/weblog/archives/2012/05/is_bad_news_for.html http://www.theRatandMouse.co.uk/weblog/archives/2012/05/is_bad_news_for.html _Other Mon, 14 May 2012 17:44:48 +0000 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... http://www.theRatandMouse.co.uk/weblog/archives/2012/05/monday_morning_81.html http://www.theRatandMouse.co.uk/weblog/archives/2012/05/monday_morning_81.html Linkage Mon, 14 May 2012 09:18:03 +0000 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... http://www.theRatandMouse.co.uk/weblog/archives/2012/05/best_roommate_e.html http://www.theRatandMouse.co.uk/weblog/archives/2012/05/best_roommate_e.html _Other Fri, 11 May 2012 17:37:24 +0000 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?... http://www.theRatandMouse.co.uk/weblog/archives/2012/05/stellar_street.html http://www.theRatandMouse.co.uk/weblog/archives/2012/05/stellar_street.html Celebrity homes Fri, 11 May 2012 17:29:19 +0000 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... http://www.theRatandMouse.co.uk/weblog/archives/2012/05/friday_morning_48.html http://www.theRatandMouse.co.uk/weblog/archives/2012/05/friday_morning_48.html Linkage Fri, 11 May 2012 10:34:24 +0000 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... http://www.theRatandMouse.co.uk/weblog/archives/2012/05/wealthy_french.html http://www.theRatandMouse.co.uk/weblog/archives/2012/05/wealthy_french.html SW7 Thu, 10 May 2012 17:27:52 +0000 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... http://www.theRatandMouse.co.uk/weblog/archives/2012/05/350_a_month_to.html http://www.theRatandMouse.co.uk/weblog/archives/2012/05/350_a_month_to.html E3 Thu, 10 May 2012 09:26:30 +0000 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.... http://www.theRatandMouse.co.uk/weblog/archives/2012/05/findaproperty_c_1.html http://www.theRatandMouse.co.uk/weblog/archives/2012/05/findaproperty_c_1.html Letting Wed, 09 May 2012 16:35:33 +0000 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... http://www.theRatandMouse.co.uk/weblog/archives/2012/05/a_tax_on_foreig.html http://www.theRatandMouse.co.uk/weblog/archives/2012/05/a_tax_on_foreig.html _Other Wed, 09 May 2012 10:39:07 +0000 We're here. And follow our new advertisers, Stacks, here. Technorati Tags: property, real estate... http://www.theRatandMouse.co.uk/weblog/archives/2012/05/follow_us_on_tw.html http://www.theRatandMouse.co.uk/weblog/archives/2012/05/follow_us_on_tw.html About Tue, 08 May 2012 17:15:19 +0000