Author Archives: Mark Hardaway

About Mark Hardaway

Managing Director at Mill Group's asset management subsidiary Investors in Homes Management Limited, Mark has worked with Mill Group since 2008. He has previously held international senior management positions in the property, management consultancy and IT industry.

London Housing Strategy- Working Together for a Comprehensive Affordable Solution?

Posted on March 18, 2013 by Mark Hardaway

The unique characteristics and associated challenges of the London housing market previously raised by a report from the Institute of Public Policy Research (IPPR) last year entitled ‘Affordable Capital -Housing in London’ were again highlighted in the recent report from the … Continue reading →

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Nationwide Argue for Longer Term Rental Tenures

Posted on August 30, 2012 by Mark Hardaway

In a recent article in Mortgage Solutions, Ian Andrew – Managing Director of Nationwide Group- sets out his arguments for better quality and longer rental terms in the private rented sector (PRS) in the UK. More and more people are forced … Continue reading →

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Towards a Coherent Housing Policy

Posted on June 21, 2012 by Mark Hardaway

The Institute for Public Policy (IPPR) think-tank today published the conclusions of its 18-month long review of housing policy “Together at Home – A New Strategy for Housing”. Continue reading →

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Housing Demographic Shift – More 20-34 year olds stuck in parental nest

Posted on June 6, 2012 by Mark Hardaway

New figures released by the Office for National Statistics show that in 2011 nearly 3 milllion adults aged between 20 and 34 were still living with Mum and Dad. An increase of almost half a million, since 1997. Continue reading →

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London Housing- The ‘Affordable’ Capital…?

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Mark Hardaway

The UK population is c7.9m and growing. We will require therefore around 32,600 new homes every year just to keep up. Continue reading →

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Further evidence of Changing Demography and Housing Demand

Posted on April 19, 2012 by Mark Hardaway

With rising demand for school places, healthcare and homes and the housing supply shortage – the problem is ever present. Continue reading →

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London’s Changing Demography Increases Housing Demand in London

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Mark Hardaway

Current projections show London’s population will grow from just under 8m today to over 9m by 2031, which is equivalent to adding the entire population of Birmingham, our second city. Continue reading →

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First Time Buyer Show highlights housing scheme

Posted on October 14, 2011 by Mark Hardaway

First Time Buyers need all the help they can get, and we don’t just mean in terms of legal and financial advice. Not everyone will fit into the FirstBuy government scheme.

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Housing Minister Demands More Options for FTB’s

Posted on July 7, 2011 by Mark Hardaway

A small glimmer of hope on the horizon for first time buyers (FTB’s) as news from the Council of Mortgage Lender’s (CML) April report shows lending to FTB’s was up 1,100 on the previous month to 15,800. Continue reading →

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New Scheme will Help Gauge Demand for FTB Housing Model

Posted on June 20, 2011 by Mark Hardaway

A new scheme was announced at the weekend that is claimed to support both struggling First Time Buyers (FTBs) and those needing a bigger home. There is much need for funds and innovation at this end of the market to help fuel the entire UK Housing market. Continue reading →