Property Market
International appetite for London homes continues to boost values
The prime central London residential market continues to confound expectations by recording its sixth consecutive quarter of growth, with values rising 2.8 percent since the turn of the year, according to the Savills quarterly prime central London index which covers central areas from Mayfair to Holland Park and Chelsea to St Johns Wood.
Buy off plan or risk missing out in Petts Wood
Asprey Homes is pleased to announce the acquisition of Roesel Place, off Merton Gardens in Petts Wood and invite interested purchasers to book an early appointment to view plans of the six stunning family homes.
Buy to let investment apartments in Tonbridge
With a number of buy-to-let purchasers already snapping up waterside apartments in Tonbridge, other would-be investors who choose to join them could see a higher yield on their savings.
Tenant demand soars in the North and Central England
Tenant demand has soared in the North and Central England over the past year, while the South and London have remained broadly flat.
First time buyers - Road blocks and ways forward
With only around 200,000 First Time Buyers (FTBs) per annum, under half (400,000 to 500,000) of those recorded in more typical market conditions, it would seem that many hundreds of thousands of ‘wannabe' buyers have been prevented from buying.
Buying a house with friends and family?
Struggling first time buyers are increasingly finding it easier to get on to the property ladder if they buy a home with friends or family.
Outstanding first quarter at Park Central in Birmingham
Crest Nicholson has reported outstanding first quarter sales at Park Central in Birmingham city centre with 24 properties sold since January.
Pride in a job well done brings joy to Redrow customers
Taking pride in a job well done certainly seems to be paying off for Redrow Homes – and, more importantly, giving its customers what they want.
First-time buyer deals at Isaac’s Place in Grantham
First-time buyers hoping to purchase new properties in Grantham can take advantage of great deals at Taylor Wimpey’s stunning Isaac’s Place development.
Martin & Co shortlisted for Letting Agent of the Year 2011
The Estate & Letting Agent Awards, the largest and longest running awards in the residential lettings industry have announced their shortlist for 2011.
Letting agent predicts new wave of repossessions
New figures published yesterday put the retail prices index (RPI) measure of inflation at 5.5 per-cent – the largest increase in over 20 years, adding momentum to the debate that interest rates could also see a rise in the coming months.
House prices increase 0.5% in March
House prices increased by 0.5% in March, leaving them 0.1% higher than March 2010, according to the latest Nationwide House Price Index.
Buyers beware of financing schemes warns Belvoir Sheffield
A new wave of ‘creative financing’ schemes, targeted at novice buy-to-let investors, are returning to the market – with potentially dangerous consequences, warns Belvoir Sheffield , the leading lettings agent in Sheffield.
HomeBuy Direct in Salford with Miller Homes
Properties at Miller Homes’ Unity Quarter are selling fast. The last few ‘Pacific’ 1 and 2-bed apartments are now released at this flagship development with the HomeBuy Direct and MiWay equity schemes still available, whilst plots last.
Lodging cheaper than renting in 4 of 5 UK cities
Lodging with a homeowner is a much more affordable form of accommodation than splitting the cost of renting an equivalent two bed flat with a friend in most of the UK’s towns, according to the latest research from flatsharing website, easyroommate.co.uk.