Property Market
House buyer barometer ignores stormy conditions
Over a quarter of Brits say that the credit crunch has made no difference to how they view the property market.
Open weekend showcases part exchange options
Barratt is hosting a special part exchange weekend at its Festival, Canyke and Cades developments on Saturday March 26 and Sunday March 27 to show prospective buyers how easy it is to part exchange their existing home.
Ocean Village backs Earth Hour 2011
At 8.30pm on Saturday 26 March, Ocean Village will be joining one billion people in 4,600 cities across 130 countries around the globe in the big Earth Hour switch-off. Aside from minimal essential lighting, the Resort will be plunged into darkness as a bold reminder that we can take personal responsibility for the future of the planet we live on.
Rents edge higher in Q1 2011
Nearly a third of landlords have increased rents during the first quarter of the year, research from buy-to-let mortgage specialist Paragon has revealed. Paragon research shows that 32% of landlords have raised rents across their portfolios during the period.
Top tips for first time buyers
With the average age of first-time buyers having climbed to 37 according to a recent study by the Council of Mortgage Lenders, and prospective purchasers needing a deposit of over £37,000 to get their foot on the first rung*, potential buyers are desperately seeking advice on how they can raise the funds to reach that all-important first step on the property ladder.
The Best Bed Linen in the World at Country Living Fair
From 23-27th March, The Best Bed Linen in the World is exhibiting at the Country Living Fair and would love you to drop by to see them.
Royal Mail introduces E20 postcode for Olympic Park
Royal Mail has announced that a new E20 postcode district has been introduced for the Olympic Park.
Secure a new home in Basingstoke for less
Selected homes at Taylor Wimpey’s Everest Park development of property for sale in Basingstoke are available with Easy Start shared equity, which lets first-time buyers become homeowners without having to save for a hefty deposit.
Help for homebuyers in Telford
First time buyers in Telford should act fast if they want to take advantage of valuable help from Crest Nicholson.
1850’s terrace becomes UK’s first certified 'Passivhaus' retrofit
Social landlord Octavia Housing’s Victorian Passivhaus has been crowned the first certified Passivhaus retrofit in the UK, cutting CO2 emmissions by 83% and saving tenants £910 per year in fuel bills.
Home movers put themselves at risk of identity fraud
More than 450,000 home movers are putting themselves at risk of identity fraud a year by not quickly telling companies they are moving, research by Royal Mail’s Redirection service has revealed.
£30,000 reason to buy a new home in Hailsham
Easy to maintain and efficient to run, new Redrow homes in Hailsham are streets ahead of properties available on the second hand market.
Sellers return to housing market
The UK housing market in February saw a jump in the number of people putting their house up for sale, according to estate agents.
The ‘real' Royal palaces
A ‘rebuilt mobile home' in Windsor, a three-bedroom semi in St Andrews, or a parking space in Westminster - that's what Prince William and Kate Middleton could really afford to buy as their marital home if they depended solely on their salaries and no Royal allowances, according to new research from Santander Mortgages.
Higher stamp duty thresholds would have doubled if linked to prices
The higher stamp duty thresholds would be more than double their current level if they had risen in line with house prices, according to new research by Halifax.