Property Market
Demand for property purchase likely to remain weak
The March 2011 BSA Property Tracker survey suggests that demand for property purchase may remain weak, but that people still aspire to ultimately own their own home.
Penthouse living for first time buyers in East London
Genesishomes is offering first time buyers the fantastic opportunity to purchase an impressive two bedroom penthouse at Forbes House, Forest Gate, East London. The spacious penthouses are perfect for couples, friends or siblings, who are looking to buy together as well as being more affordable than they realise.
Guaranteed income for showhome investors at Market Quarter
Barratt is offering property market investors the chance to buy one of its popular showhomes and then lease it back for a guaranteed rental income.
Lloyds TSB acts on call for first time buyer innovation
Lloyds TSB has introduced Local Lend a Hand - a new concept designed to help first time buyers purchase a home with a deposit of just 5%.
Easystart for first time buyers in Wrexham
If you’re in the market for your first home in the Wrexham area, Taylor Wimpey has just the deal to bring homeowning within your reach.
First time buyers flock to Dalston
First time buyers priced out of expensive areas like Hoxton and Shoreditch should look no further than neighbouring Dalston, where new apartments at Saffron House by Family Mosaic offer stylish, contemporary living at an affordable price tag.
First time buyer market remains strong for Stamford
Despite a reported drop in house prices; headlines suggesting new homes are still way out of reach for first time buyers continue to dominate.
Renting out accommodation during the Olympics
With only about 500 days until the start of the 2012 Olympic Games, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is reminding anyone thinking of renting out a spare room to visitors to check the Rent a Room Scheme first.
Homeowners reluctant to move
The latest Moving Intentions Survey (MIS) carried out by Legal & General shows that 30% of the adults questioned for the survey believe they will buy a property over the next twelve months. This is down from the last time the survey was run last year.
Spa town living comes with a premium
House prices in spa towns across England and Wales are on average £38,000 (or 16%) above their county average, according to Lloyds TSB research.
Interest free deal for first time buyers in Leicester
With fuel prices tipping the £1.40 per litre mark, inflation rising, the VAT increase earlier this year, and food shortages raising the cost of a weekly shop, buying a first home is getting further away from many people’s grasp.
Interior design inspiration at Balls Park
Budding interior designers can indulge their creative side this weekend at an exclusive Interiors Day at the stunning Grade I Listed Balls Park development in Hertford.
Comic Relief for house hunters in County Durham
House builder Miller Homes has pledged to donate £1 for every visitor that takes a nosey around a show home at one of its developments in County Durham this week (Friday 11 – Sunday 20 March 2011) in aid of Comic Relief’s Red Nose Day.
Investor interest in Park Central, Birmingham
Investor interest in Park Central is continuing to rise reports Crest Nicholson which has seen 28 per cent of properties sold since January 2011 purchased by investors.
West One Loans completes £4.8m two-property loan in Fulham
West One Loans, one of the country’s largest privately funded bridging finance companies has announced the completion of a £4.8m bridging finance loan involving two properties valued in excess of £9m.