Property Market

An EasyBuy for Adam at Park Central, Birmingham
With the government backed HomeBuy Direct assisted purchase scheme now withdrawn from the property market, Crest Nicholson is continuing to support first time buyers in the region through its dedicated EasyBuy scheme.

Couple ditch DIY in favour of new home in Malton
Easy to manage and efficient to run, new Redrow homes in Norton, near Malton, are ideal for families and an affordable alternative to renting, as Wilson Fisher and partner Frankie discovered.
Landlords call for tenant choice
The Residential Landlords Association (RLA) is today calling on Parliament to empower tenants and enable them to choose who their Housing Benefits are paid to.

A 'Doune' deal for first-time buyers in Scotland
First-time buyers in Doune are being given a step-up onto the property ladder from Miller Homes at its Doune Riggs development. Here an exclusive shared equity scheme and a range of two and three bedroom terraced homes are proving to be a winning combination.

New flats in Croydon offer huge investment potential
Taylor Wimpey’s new flats for sale in Croydon offer huge investment potential.

Cut your costs with a new home in Oldbury
Taylor Wimpey’s new homes for sale in Oldbury can save first-time buyers money compared with renting.

Top tips for making your home party-ready
People in the north west of England are increasingly staying at home to entertain guests, rather than socialise out, according to new research by housebuilder Taylor Wimpey.
Clydesdale and Yorkshire committed to helping first time buyers
For those hoping to take their first step onto the property ladder in 2011, Clydesdale and Yorkshire Banks have some good news.
Opportunity for canny investors in Essex
Whilst official figures recorded a 0.3% drop in house prices for February, recent announcements that it takes eight years for the average first-time buyer to save the money needed for a deposit* suggest that getting a foot on the housing ladder is an ever-challenging task.

First time buyers account for over half of new home customers
Despite a reported drop in house prices; headlines suggesting new homes are still way out of reach for first time buyers continue to dominate.

First-time buyer bags dream home & charity sponsorship deal
First-time buyer Mark Dale is enjoying a double celebration – after bagging his dream home and a charity sponsorship deal.

Affordable canalside living for first timers in Paddington
A Central London location, fantastic transport links and a canalside residence - many first time buyers would be surprised to know that they can afford such a property in Paddington Basin.

Developer brings bachelor pads back to Vauxhall
Bachelor pads are set to return to the chic London district of Vauxhall, where prices for apartments at Muscovy House start from just £65,750 for a 25% share.

The greener way to make every penny count
The cost of buying and running a new home is becoming increasingly tough for first time buyers; however, one couple at Crest Nicholson’s St John’s Park development in Marlborough have found an innovative way to keep the running costs of their first home down, with the added benefit of being kinder to the environment.

Park Central offers easier route to home ownership in Birmingham
At Park Central in Birmingham city centre, homebuyers are taking the ‘Easy Buy’ route to homeownership and proving that it is possible to get on the property ladder and enjoy all the benefits of owning their own home, while saving money each month compared to renting.