Property Market
Annual house price growth continued to moderate at the start of 2015
Annual house price growth continued to soften at the start of 2015, slowing from 7.2% in December to 6.8% in January, according to the Nationwide House Price Index.
Property investment opportunities for buyers in the South West
David Wilson Homes is offering a major initiative to sell show homes at its developments in the region to new and experienced buy-to-let investors.
Paragon Mortgages report BTL lending up 58%
Paragon Mortgages’ parent company, the Paragon Group of Companies, has announced results for the quarter to 31 December 2014.
Lawrence Square launch for landlords
According to the latest research from LV= landlord insurance , a surge in ‘part-time’ landlords across Britain is happening as people attempt to boost their income letting properties.
Student property gathers popularity as a mainstream investment
Over the past few years the property market has been gathering momentum and slowly returning to near where it once was.
Terrific townhouses with lifestyle-led spaces
As revealed in Lloyds Bank’s Britain at Home report, modern homes are beginning to feature more lifestyle-led spaces such as a large open-plan kitchen/family room, in favour of single-purpose rooms such as a pantry or playroom.
New wave of investment in enterprise zones
Developers are building a record number of offices and industrial premises in enterprise zones across the country because of the improving economy and increased level of stability, Communities Secretary Eric Pickles has announced.
High Warren coming soon to the super suburbs
Over the past year buyers have been taking advantage of the value gap between property in London and outside the capital.
Homebuyer surgery should place buyers' finances in good health
Those thinking of moving home in 2015 are invited to a special event to find out about all the help on offer for buying a brand new home in Manchester.
Homebuyers urged not to miss Taylor Wimpey's New Home Workshop in Evesham
Worcestershire and Warwickshire property-seekers looking for a fresh start in 2015 can find out everything they need to know about homebuying in one place – by attending a special event hosted by leading housebuilder Taylor Wimpey in Evesham.
Landlords flirt with short term mortgage deals
Landlords are shifting towards shorter-term fixed rate mortgage deals, where pricing remains ultra-low and predictions for increases in Bank Rate are pushed into the distance, according to the latest research from specialist mortgage broker Mortgages for Business.
Number of first-time buyers in 2014 at highest since 2007
The number of first-time buyers (FTBs) increased by more than a fifth in 2014, according to the annual Halifax First Time Buyer Review.
The rise of the ‘silver landlord’
A third (32 per cent) of people aged 45 – 64 with a pension would consider using some or all of their pension pot to fund the purchase of a buy-to-let property as an alternative to a traditional pension income funded by an annuity, according to analysis by Direct Line for Business (DL4B), the small business insurer.
Annual house price growth continues to soften as 2014 draws to a close
The pace of annual house price growth continued to soften as 2014 drew to a close, slowing from 8.5% in November to 7.2% in December, according to the Nationwide House Price Index.
Greenwich is UK's top house price performer in 2014
The London Borough of Greenwich recorded the biggest rise in house prices among major UK towns and cities over the past year, according to new research by Halifax.