Property Market

Find your perfect home at Glasdir this Valentine’s weekend
Are you on the search for your first home? Or just want to move on to something bigger and better? Well you might find your perfect pad at Taylor Wimpey North West’s Glasdir development in Ruthin this Valentine’s weekend (12th and 13th February, 11.00am – 4.00pm).
House prices edged down in January
House prices fell marginally by 0.1% in January, according to the Nationwide House Price Index.

City living in a converted piano factory
A home in an historic Camberwell-based Piano Factory in SE5 is now available through South East London’s leading online estate agents Wooster & Stock.
How to sell your property in winter
Selling a home during the winter months can be a challenge but there are certain steps you can take to turn the dreary, cold weather to your advantage.

Prince of Wales visits historic redevelopment in Welbeck
The Prince of Wales’ interest in architecture and rural diversification was confirmed during his recent visit to Welbeck Estate in the Bassetlaw District of Nottinghamshire.
UK house prices up 91% in the past decade
UK house prices have risen by 91% over the past ten years, according to new research by Halifax.
Securing a first time buyer mortgage remains a challenge
With property prices still very high in most of the UK, the challenge to step onto the first rung of the property ladder remains.

Stylish Surrey home ideal for first time buyer
Taylor Wimpey is offering one lucky Surrey property-seeker the chance to secure a beautiful apartment with a 5% gifted deposit at Hinchley Park, its prestigious development of new homes in Hinchley Wood.
South-West London streets named most expensive
When you are on the hunt to buy a new house in the UK, it is important that you know the price range of the area where you wish to invest. If you have a lavish budget, South-West London could be the place for you. In an expensive street list, put together by Lloyds TSB, places in South-West London topped the list.
Lloyds TSB Equity Support Scheme to help property prisoners
Lloyds TSB champions the need for a sustainable housing market and today identifies the borrowers key to achieving this. Releasing its inaugural report, Lloyds TSB introduces the plight of Second Steppers.
Tenants face billion pound hike in housing costs
With almost half of landlords planning to increase rents by at least 4%, almost two million households are each set to be a further £550 worse off this year. In total, the cost of living in private rented accommodation could rise by as much as £1.1bn over the course of 2011.

Twins in Greenhithe buy first home at just twenty-two
Kelly and Becci Prosser, 22 year-old twins, have bought their first property at Thames Waterside in Greenhithe through Fairview New Homes.
Event showcases part exchange options at Torre Marine
Barratt is hosting a special part exchange weekend at its Torre Marine development in Torquay on Saturday January 22 and Sunday 23 to show prospective buyers how easy it is to part exchange their existing home.
Deposit help for parents buying with Barratt in Bristol
Parents looking to put down a deposit to help their children buy a new home from Barratt, in Bristol, will now be able to apply for an unsecured personal loan of up to £50,000 from Hitachi Capital (UK) PLC, it was announced today.
Barratt helps buyers make a move in Newent
The first residents at Oak Park in Newent have moved into their new homes and settling into the idyllic way of life and developer Barratt is committed to helping more people join them in 2011.