Property Market

Barratt showhomes offer guaranteed yield to investors
Barratt North East is unveiling a major initiative to sell showhomes at its developments to buy-to-let investors– as investor buyers return to the region’s property market in significant numbers for the first time in four years.

Can Miller Homes fix it for you?
Miller Homes is pledging to try and “fix it” for buyers struggling to move as it embarks on a nationwide initiative to bring buyers and their dream homes together in 2011.

Energy efficient new homes in Earl Shilton
People in Leicestershire could beat rising fuel bills by moving from a drafty old home to a brand new one that’s easy to manage and efficient to run.

Last chance for HomeBuy Direct at Park Central, Birmingham
Crest Nicholson is urging house hunters to visit Park Central in Birmingham city centre to take advantage of HomeBuy Direct, the government backed assistance scheme which runs until the end of January.

Rental demand makes Poole Quarter hot property for investors
In today’s tough economic climate where bank savings are accumulating little interest, investing in property for the rental return alone is a highly attractive option.

Roehampton development welcomes prospective buyers
Thames Valley Housing is hosting an open day on Saturday 5th February at Hurlington Court – the final phase of affordable homes at the prestigious Queen Mary’s Place development in Roehampton.
January jump creates a happy new year for housing market
The UK housing market saw a surge in the level of enquires, both for buyers and sellers in the first two weeks of January, according to estate agents.
Property sales levels stabilise but outlook remains mixed
The level of completed house sales stabilised at the end of 2010, but the outlook for the property market remains mixed, says the latest RICS UK Housing Market survey (18 January 2011).

A positive start for Park Central Birmingham purchasers
With today’s homebuyers facing an average national house price of £162,435*, Crest Nicholson is urging potential purchasers to visit Park Central in Birmingham city centre.

Minimal deposit needed for a new home in Aylesbury
With a report highlighting that first time buyers are currently required to raise an average of £37,233 deposit to buy a starter home, it’s no wonder they’re being put off buying their first pad, but thanks to Persimmon in Aylesbury a deposit of little over £7,000 is required to enable purchasers to secure their dream home.
More letting agents using mydeposits
Tenancy deposit scheme mydeposits.co.uk has seen a sharp increase in the number of protections taken out by letting agents over the past year.

Snap up a new home in Grimsby for less than £95k
If a New Year has got you fired up about moving home – then a dream home is more affordable than you think, with Stamford Homes.
Weather and holidays lead to lowest property sales
Terrible weather conditions in December exacerbated a housing market already experiencing a cyclical lull - leading to fewer sales than at any point since January 2003.

Real savings for first time buyers in Little Stanion
First time buyers in Corby can discover all they need to know about HomeBuy Direct at a special event organised by Lagan Homes.

Final chances to 'HomeBuy Direct' at Abode in Birmingham
If you are looking to take your first step onto the property ladder then waste no more time. Persimmon Homes West Midlands is urging househunters to visit its Abode development in Birmingham where they will find even more of an incentive than they had expected!