Property Market
First time buyer mortgage affordability improves
Mortgage affordability for those looking to take their first steps onto the property ladder is at its most favourable for 12 years, according to the latest annual Halifax First Time Buyer Review.
Businesses after smaller units urged to make their move
Two South Yorkshire businesses have taken advantage of competitive rates for smaller units to relocate to a flourishing Sheffield industrial estate.
Expert advice for first time buyers in Rushden
Experts are urging first time buyers in Rushden to take advantage of first time buyer schemes to help them take their first steps onto the property market.
Rental demand to continue to outstrip supply
The shortage of rental property will continue into next year, with demand far exceeding supply, according to the Association of Residential Letting Agents (ARLA), which released its predictions for 2011.
Too many landlords stuck in bygone age on retail rents
There has been too little progress on rent reform which should allow retailers to switch away from the archaic practice of quarterly upfront payments.
House prices to fall slightly in 2011
House prices will finish the year two per cent lower than at the end of 2010, says RICS UK Housing Market Forecast. Transactions are likely to remain flat, while repossessions will decline marginally.
Exclusive open day at stunning Blackboys property
If a magnificent five-bedroom detached home with triple garage set in a two-acre plot in the stunning East Sussex countryside of Blackboys isn’t enough to tempt you, come along to the exclusive pre-completion open day of Furnace House on Saturday 15th January and you won’t be able to resist its charms.
New homes boost for Fleetwood
Location and affordability are key factors when buying a property and new Redrow homes in Fleetwood tick all the right boxes, according to a local estate agent.
mydeposits announces one million deposit protections
Award-nominated tenancy deposit scheme mydeposits.co.uk has reached the significant milestone of protecting its one millionth deposit.
What's in store for buy-to-let in 2011?
Nigel Terrington, chief executive of buy-to-let mortgage specialist Paragon Group, comments on the prospects for the sector over the next 12 months: "2010 has provided a solid base for the buy-to-let market on which to build over the next 12 months. Both the number of lenders and products has increased and gross advances are expected to be up at least 10% on 2009 numbers.
Long-term empty homes down 6%
The number of long-term empty private homes in England has fallen for the first time in three years, according to the latest annual Halifax Empty Homes survey.
Yourshack scoops top accolade
A lettings agency in Manchester has picked up a top accolade in the International Residential Property Awards 2010. Yourshack, which focuses on letting and managing properties in Manchester city centre, won the Five Star award in the Best Lettings Agency category.
AXA completes 285,000 sq m of lettings in French portfolio
AXA Real Estate, the leading real estate manager in Europe and second globally with €39 billion of assets under management, announces that it has signed 112 leases representing 285,000 sq m of space across its French portfolio this year.
Perfect homes for first time buyers at Augusta Park
Anyone thinking of purchasing their first home should pay a visit to Taylor Wimpey’s Augusta Park development in Andover, where they might find the ‘Home of the Week’ ticks all the right ‘first property’ boxes.
First-time buyers depend on loans from parents
Over half (52%) of parents who have provided money to help their children get on the property ladder will get nothing back on their investment – that’s according to research into the state of the ‘Bank of Mum and Dad’ by property portal FindaProperty.com.