Property Market
News on the Block launches Porter of the Year Award 2010
Porters and concierges are straightening their ties in Cambridge, polishing their skeleton keys in London, and sweeping the leaves in Cardiff, as News on the Block announces that it is on the hunt to find the UK’s top caretaker with the announcement of the 2010 Porter of the Year (POTY) award.
Standard Life Investments makes substantial acquisition
Standard Life Investments, one of the largest property investors in Europe, has announced, on behalf of its UK Property Fund, the £13.8m acquisition of Rockingham Street Car Park, Sheffield, UK.
UK adults show community spirit
Community spirit is still going strong in localities around the UK, according to new research from Santander Mortgages.
Galliford Try Homes named 'Best Housebuilder'
Top ten housebuilder, Galliford Try Homes, was named as ‘Best Large Housebuilder of the Year 2010’ at the glittering Housebuilder Awards ceremony last week.
Get a head start at Fellview in Consett
Homebuyers could take advantage of a special deal at Fellview in Consett and move into a stylish new 2-bedroom home for just £80,745.
Availability of buy-to-let mortgages improves
Nearly half of mortgage brokers reported an improvement in the availability of buy-to-let mortgages during the third quarter of 2010, Paragon Mortgages research has revealed.
Cautious market stalls commercial property recovery
Demand for commercial property continues to decline, with the office sector seeing the largest falls, says the latest RICS Commercial Market Survey.
Gap between emerging and developed markets widens
Commercial property markets in emerging economies are continuing to outperform those in developed economies, says the latest RICS Global Property Survey.
New door opens for first time buyers in Bristol
With news out today* that a typical first time buyer needs to save on average a staggering £37,000 to be able to get their foot on the property ladder, Taylor Wimpey Bristol is encouraging those stuck in a rental rut to get in touch.
Social housing entrepreneurs
Housing Minister Grant Shapps today urged councils and housing associations to help unlock their tenants' entrepreneurial talents and allow them to set up businesses from their homes.
Still 'Home Sweet Home' for Brits, but for how long?
Home may well be where the heart is for most Brits, but research revealed by Friends Provident shows that, with 32% of us not having a pension, the home may be a much more important asset than that.
First time buyer bucks the trend in Grimsby
While new research shows that the average age of a first time buyer is now 37 – it seems that Grimsby laboratory assistant Cleo Field is bucking the new homes trend.
New service for expat property investors
A new London based property search agency focused on helping expatriates of all nationalities to build a buy to let London property portfolio has launched today.
Government scheme available for first timers in Derby
A Government-backed scheme that helps first time buyers secure a home without a large deposit has been extended at one Derby based development.
Reluctant landlords return to rental market
The ‘reluctant landlord' - a phenomenon that emerged during the recession as homeowners were forced to let their property rather than sell it - has returned to the rental market, according to the Association of Residential Letting Agents (ARLA).