Property Market
Million pound home sales on the up in 2010
The number of million pound property sales has more than doubled over the past year, according to research by Halifax.
Save energy at ICON in Street
This week (25th – 31st October), The Energy Saving Trust celebrates its fourteenth Energy Saving Week. The initiative aims to inform households about how they can reduce their carbon footprint and show how significant energy and money savings can be made in the home.
Government help for first timers in Melton
A Government-backed scheme that helps first time buyers secure a home without a large deposit has been extended at one Melton Mowbray based development.
Newham - A haven for first time buyers
Newham is the most affordable location in London for first-time buyers, according to a new report by Savills. The survey shows that the average price of typical starter homes in the borough is less than £150,000, requiring a 34 per cent deposit of just under £50,000. Now Genesishomes is helping to make Newham even more affordable.
Let Persimmon 'Entertainer' you
Research has shown that the key to happiness is at least two hours a day playing with the children, but the stark reality is that families across the UK are, on average, spending far less than this, a new study has revealed.
New homes in Dunstable from just £76,965
Leading developer Bloor Homes has recently made owning a property in Dunstable, Bedfordshire more achievable with a collection of new homes at The Edge, priced from just £76,965.
New homes in Telford from under £74k
Taylor Wimpey’s Easy Start shared equity scheme offers first-time buyers the chance to secure selected new homes for 85% of the price at its Castle Meadows development of houses and flats in Telford.
How landlords and tenants can avoid a deposit dispute
mydeposits.co.uk, has released key advice on how landlords and tenants can avoid a dispute over the return of a deposit at the end of a tenancy.
Dream homes for first time buyers in Plympton
For many of Plympton’s would-be first time buyers, the chance to buy a brand new home in a sought after location seems nothing more than a distant dream. But all is not lost and help is very much at hand, according to Mary Daymond from Barratt.
Barratt rewards parent power in Plympton
Plympton's leading housebuilder has unveiled a ground-breaking new scheme to reward the growing number of parents who put down a deposit on their children’s first home.
Perfect pads for young professionals in Swansea
Young professionals seeking a brand new home in Swansea need look no further than Copper Quarter.
Shared ownership on offer in Surrey
Thames Valley Housing is launching a selection of new homes at The Hamptons - a development of luxury apartments and houses built by St James Homes in Worcester Park, Surrey.
Homebuyers offered an Easy Start in Essex
Taylor Wimpey’s Easy Start shared equity scheme lets first-time buyers secure selected properties for 85% of the full price at its Carrington Park development of stylish Essex flats.
Government scheme extended for first timers in Burton
A Government-backed scheme that helps first time buyers secure a home without a large deposit has been extended at one Burton-upon-Trent based development.
Paragon warns of ‘dangerous' social housing cuts
Nigel Terrington, chief executive of The Paragon Group of Companies, the buy-to-let mortgage specialist, comments on the Government's plans to reduce the social housing budget, announced in today's Comprehensive Spending Review.