Property Market

Valyoo takes years off first time buyers
The vital importance of quality affordable homes such as Hastoe Group’s Valyoo, in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, is highlighted by the National Housing Federation (NHF) in a report that shows that the average age of first-time buyers is 40 for men and 47 for women.

Apartments for under £100k in Chester city centre
Looking to step onto the property ladder in Chester but don’t think you can afford it? Now you can, thanks to Taylor Wimpey’s selection of affordable apartments at Regency Court on Black Diamond Street, near the city centre.

An immaculate family home in Belgravia's Chester Square
Harrods Estates is proud to offer an elegant Grade II listed townhouse, in Belgravia’s Chester Square, one of the most popular garden squares in this exclusive neighbourhood.

City centre living in Chester for under £100k
A beautiful selection of homes, great location and affordable prices has made George Wimpey’s Manor Court development in Prescot a popular place – and now only a small selection of homes remain for sale.

Luxury properties launch at Bristol Harbourside
The most eagerly anticipated properties in Bristol have been released for sale providing house hunters a unique opportunity to buy a water side house next to the city’s historic floating harbour.
No council tax revaluation tax rises pledge ministers
Local taxpayers have been reassured that there will be no unexpected wave of council tax revaluation hikes in the next five years.

Top gun in Wealden
Traditionally designed and impeccably styled by Millwood Designer Homes, it is easy to see why Gun Farm is top of the class when it comes to property.

Taylor Wimpey helps first-time buyers in Colchester
The Easy Start scheme is available on selected new flats in Colchester to help first-time buyers afford to buy homes in Essex right now.

HomeBuy Direct boost for buyers in Teesside
First time buyers in Stockton have been handed a second chance to move into a brand new home with a minimal deposit after a further funding release for the HomeBuy Direct scheme.
Who cares about housing? Everyone, finds CML
Virtually everyone (96%) believes that the UK has housing problems, according to new research undertaken for the Council of Mortgage Lenders by YouGov.

'Meet the Experts' homebuyer events across West Sussex
David Wilson Homes is reaching out to people who’ve struggled to get on the property ladder with a series of Meet the Experts events across its sites in West Sussex.

HomeBuy Direct with Bloor Homes in Frome
Bloor Homes have flung open the doors their new show home in Frome and in conjunction with South West Homes, Bloor is offering a Government funded scheme called HomeBuy Direct.

Double show home opening at Woodland Park, Darwen
Here is some good news for homebuyers. On Saturday 2nd October a new phase of Miller Homes’ popular Woodland Park development on Anyon Street, Darwen is to be officially opened with the unveiling of two new stunning show homes.
Deposit protection required under new AST threshold
Landlords with tenancies up to £100,000 a year are reminded they will automatically default to an Assured Shorthold Tenancy (AST) from October 1 and deposits may have to be protected.

First time buyers attracted to Derby city centre living
Housebuilder Morris is tipping Derby city centre as a key attraction for first time homebuyers following a surge of interest at its City Point development.