Property Market
Summer selling tips: How to attract a buyer to your home
Being at the height of summer, the warm weather and those balmy evenings create an all-round feelgood factor.
Former East Lothian candle works goes on sale
On sale with leading Scottish property consultants CKD Galbraith, the former Carberry Candle Works offers a fantastic opportunity for residential property developers to acquire a substantial building, outbuildings and an additional cottage.
Grand Designs Live returns to Birmingham
Returning for the fifth consecutive year to the Birmingham NEC, the award-winning Grand Designs Live Birmingham is back, showcasing inspirational design, self build, interiors and cutting-edge homewares from the 8th – 10th October 2010.
Repossessions may increase in resurgent housing market
A housing market recovery may lead to an increase in the number of repossessions as lenders enforce suspended possession orders after previous leniency, according to the Consumer Credit Counselling Service (CCCS).
London homebuyers pay premium to be near tube
London homebuyers pay on average an extra £20,000 for property 500m from nearest station (compared with a similar property 1,500m from station), according to the Nationwide Building Society.
Rental housing supply hits all-time-low
The dearth in available rental properties is worsening, according to research from the Association of Residential Lettings Agents (ARLA).
How to buy a first home in Nottinghamshire
Taylor Wimpey’s First-Time Buyer Weekend lets aspiring homeowners discover all they need to know about purchasing property for sale in Nottinghamshire.
More time for shared equity scheme in Hull
House hunters looking to move to a dream home in Hull now have more time to take advantage of a super savings incentive.
Buy-to-let landlords warned to protect against tenant troubles
With the housing market still in a state of flux and predictions that house prices may fall further, many homeowners who are looking to move may consider renting their property out instead of selling.
Property sellers hold back as demand increases
The UK housing market in June saw a rise in demand for property while housing stock levels decreased for the first time in four months, according to estate agents.
Barratt North East focuses on first time buyers
Anyone who has been priced out of home ownership and wants to get onto the property ladder is being urged to take advantage of the inaugural First-Time Buyer Month organised by Barratt North East.
Grass is greener for first time buyers in Bristol
First time buyers looking for a new home can get a helping hand on to the property ladder next month – by visiting Barratt’s Fieldways development in Bristol.
Living the green dream with George Clarke
In recent years, climate change has been firmly placed at the top of the political agenda and we all know that we should be doing more when it comes to making the world a greener place. But how many of us have made real changes to our homes to help improve its energy efficiency and nudge it towards that all important ‘A’ rating?
Stunning apartments for first time buyers in Plymouth
Are you a single male or female first time buyer (FTB) looking for your dream first home and possibly love? Then you may be interested to know that Taylor Wimpey Exeter is playing cupid in Plymouth by hosting a ‘Perfect Match’ evening on Friday 23rd July.
Weaker demand and increased supply hits house prices
Demand as measured by new buyer enquiries fell for only the second time since the latter part of 2008 while the net balance for new instructions rose to the highest level for three years impacting on sentiment for future price rises, says latest RICS UK Housing Market survey.