Property Market
First-time buyers took out 6,600 more loans in April than a year ago
New CML data released on the profile of UK lending in April 2014, including first-time buyer, home mover, remortgagor and buy-to-let lending, shows:
Annual house price growth edges up in May
House prices recorded their thirteenth successive monthly increase in May, rising by 0.7%, according to the Nationwide House Price Index. As a result, the annual pace of price growth edged up to 11.1% up from 10.9% the previous month.
Secure your own quirky office space for creative minds
Companies, particularly in the creative or tech industries are ploughing money and energy into designing offices to ensure they establish a fun environment for employees to be creative.
First time buyers need more Help to Buy
The average age UK house hunters estimate they will be able to take their first step onto the property ladder is 36 years old, according to research by MoneySuperMarket.
Rising tide of Scotland's seaside town house prices
The average house price in seaside towns rose by 42% over the past decade, to £196,826, according to latest research from Halifax. In cash terms this is equivalent to an increase of close to £500 per month since 2004.
Timber frame technology knocks thousands off energy bills
Householders could save thousands of pounds in energy bills if they choose to buy a new home built using up-to-the-minute timber frame technology.
Luxurious living in Lytham
A luxurious and opulent lifestyle in a brand new home awaits families who are looking to move to the sought-after area of Lytham and, what’s more, Redrow can help speed things up by buying your current property.
Fees transparency to ensure a fair deal for landlords and tenants
Letting agents will be required to publish full details of the fees they charge under plans announced by government ministers today (13 May 2014). The move ensures a fair deal for landlords and tenants, closing off the opportunity for a small minority of rogue agents to impose unreasonable, hidden charges.
UK household wealth close to £8 trillion
According to latest research from Lloyds Bank Private Banking total household wealth at the end of 2013 is estimated to have reached £7.84 trillion, an increase of £3.07 trillion over the past decade; equivalent to a rise of £96,000 per household.
£7600 to make your home more energy efficient
Households carrying out energy efficiency improvements on their home can now get more money back to offset the cost of having the work done.
Landlords show growing confidence in buy-to-let market
In line with trends in Q4 2013, landlords remain positive about the buy-to-let market a report by Paragon Mortgages has revealed.
What are governments and businesses doing to help the environment
Sustainability is widely seen as the way forward in terms of avoiding further damage to the environment and both governments and businesses across the world have committed themselves to a program of sustainability.
Final phase launches at Mill Hill Place
Hertfordshire developer, Heronslea Group, has announced the release of the final phase of its exclusive development Mill Hill Place in Mill Hill, NW7.
First time buyers underestimate time to get on housing ladder
There is a marked difference between the expectations of those hoping to get on the housing ladder and the reality, according to new research from Clydesdale Bank and Yorkshire Bank.
Landlord views on availability of BTL finance on the up
Landlords’ perception of the availability of buy-to-let finance is now at its highest post-crisis level, a survey by Paragon Mortgages has revealed.