Property Market
House prices increased by 1 per cent in April
The price of a typical UK property rose by 1% in April, leaving house prices 10.5% higher than a year earlier, according to the Nationwide Building Society House Price Index.
Britannia and The Co-op offer 90% LTV mortgages
Britannia and The Co-operative Bank are giving first time buyers and those looking for a new home a huge helping hand with the introduction of a package of measures to help support them in buying a new property.
Property rental void periods high but stabilised
Void periods for rental property remain high but have stabilised, according to new figures from the National Landlords Association supplied by research consultants BDRC Continental.

Invest in family and friends at Chestnut Grove
First-time buyers who know someone willing to help with the deposit on their first home – or those in a position to support someone close to them – will want to find out about the fantastic Family and Friends Advantage scheme at Chestnut Grove, Bryant Homes’ sought-after development in Hucknall, Nottinghamshire.
New mortgage to help teachers onto the property ladder
Orbit HomeBuy Agents have welcomed the launch of a new mortgage that will help teachers who have been struggling to get onto the property ladder.

Help someone onto the property ladder in Maidenbower
First-time buyers who know someone willing to help with the deposit on their first home – or those in a position to support someone close to them – will want to find out about the fantastic new Family and Friends Advantage scheme at Taylor Wimpey’s Wentworth Place in Maidenbower, Crawley.

'Change Your Life' event for home buyers in Rugby
Homebuyers in Rugby can literally change their life this Sunday 2nd May – by snapping up a brand new Taylor Wimpey West Midlands property for an unbeatable price in a special ‘one day only’ event.
Secure unoccupied industrial premises warns Aviva
With around 20% of UK warehouses and factories unoccupied, Aviva is warning property owners of the need to take all necessary precautions to secure vacant buildings.
Secure unoccupied industrial premises warns Aviva
With around 20% of UK warehouses and factories unoccupied, Aviva is warning property owners of the need to take all necessary precautions to secure vacant buildings.
Art and gardening collide at RHS Show Tatton Park
An exciting collision of artistic vision and accomplished garden manipulation is due to take place at the RHS Show Tatton Park (21-25 July) as Tony Heywood confirms his appearance at the prestigious high summer event.

Harrison Murray strengthens lettings team
Harrison Murray is reporting an increase in lettings across Leicestershire, particularly among people using rented accommodation as a stepping stone to buying property of their own.

Cambridge graduate makes the smart choice at Concept
Until she discovered HomeBuy Direct at Taylor Wimpey’s Concept development, near Bury St Edmunds, Berenice O’Carroll doubted she would be able to afford a home of her own.

Barratt celebrates a milestone in Bristol
The region’s leading housebuilder Barratt Bristol is celebrating this week after helping its 100th buyer get onto the property ladder with a new scheme which dramatically cuts the up-front cost of home purchase.
Mew show apartment showcases life at The Meadows
First time buyers looking to settle in Siston can find a brand new apartment to suit any lifestyle at The Meadows. A selection of homes is available at Barratt’s sought after development where a new one bedroom show apartment has just been launched showcasing the Moreton design.

Home buying made simple at Park Central in Birmingham
Crest Nicholson, the force behind the award winning Park Central development in Birmingham city centre, is helping potential purchasers get onto the property ladder by demonstrating how homeownership is achievable in the current climate.