Property Market

Investment opportunities at Bluebell View
Property-seekers are being urged to hurry to take advantage of a fantastic new incentive offering investors thousands of pounds back on their deposits at Bluebell View.

Bachelor pads are back
They have long been every single man’s dream – boasting plasma screens and flashy sound systems – the masculine flat-for-one is back and now with a more affordable price tag.

Incentives for investors at Invito, Gants Hill
George Wimpey is introducing a fantastic new incentive to its sought-after Invito development in Gants Hill – giving smart investors the chance to help family or friends on to the property ladder for a generous guaranteed return.
House prices up 1.1% in March
House prices increased by 1.1% in March, according to the Halifax House Price Index. This rise partly reversed February's 1.6% fall and was the eighth increase in the last nine months.

Secure a stunning new apartment in Bradford
Miller Homes’ development, Valley Gardens in Bradford, has always attracted considerable attention and as a direct response to customer interest, has extended its opening hours to seven days a week.
Unlock the door to home ownership in Telford
Buyers in Telford can step onto the first rung of the property ladder with the help of a Government-backed scheme.

'Hope Challenge' aims to help defeat housing poverty worldwide
Time is running out for teams to sign up for this year’s Hope Challenge, an exciting outdoor adventure weekend for teams of three to six people. It takes place in the Peak District from 11 – 13 June and has already been well supported by teams from the housebuilding and construction sector, as well as the worlds of finance and IT.

Deposit free homes at affordable prices in Leicestershire
House hunters in Leicestershire can now buy the home of their dreams at a price they can afford – with the prospect of no deposit to pay.

Stamp duty scrappage benefits Peterborough couple
Less than 24 hours after the Chancellor’s budget announcement of the Stamp Duty exemption – first time buyers Nicola French and Dan Church were reaping the benefits at their new home in Peterborough.

Weston Homes welcomes stamp duty relief for first time buyers
Following the Government’s latest budget announcement abolishing stamp duty for first time buyers on home purchases below £250,000, home-counties developer Weston Homes has welcomed the decision and believes this could help kick-start the property market.

NatWest Gibraltar gets a premium makeover from DigiGlass
Specialist print company DigiGlass has provided the new NatWest Premium Banking brand in Gibraltar with a makeover of their Line Wall Road branch.
Banking on your property for your retirement may not be the best bet
Standard Life has conducted extensive analysis of the UK property market to calculate how much retirement income downsizing your main home could generate. The conclusion - don't bank on your home to fund your retirement dreams.

HomeBuy Direct advice from Miller in Gainsborough
Brooklands, a Miller Homes development on the outskirts of Gainsborough has welcomed a new sales advisor. Jo Isherwood, a specialist in the government initiative, HomeBuy Direct, brings plenty of experience to ensure all customers who are currently using the scheme are helped through the process as well as introducing more customers to its considerable benefits.

Darling gives first time buyers a welcome boost
Taylor Wimpey, one of the UK’s largest housebuilders with developments across the North Thames region has welcomed the move by Chancellor Alistair Darling to raise the stamp duty threshold to £250,000 for first time buyers.

New apartments for under £100k in Hucknall
Bryant Homes is offering househunters the opportunity to purchase a choice of contemporary one and two-bedroom apartments from just £90,995 at Chestnut Grove, its sought-after development in Hucknall, Nottinghamshire.