Property Market
Parents often unaware of tenancy agreement pitfalls
University students all over the country are coming out of their first year in halls and happily signing up to tenancy agreements on student houses in preparation for the coming academic year in September.
On-call's move is just the job for Rothera Dowson
Nottingham legal firm Rothera Dowson has helped a growing recruitment firm take its first step on the commercial property ladder with the purchase of new offices in Sherwood Rise.
First time buyers get stamp duty boost
As a sign of its ongoing commitment to helping first time buyers get onto the property ladder, Halifax has offered to pay the full stamp duty bill for first time buyers purchasing properties up to the value of £250,000.
A quarter of first-time buyers are unprepared for the cost of stamp duty
Almost a quarter (22%) of first-time buyers are not considering the cost of stamp duty before making an offer on their potential home, according to new research by TSB. Alarmingly, one in seven (14%) people buying their second or third homes do not consider stamp duty either.
First-time buyers flock to live on stunning development
Building new homes at Plymstock Quarry is one of the most exciting redevelopments that Plymouth has seen in a long time and thanks to the Government’s Help to Buy scheme it is proving a big hit with buyers.
Paragon Mortgages launch five year fixed rate
Specialist buy-to-let lender Paragon Mortgages has launched a new five year fixed rate product specifically aimed at large-scale landlords.
Skipton boosts support first time buyers
The UK’s fourth largest building society is strengthening its efforts to support first time buyers even more, as it joins the government backed Help to Buy Equity Loan scheme.
Taylor Wimpey earns national recognition for ‘green’ drainage scheme
A leading East Midlands housebuilder, Taylor Wimpey has been asked to present details of how collaboration in design can help create an innovative ‘green’ drainage system to a group of industry experts at a national conference later this year.
Amazing Amherst
Millwood Designer Homes is preparing for the Easter launch of its show home at Hamilton Place in Sevenoaks with the help of Andrew Henry Interiors.
Fire safety tips for the workplace
In order for any fire to start, it first needs three elements, namely oxygen, a combustible material and a heat source. In a commercial environment these components are often readily to hand. Fires in the workplace are not uncommon, however by following these simple safety tips the risk can be greatly reduced.
The Hedgerow at Oakham Heights provides ideal homes for first time buyers
Housebuilder Larkfleet Homes has added an additional development – perfect for first-time buyers – to its energy-efficient housing offering at Oakham Heights.
House prices continued to rise in January
UK house prices increased by 0.7% in January and were 8.8% higher than January 2013, according to the Nationwide House Price Index.
New online link for Westcountry apartments
Thousands of people living in residential apartment blocks in the Bristol area are now able to report any problems with their property and manage their household affairs from a mobile phone or tablet.
NW7 offers village charm and open space
The North-West London borough of Mill Hill is surrounded by green belt and set within a conversation area, yet it is only nine miles into Central London. Village charm and the great outdoors have given this leafy area family appeal, while commuters have been drawn its nearby motorway links and the short 20 minute journey into St Pancras.
2.89% tracker launched by Mortgage Trust
Mortgage Trust, the specialist buy-to-let lender, has updated its product range to include a new two year tracker at 2.89%.