Property Market
Good friends become neighbours in Liverpool
For Jenna and Simon it was love at first sight: “We absolutely fell in love with this house” says Jenna “so we didn’t want to look anywhere else. It is just ideal for us. It was everything that we were looking for. People were just snapping them up.”
Revised Stamp Duty rules carry new burden for industry, says Quest
Following the 2010 Budget, Quest, the major technology provider in the survey and mortgage valuation market, has welcomed steps to support first-time buyers entering the property market with the relief from Stamp Duty Land Tax on purchases up to £250,000. However, Quest believes the new legislation also brings due-diligence issues between lenders and solicitors.
Miller Homes welcomes 'Budget for first time buyers'
Miller Homes, the UK’s largest independent housebuilder, has welcomed the Government’s “Budget for First Time Buyers” and has predicted that the move will help thousands of buyers onto the property ladder.
Taylor Wimpey South Wales supports Darling’s Budget
Taylor Wimpey, one of the UK’s largest housebuilders with a number of developments across South Wales, has welcomed the move by Chancellor Alistair Darling to raise the stamp duty threshold to £250,000 for first time buyers.
Darling gives first time buyers a boost
Taylor Wimpey, one of the UK’s largest housebuilders with developments across Yorkshire has welcomed the move by Chancellor Alistair Darling to raise the stamp duty threshold to £250,000 for first time buyers.
Lenders must follow government's lead, says house-builder
Lenders should step up to the mark by throwing a further lifeline to first-time buyers now enjoying stamp duty savings announced in the budget, says Galliford Try Homes.
Boiler Scrappage Scheme – what you need to know
Announced in December’s pre-budget report and launched one month ago, the government’s boiler scrappage scheme is designed to cut carbon and help save people money on their energy bills. Homeowners have already snapped up more than a third of the vouchers available.
Household superheroes
We all know how hard it can be trying to manage the household, from getting the kids to school, to preparing dinner, not to mention all of the washing and cleaning! And now there’s the pressure to make sure that everything we do is environmentally friendly which can lead to family disputes.
Crest Nicholson joins global Earth Hour
For the second year running Crest Nicholson will be joining more than 1 billion people worldwide in supporting WWF’s global Earth Hour initiative.
Stamp duty boost means 65% of homes are now exempt
Increasing the threshold to £250,000 now means that two thirds (65%) of all properties currently on the market across the UK are exempt from stamp duty tax for first time buyers, according to FindaProperty.com.
Siblings fly the nest with help from HomeBuy Direct in Telford
A special Government scheme aimed at first time buyers has enabled Little Wenlock siblings to secure a dream first home with their partners – on the same cutting edge Telford development.
Serviced office space offers flexibility in Nottingham
David Ajose CEO of the specialist property consultancy, Your Home For Business, recommends that before deciding on new office space, businesses should consider the serviced office route.
New homes offer more choice at Earls Meadow
High demand from property-seekers has prompted Taylor Wimpey to unveil a brand new selection of homes at its sought-after Earls Meadow development in Wem, Shropshire.
Save money and energy without changing your lifestyle
A brand new low cost technology has been launched which could give householders significant savings on their electricity bills and a reduction in carbon emissions, without any change to their lifestyle.
An 'Easy Start' for buyers in Exeter
Do you dream of climbing onto the property ladder with a stunning new apartment in a picturesque woodland location close to Plymouth, but fear you simply couldn’t afford such luxury? You may be surprised to find your first property is within reach for even less than you imagine, at Taylor Wimpey’s Manor Oaks development in Tavistock.