Property Market
AST threshold to increase to £100K in October
The Government has informed the National Landlords Association that on 1 October 2010 the Assured Shorthold Tenancy (AST) threshold will rise to £100,000. The rise will apply retrospectively.
Final homes for fast movers at Stockmoor Parade
Buyers hopeful of owning a home at Barratt’s exciting Stockmoor Parade development in North Petherton, near Bridgwater need to be quick – there are just three houses remaining.
A taste of life in delicious Hinchley Wood
Location is one of the most important factors in finding the right home, and so what better way to get a flavour for the new houses and apartments in Hinchley Wood, near Esher, Surrey, than by attending a Local Produce Evening?
Rental solutions for students and young professionals
Demand for rental properties is set to remain strong over the next few years as first-time buyers continue to find it difficult to obtain mortgage finance.
Miller Homes to host property valuation event in St Helens
Miller Homes is offering a helping-hand for people with a property to sell in a slow moving second hand market. At its Scholars Way development over the weekend of March 20 and 21 they are hosting a walk in property valuation event, so homeowners can find out the value of their old home if it was to be part exchanged against a new Miller Home.
JPMAM acquires Exchequer Court
J.P. Morgan Asset Management's Real Estate (Europe) is pleased to announce that a fund advised by the Group has acquired Exchequer Court, 33 St Mary Axe, from a client fund managed by Invista Real Estate Investment Management.
Millgate Homes unveils grand designs for Ascot apartments
Award-winning Millgate Homes has unveiled the designs for its forthcoming development of large scale apartments off Brockenhurst Road in sought-after Ascot.
Linden Homes appoints Connells at eco development
Linden Homes Western has appointed Connells as selling agent at its landmark development, Market Quarter, in Chippenham. The collection of 1 and 2 bedroom apartments and 3 and 4 bedroom homes has become one of the most sought after addresses in the area.
Increased mortgage availability for first time buyers
Mortgage availability has not been kind to first time buyers in recent times; however, according to new research there are over 3,000 mortgage products available for the first time since early 2009.
FindaProperty.com names Kirstie Allsopp 'Mum of the Year'
TV Presenter Kirstie Allsopp is the nation’s favourite property celebrity Mum according to a poll by property portal FindaProperty.com.
Shortage of rental supply in the Capital
The current boost in recruitment in the banking sector is pushing up rental demand in and around the City, highlighting the shortage of rental property. However, this will not lead to a steep rise in rents in the Capital, according to property consultants Cluttons.
How green is your garden compost?
After one of the longest and coldest winters most of us can remember, the first shoots of spring are slowly starting to emerge.
Easy ways to go green around the house
Most of us understand the importance of being green, either because it’s bad for the environment or simply to save money. But with so many aspects of our life that can be improved by living greener, many of us don’t know where to start.
Government invests in green housing technology
Eighty seven social housing projects across the UK are set to benefit from a share of £17 million of Government funding to test low carbon building technology. The Government announced the programme as part of its goal to meet its CO2 reduction target of 80% by 2050.
Property supply outstripping demand
The balance between supply and demand shifted toward the supply side as the new instructions net balance outpaced buyer interest for the second consecutive month, says RICS latest UK Housing Market survey.