Property Market
Titillating tales of tenants’ secret lives
Sex toys are the number one item left behind by tenants when they move out of a property, according to a new survey by The Deposit Protection Service (DPS).
Brighter outlook for prime property
High end sellers are flooding back to the prime property market, encouraged by the improved economic outlook and confidence in the long term recovery of the market, says Primelocation.com.
UK housing market improving faster than most of Europe
Signs of recovery are already visible in some European housing markets, especially in sales levels and prices, says the latest RICS European Housing Review.
Easy Start does it for Sandwell homebuyers
Sandwell homebuyers are moving to take advantage of a timely Taylor Wimpey West Midlands scheme that enables them to own a new home outright for just 85% of the price.
Bespoke buy-to-let mortgage offering from ARLA
Today sees the launch of ARLA Mortgages - a free online comparison site designed for member agents to host specifically for landlords and the buy-to-let market.
First time buyers getting best ever value, says Barratt
A new generation of savvy First Time Buyers sees the current housing market as the perfect opportunity to get onto the property ladder, according to Hampshire’s leading housebuilder.
Hawthorn Meadows hosts HomeBuy Direct Roadshow
Barratt is bringing the government’s Homebuy Direct scheme to the Island masses with a roadshow at its Hawthorn Meadows development in Whippingham.
Low cost homes scheme extended in Hampshire
Barratt in Hampshire is urging First Time Buyers to take advantage of the extension to a national scheme which enables people to buy a new home with virtually no deposit.
HomeBuy Direct helps buyers climb the ladder in West Sussex
David Wilson Homes is urging would-be homebuyers to take advantage of the extension to a national scheme which enables people to buy a new home with virtually no deposit.
St Richards Park hosts HomeBuy Direct roadshow
David Wilson Homes is bringing the government’s Homebuy Direct scheme to the masses with a roadshow at its St Richards Park development in Chichester.
New releases at Lakeside under government scheme
Due to popular demand, Barratt’s Lakeside development in Eastleigh has released a range of new homes under the HomeBuy Direct scheme to help first-time buyers and key workers onto the housing ladder in 2010.
Stoke renters become owners with HomeBuy Direct
Tenants in the Stoke area who have resigned themselves to a lifetime of renting will be pleased to know they may well be able to afford their own home with help from a Government-backed scheme.
Standard Life Investments Property Income Trust acquisition
Standard Life Investments, one of the largest property investors in Europe, has announced on behalf of the Standard Life Investments' Property Income Trust (SLIPIT) the completion of its acquisition of a logistics warehouse located at Wingates Industrial Estate, Bolton, for £14.06m.
Cautious investors look to multi asset sector
Multi asset funds are becoming a popular investment choice in 2010 with cautious investors who are seeking greater diversification in their portfolios and a return above cash and inflation.
London’s 'Third City' is first choice for first time buyer
First time buyer Sunita Mistry, 25 from Dulwich, recently purchased a two bedroom apartment at Bauhaus in Croydon for £200,000. The stunning development, located in what is increasingly known as ‘London’s Third City’, is set to benefit from the areas regeneration, including being connected to the London Underground for the first time.