Property Market

All you need to know about buying a home of your own
Following a successful event held in East Birmingham in February, Orbit HomeBuy Agents is hosting a second event in the city on Friday 12 March at the Holiday Inn Hotel on Chapel Lane in Great Barr. The event, which will run from 12 noon to 7pm, is aimed at helping those people in need of affordable housing, whether they prefer to rent or buy their new home.

Shropshire buyers step onto the ladder with Crest
Buyers have been snapping up new homes near Telford with the help of a Government-backed scheme.
‘Money for nothing’ renewal fees should be scrapped
Unfair letting agent renewal fees should be scrapped, according to the National Landlords Association (NLA) as it welcomed a court order secured by the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) against a High Street letting agent.

The Moor management team lead from the top
A specialist management team leading the regeneration of one of Sheffield’s most popular shopping areas has relocated to oversee the project at first hand.

Antler Homes offers first time buyers a helping hand
Antler Homes has just made it even easier to snap up an apartment at Bishop’s Field as they are now offering to pay the five per cent deposit (equivalent to £6,747 on a one bedroom home and from £8,497 on a two bedroom home) for first time buyers on selected homes.

Orbit expands 'HomeBuy' team
The Orbit HomeBuy Agents team has been further strengthened with the appointment of Janet Smith as Stakeholder Relations and Events Officer, with responsibility for the Staffordshire and Shropshire areas.

Low cost homes highlighted in Earl Shilton
Orbit First Step is holding an open event on Saturday 27 February to showcase two affordable homes at Montgomery Gardens in Earl Shilton. The event will be open from 10 am until 3pm.

Development work continues at carbon zero Hanham Hall
Work on the country’s first large scale zero carbon development continues this week with the demolition of the 22 metre chimney at Hanham Hall.

Be a part of Bristol’s ‘Vibe’
When you consider Vibe’s location in Old Market close to the heart of Bristol and combine it with some great value for money prices, it’s easy to see why these new apartments are selling so quickly.

Launch success for Woking’s exclusive new address
Award-winning Millgate Homes is in a celebratory mood following the launch of its fabulous new Show Home at Janoway Hill, Woking.
Mixed signals from UK housing
The UK market is presenting an increasingly complex picture so far in 2010, with gross mortgage lending at a 10 year low, according to the Council of Mortgage Lenders who represent the bulk of Building Societies.

Miller Homes offers deposit match in Nottinghamshire
As confidence begins to return to the housing market, Miller Homes East Midlands is continuing to help first-time-buyers in Nottinghamshire onto the property ladder with the launch of its Deposit Match scheme.

Whitby House offers sophisticated Docklands living
Genesishomes is offering first time buyers an opportunity to purchase their very own sleek, contemporary apartment, minutes from Canary Wharf, from only £52,500 for a 25% share.

First-time buyer weekend at Chestnut Grove
Bryant Homes is presenting aspiring homeowners with a fantastic opportunity to find out all they need to know about purchasing their first property, during a special event taking place at Chestnut Grove in Hucknall this weekend.

Bigger homes for Doncaster buyers
Doncaster buyers looking for a brand new home with more space can now spread their wings for less at Danum St Giles, thanks to a government-backed help scheme.