Property Market
New HMO guidelines could hit student pockets
Implementation of government guidelines meaning extra costs for existing landlords could result in an unforeseen increase in student rents, experts at Cullen Property have warned.
Recession proves positive for Edinburgh’s rental market
Occupancy levels in rented property reached an all-time high in 2009, with rents set to increase even further in 2010 as a result, according to Edinburgh-based Cullen Property.
Colourful new homes provide a cheerful change
For many homebuyers the aesthetics of a new home can be just as important as the location.
New Homes events for first time buyers
Orbit HomeBuy Agency is organising a series of New Homes events designed specifically to help those in need of affordable housing, whether they prefer to rent or buy their new home. They will be held in Birmingham, Bedford, Cambridge, Norwich, Hereford and Stoke-on-Trent over the coming weeks.
Spicerhaart launches Chainfree.com
Chainfree.com, an innovative new website dedicated to selling properties not caught up in a property chain, has been launched by Spicerhaart to help people buy and sell realistically priced homes more quickly and efficiently.
Boost for Birmingham house hunters
Crest Nicholson, the force behind the award winning city centre development, Park Central, has boosted its package of incentives in a bid to help today’s homebuyers get on or move up the property ladder.
Landlords relax rules to keep properties occupied
For most in the housing market, the recession brought nothing but bad news. But over 6,000 tenants in England and Wales have benefitted from the downturn according to the latest research by easyroommate.co.uk.
Buy-to-let investments remain difficult
Half of landlords who want to expand their portfolios are being frustrated by the lack of mortgage finance according to a survey conducted by LSL Property Services, which owns the UK's largest lettings agent network, including national chains Your Move and Reeds Rains.
Barratt performs at Hanham Hall in Bristol
Barratt’s zero carbon development in Bristol, Hanham Hall, has been quick off the mark to create a positive impact in the area.
Newhall rent-to-buy scheme proves a winner
Newhall has done it again - well-renowned for being at the cutting edge of the residential housing world, with its ultra contemporary ideas, plans and properties, the imaginative Harlow developer took the initiative before Christmas, at a tricky time for house buyers, and created an innovative Rent to Buy Scheme at its North Chase development. The results have been phenomenal.
Book your place at the Chelsea Flower Show
The biggest and most spectacular horticultural event in the world is back, and London breaks website Show and Stay has ticket and hotel packages for the Chelsea Flower Show from just £92.50pp.
Housing recovery likely to slow in 2010
The Association of Mortgage Intermediaries (AMI) said that it expected the recovery in the housing market to slow in 2010.
Sparkle with a home of your own at Barking Central
Would-be home owners who feared they had been priced out of the property market will be delighted to discover that a Government-backed help scheme has been extended to apartments at Barking Central.
Chic apartments for first time buyers in London Docklands
Genesishomes is hosting an Open Day at the eye catching Indescon in London Docklands, on Saturday 6th February 2010. First time buyers will be amazed at the high quality specification and fantastic location of the remaining two bedroom apartments from just £80,500 for a 25% share.
Is 2010 the year of the home buyer?
Research from Unbiased.co.uk shows that 2010 could be the year of the home buyer. Consumers no longer expect house prices to fall as only 3% are holding off buying a property until prices have fallen.