Property Market
High cost of housing is fracturing families, warns Shelter
New research by the housing charity shows the huge impact the housing shortage is having on families across Britain, with 1.5 million adults saying they are unable to look after their elderly parents because they can't afford to live near them.
Affordable new apartments for Brompton
Thirteen affordable new apartments will be launched to the public during an open event hosted by Orbit First Step on Saturday 13 February between 10am and 3pm.
First time buyer? Ask the experts at St George's Quarter
First-time buyers can find out everything they need to know about stepping on to the property ladder – during a special event taking place at Taylor Wimpey’s stunning St George’s Quarter apartment development in Tooting.
Why rent when you can buy for less, say Antler
If you’re keen to move out of rented accommodation but don’t think you can afford to buy, now is the time to visit Antler Homes’ Bishop’s Field development in Maidstone. Offering a selection of luxury one and two bedroom apartments priced from just £134,950, it could actually be cheaper to buy rather than rent.
With house prices from £90K - can you afford not to buy?
With North West property reportedly more affordable for first time buyers, now could be the time to stop throwing your money away on rent by stepping on to the property ladder with a new home at Grove Village, Manchester.
'Easy Start' offers hope to home buyers in Watton
House-hunters seeking a first home – or to move up the property ladder for less – have a fabulous opportunity to make 2010 the year they make their best investment.
Further protections for sale and rent back customers
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has published new rules and guidance which put in place a strong framework of consumer protection for vulnerable consumers in the sale and rent back (SRB) market.
House prices increased by 1.2% in January
House prices rose by 1.2% in January and are up 8.6% year-on-year, according to figures from the Nationwide Building Society.
Shared housing under the knife
The National Landlords Association (NLA), the leading representative body for private-residential landlords in the UK, has roundly condemned today's Government announcement which will reduce the supply of shared housing.
Get a head start at Waters Edge
First time buyers in Peterborough are being urged not to miss out on the opportunity to make the move into home ownership at David Wilson South Midlands’ Waters Edge development in Hampton Vale where the housebuilder has recently released a block of stylish apartments.
Rightmove to use Google Maps technology
Rightmove today launches new property level maps, the first in a series of mapping innovations by the UK’s number one property website, in association with Google.
Converted Second World War bunker for sale
‘The Bunker’ at Trengothal Farm, St. Levan near Penzance in Cornwall dates from the Second World War and has recently been imaginatively converted into a secluded and secure country residence.
Property trusts post strong NAV gains for fourth quarter
Tuesday saw the announcement of net asset values by ISIS Property Trust Ltd and IRP Property Investments Ltd.
Help for couples forced to choose between home or family
Shocking new research reveals that couples are being forced to delay having children because of a lack of affordable housing.
Investment cash returns to commercial property
Investor activity rose across 70 percent of the Globe as commercial property recovered as an asset class, says the RICS Global Property Survey published today.