Property Market
High housing costs force people to delay having children
Shocking new research from Shelter shows that people are being forced to delay having children because of the lack of affordable housing.
Grand Designs Live returns to London in May
The UK’s No.1, award winning consumer show for design and inspiration for your home, Grand Designs Live, returns to London for the sixth year running, across nine days from 1st – 9th May 2010 at ExCeL in London’s Docklands.
2010 bodes well for Miller Homes Yorkshire
The noughties saw its fair share of property highs and lows yet according to the Nationwide, the start of a new decade is looking up for homeowners in the Yorkshire and Humber region.
Grimsby homes are perfect for first time buyers
First time buyers looking for a starter property are often out-priced and out-sized by the choice available, but a new collection of affordable smaller homes in Grimsby should fill the void.
As recession bites, inventory business is booming
Panacea Inventory, a new property inventory business started with redundancy cash, has taken the sector by storm in its first nine months.
HomeBuy Direct helps buyers in Churchdown
Crest Nicholson has been helping buyers find their perfect home and get a step up the property ladder with its HomeBuy Direct Scheme which launched in 2009 in conjunction with the Government.
Help for buyers at Maple Tye in Stowmarket
This weekend (16th January 2010) award winning housebuilder Crest Nicholson is inviting homebuyers to its Maple Tye development in Stowmarket to learn more about the HomeBuy Direct scheme it is offering on its stunning three bedroom cottages – The Kennet.
Moving made easy with Sovereign’s square deals
Sovereign House Fairbriar Homes is ensuring that buying a home this New Year at Ferry Village couldn’t be easier. The leading niche house builder is offering three ‘square deals’ throughout January by providing unbeatable prices on three properties – ensuring this is one sale not to be missed!
HomeBuy Direct boosts sales in Bodmin
A housing initiative to help first time buyers and those who have been priced out of the housing market is proving a huge success for Barratt in Bodmin.
Retirement Villages highlighted as 'industry leaders'
Retirement Villages, the pioneers of age exclusive communities in the UK, has secured six of the top 10 slots in the Best Retirement Community in the UK chart.
First time buyers benefit from dip in the market
A couple of first time buyers keen to make the most of once in a lifetime property prices have bitten the bullet and bought their first home at David Wilson East Midlands’ The Lanterns development in Earl Shilton.
Cut your carbon footprint at Base
With ‘carbon footprints’ now firmly embedded in the nation’s consciousness, those who choose to live in a town centre and walk to work and the shops, or take public transport, stand to lessen their impact on the planet.
Property owners to watch out for squatters, warns Aviva
Property owners with vacant premises in their property portfolios should ensure they have the correct level of legal expenses cover in the event of squatters occupying their premises, says Aviva.
Key workers offered a lifeline in West London
Key workers who are struggling to get on the property ladder in West London will soon be given a second chance to fulfill their dream of home ownership, thanks to the early release of the phase two, key worker apartments at Harmony, a vibrant residential development.
Get on the property ladder with a little help
Although a new report from Halifax has shown that mortgages are currently more affordable for first time buyers, many mortgage lenders require a substantial deposit which a lot of young people struggle to afford without help from their parents.