Property Market
An easier way on to the property ladder in Manchester
With many first time buyers struggling to overcome the hurdles of saving a deposit and securing a mortgage, Charlie Joseph (24) has proven herself the exception to the rule thanks to a new government scheme offered by Taylor Wimpey at its Macintosh Mills development in Manchester.
Home buyers beat a path to pastures new
House-hunters are being urged to register their interest now so that they are first to find out about the brand new phase of Taylor Wimpey homes at The Pastures, in Hoo St Werburgh, Kent – where in-demand houses and apartments are being snapped up at the rate of one every week.
SitexOrbis warns vacant property protection and maintenance urgent
Mark Cosh, European Director of vacant property security and maintenance specialist SitexOrbis, says major property companies and commercial landlords should review their vacant property portfolios as the commercial property market is showing signs of recovery.
Valuable help for home buyers in Shropshire
Buying a brand new home near Telford is more affordable than you may think thanks to a Government-backed scheme.
Half a million tenant deposits protected by the DPS
More landlords than ever are obeying tenancy deposit legislation, as latest figures from The Deposit Protection Service (DPS) show it is holding more than 500,000 tenants’ deposits.
Householders use credit card to pay mortgage or rent
More than one million householders have used credit cards to pay their mortgage or rent in the last 12 months, a new survey by Shelter has revealed.
Buy in Edinburgh and 'let' your money work for you
With the housing market beginning to show signs of recovery, now could be the time to invest in a brand new Redrow property in Edinburgh.
Traditional farmhouse living in East Ayrshire
CKD Galbraith's Ayr Office is marketing a lovely small farmhouse and steading in a totally unspoilt and secluded private situation in the Valley of The Greenock Water in East Ayrshire.
House prices rose by 1 per cent in December
House prices increased by 1.0% in December, according to the Halifax House Price Index. Prices in the final three months of 2009 were 3.5% higher than in the third quarter. This is the biggest quarterly increase since 2006 quarter 4 (4.2%).
Housing shortage forcing warring couples to stay together
In the week where most couples separate and divorce proceedings are started, Shelter is launching new research showing how the lack of affordable homes in Britain is forcing couples who have split to remain living together.
New homes in Colchester offer a fresh start
With the New Year traditionally being a time to make resolutions and implement changes, now could be a great opportunity to start afresh in a brand new home in Colchester.
Buying in Dudley? Taylor Wimpey has the facts
Would you love to own your own home but think you can’t afford to? Why not get the facts from Taylor Wimpey Midlands at a special event next weekend at its development The Hedgerows in Dudley?
East mirrors west with Miller Homes’ latest offering
Award winning housebuilder, Miller Homes expanded its apartment portfolio this month by launching a number of one-bedroom flats across two developments. This gives buyers a quality home at a reasonable price, whether it is east or west.
New apartments in Derby are a first-time buyer's dream
Aspiring homeowners are being offered a fantastic opportunity to step on to the property ladder in style at Taylor Wimpey’s Oakhampton development in Derbyshire – where apartments are now available from only £76,950.
Consumer confidence falls back in December
The Nationwide Consumer Confidence Index recorded a five point decrease in December to 69 - its biggest fall since November 2008.