Property Market
HomeBuy Direct your way to a new home at Deer Park
Aspiring home owners could find a helping hand onto the property ladder at David Wilson South Midlands’ Deer Park development in St Neots following the housebuilder’s decision to offer the Government’s HomeBuy Direct shared equity scheme there.
New homes at great prices equals a recipe for success
A sensational new phase of homes at George Wimpey’s Repton Park development in Ashford, Kent, has nearly sold out – just eleven weeks after its launch.
Shared ownership scheme in Surrey sells-out in three hours
A brand new affordable housing scheme in a sought-after area of Surrey sold out in just three hours. All 25 new shared ownership homes at A2Dominion’s Charlton Village scheme, where prices started at just £66,000 for a 40 per cent share, were snapped up by first-time buyers.
Working bachelor finds low maintenance home at Larks Reach
After a hard day at work, many new homebuyers will not want to return to a house that requires an evening of DIY. Buying a new build property can save a lot of the hard work associated with second hand homes, as properties usually come complete with modern fixtures and fittings and, because they have never been used, last longer without having to make repairs. One buyer found his perfect low maintenance home at Crest Nicholson’s Larks Reach development at Kings Warren, in Red Lodge, Suffolk.
Repossessions set to increase as households struggle to meet costs
With repossession figures expected to top the 50,000 mark in 2010, The Co-operative Insurance has committed to doubling its support to Shelter, the housing and homelessness charity, this Christmas.
NAEA & ARLA welcome Labour backbench call for Stamp Duty “holiday” extension
A group of Labour MPs have put pressure on the Government to extend the current stamp duty exemption for properties under the £175,000 threshold - issuing an Early Day Motion on the issue.
Cheaper 85% mortgages boost first time buyers
Katie Tucker, Technical Manager at Mortgageforce comments: "85% deals bounced back in November. Without them, half of the first time buyers we helped would have been facing the high monthly payments of the sparse 90% deals, or simply would not have been able to get on the ladder.
Rents set to start rising
Surveyors expect to see rent rises in the New Year as the number of rental properties coming onto the market fell for the first time since January 2008, says the latest RICS Lettings Survey.
Fill your boots with property shares?
Shares in Real Estate companies have doubled since March 2009. However, financial website The Motley Fool - Fool.co.uk - believes further gains are possible.
Make the move to lower energy bills
As the weather gets colder and the thermostat gets turned up now might be the time to consider making a move to a much more energy efficient home.
Contemporary living in Manchester
Buyers looking for a three-bedroom home close to the city centre should look no further than the latest offering from Gleeson Homes in New East Manchester.
RICS: Nationwide October house price data
Commenting on the Nationwide house price data: "The Nationwide house price index has risen for seven consecutive months and now stands just 12.5% away from its October 2007 high. A key driver of the rebound in prices has been the lack of new instructions coming onto the market.
Greater comfort and living life to the full drives equity release
Equity release is not just an option of last resort, shows research by Saga Personal Finance. People are withdrawing money from their homes so they can enjoy a better quality of life in retirement.
Christmas comes early for homebuyers in Gainsborough
Christmas has come early to homebuyers in the Gainsborough area. The team at Miller Homes’ Brooklands development have not only cracked open the mulled wine, unwrapped the mince pies and removed the chocolate tin lid, but are also offering would-be house purchasers carpets and only a £100 reservation fee throughout December.
Waterside retreat in Wivenhoe is not to be missed
One lucky property-seeker is about to own the home of their dreams at Taylor Wimpey’s Cook’s Shipyard development in Wivenhoe, Essex.