Property 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.
House prices edge up further in November
House prices rose by 0.5% in November, the same rate as in October, according to figures from the Nationwide Building Society.
Confidence still strong among HIPPIES
The original 1960s hippies celebrated flower power, but as this generation approaches retirement, a new ‘HIPpy' spirit has taken hold.
Requests for sub-prime mortgage advice rises
People searching for whole of market advice on sub-prime mortgages have leaped, increasing from 3% in September to 7% in October, according to figures from Unbiased.co.uk.
First time buyers strike gold at The Willows in Aspley
First time buyers in Nottinghamshire aspiring to live in a traditional house but concerned about the cost should consider an affordable two storey property with a difference Barratt North Midlands’ The Willows development in Aspley, near Nottingham.
A new era for buy-to-let investment?
The UK is entering a new phase for buy to let investment, according to property investment specialist, Assetz. Many of those investors who entered the buy to let market during the boom years hoping to achieve short-term capital growth have now left the market as a result of the credit crisis, paving the way for a new type of property investor taking a long-term view.
Help is at hand for first time buyers in the Midlands
Although the past few months have seen a return to the UK housing market by first time buyers, research still suggests that more than a quarter believe it will take them five years to raise a deposit.
Property website predicts 2-3% price growth for new homes market in 2010
New home prices are set to rise by approximately 2 - 3% in 2010, predicts SmartNewHomes.com, with the shortage of supply and growing consumer confidence supporting values as the market continues its tentative recovery.
Government must stimulate housing market to avoid ‘W’ recession
The National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA) has called upon Chancellor, Alistair Darling, to further aid the housing market recovery and avoid sending Britain into a ‘W' shaped recession.
Private rental sector needs Government help
The rental sector is increasingly seen as key to future housing strategy as production of new homes is out of line with consumer demand.
Couple make home ownership dream a reality with HomeBuy Direct
A couple of first time buyers have been able to make their dream of home ownership a reality at David Wilson East Midlands’ Montgomery Gardens development in Earl Shilton thanks to a Government funded shared equity scheme.
Jump a rung of the property ladder at Royal Gardens
House hunters in Daventry are able to set their sights higher at Miller Homes Royal Gardens development thanks to the Government backed shared equity initiative, HomeBuy Direct.
Extended lifeline for home buyers in Kidderminster
Homebuyers in Kidderminster have an extended lifeline, thanks to a new allocation from the Government backed Homebuy Direct scheme at Miller Homes’ Badger’s Dene development.