Property Market
Corby purchasers vote with their feet
Walton Homes has credited the high sales rate at Radbrook Rise in Corby to the popularity of its Lion’s Share initiative, which enables purchasers to pay for just 75 per cent of the value of the property.
Move into a new home for Christmas at Mill Green
With properties in East Leeds on the market for an average of 221 days, local homeowners are now facing the prospect of being unable to move home until 2010 in spite of efforts to secure their dream home before Christmas.
David Wilson Homes launches Larksfield in Witham
Larksfield, David Wilson Eastern’s new development on Maltings Lane in Witham is launching on Saturday 28th November. Prospective purchasers are invited to enjoy a cocktail and view the brand new three and four-bedroom showhomes.
Distressed commercial properties increase
Over eighty percent of countries surveyed saw a rise in distressed sales in the commercial property market, says latest RICS research.
High performing schools add value to house prices
High performing primary schools add value to property prices across all regions, according to the Nationwide Building Society.
Edwardian villa boasts outstanding loch views on the Isle of Arran
CKD Galbraith and Arran Estate Agents are marketing an impressive and well appointed Edwardian house enjoying a superb waterside setting, lying in the heart of Lochranza on the North Eastern coast of the Isle of Arran.
Number of empty homes rises above 300,000
The number of long-term empty private homes (i.e. homes that have been vacant for more than six months) exceeded 300,000 in 2008 for the first time in five years, according to the latest annual Halifax Empty Homes survey.
Flood Bill won't help everyone, AA Insurance says
Plans outlined in the Flood and Water Management Bill published by Defra on 19th November will still leave homes throughout the country at risk of flooding.
Redrow launches eco-friendly homes in Maidstone
Two beautiful new show homes promote Redrow’s latest new venture, Sutton Woods, in Maidstone, Kent, launched just as the housing market starts to show signs of recovery.
A hand up the property ladder from Bryant Homes
After their home had been on the market for nearly a year, Lee and Christine Foxall were beginning to despair of ever being able to move up the property ladder. A visit to Bryant Homes’ Riverside Mill development in Upper Tean put an end to their worries and through the part exchange scheme, the family is now living in their dream home.
First phase of apartments sells out at Phoenix Quay
Midas Homes has reserved all of the apartments in the first phase of its Phoenix Quay development in Plymouth.
Help to afford the home you want at Great Hall Park
Do you dream of buying your own home or moving up the property ladder but don’t think you can afford to? The team at Taylor Wimpey’s new Great Hall Park development in Ellesmere Port can help make your wish come true – but you’ll have to get your skates on!
Live a 21st century lifestyle in Ilkeston
First time buyers in Ilkeston are being urged not to miss out on the chance to live a truly 21st century lifestyle at Barratt North Midlands Hallam Fields development on Corporation Road where just four innovative iPad properties remain unsold.
Eager house hunters register for new properties in Dagenham
Since Persimmon Homes Essex launched its first Dagenham development, Evolution, interest in the new build properties has exceeded the housebuilders expectations as househunters are eager to take advantage of the enviable homes on offer for extremely affordable prices.
Buy with a friend and wave goodbye to renting
Buying a first home with friends is becoming an increasingly popular way of getting a foothold onto the property ladder as the initial outlay by way of a deposit can be halved and the ongoing mortgage payments and monthly bills can also be shared, making it an affordable option for homebuyers.