Property Market
Young chef gets her shot at independence in Lightwater
Many young professionals dream of striking out on their own and finding the freedom that goes along with living in their very first home, but many also find the obstacle of price blocking their path to independence.
Buy-to-let market grows for first time in two years
Gross lending in the buy-to-let mortgage market grew in the third quarter for the first time in two years, according to latest data by the CML.
CML cuts 2009 repossession forecast
The Council of Mortgage Lenders has cut its forecast for the number of repossessions this year to 48,000.
Investment properties are ripe for picking at Appleton Gate
With property prices picking up and the housing market gathering momentum, ‘buy-to-let’ is once again an attractive investment opportunity.
Investors get in The Zone with Barratt in Bristol
The Zone, Barratt’s award-winning site in the Temple Quarter area of Bristol, is one of the most desirable addresses for buyers in the city and is fast becoming as popular with investors.
Four homes left and four great reasons to buy at Westminster Place
Homebuyers in West Heath have just five chances left to find the home of their dreams at Barratt West Midlands’ Westminster Place development on Alvechurch Road and with five excellent reasons, there has never been a better time to buy.
Miller Zero voted best low carbon initiative
Miller Zero, the ground-breakding zero carbon project by Miller Homes, has won the Best Low or Zero Carbon Initiative at the Housebuilding Innovation Awards 2009.
First time buyers in the West Midlands back shared equity schemes
First time buyers and renters in the West Midlands have given strong backing to shared equity schemes which are designed to help people get onto the housing ladder.
Stamp duty holiday must be extended
Commenting on CML figures released today on first time buyers and stamp duty, National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA) President Gary Smith said: "The NAEA members have reported a year on year increase in first time buyers to the housing market - accounting for 22% of the market in October 2009, up from just 10% in October 2008.
Exceptional Georgian house in beautiful Fife countryside goes on sale
An outstanding listed Georgina country house, located in an enviable position in the Fife countryside, is on sale with leading Scottish property consultants CKD Galbraith. Dating back to 1818 - 1820, Newburn House was designed by Alexander Leslie as the manse for Newburn Parish Church, the ruins of which can still be visited today.
Barratt to host first time buyer event at Hallam Fields
Barratt North Midlands is holding a dedicated first time buyer event at its Hallam Fields development in Ilkeston this weekend and is inviting wannabe home owners along to find out more about the fantastic range of starter homes on offer as well as the 95 per cent mortgage product it is promoting in conjunction with The Nottingham Building Society.
Barratt to hold first time buyer event at The Willows
Barratt North Midlands is holding a dedicated first time buyer event at its The Willows development in Aspley this weekend and is inviting wannabe home owners along to find out more about the fantastic range of starter homes on offer as well as the 95 per cent mortgage product it is promoting in conjunction with The Nottingham Building Society.
Time is running out for Homebuy Direct deals in Chorley
Christmas could come early if you qualify for the Government backed Homebuy Direct (HBD) scheme, but only if you act now. The time to buy a brand new Miller Home at its two Chorley developments for a minimum of 70% of the price now, is running out fast. The success of the Government backed HBD means allocated properties are likely to sell out long before the funding ceases in March.
Third of first-time buyers make lucky stamp duty escape
One third of first-time buyers escaped paying stamp duty in September as a result of the government's temporary £175,000 nil-rate threshold, according to new data released by the Council of Mortgage Lenders.
Boost for Brentwood’s buy-to-let investors
A recent increase in property sales has given buy-to-let investors in Brentwood a boost, according to a local estate agent. As more people put their properties on the market, the number available to let has dropped, leading to a rise in yield for savvy landlords.