Property Market
New apartments go on sale at Broughton Chase
Home buyers looking for a stylish new home in an ideal location should look no further than to Barratt Northampton’s Broughton Chase development on Newport Road in Milton Keynes, where a selection of two-bedroom apartments have now been released for sale.
An affordable option for first time buyers in Brentwood
Developer of the UK’s finest homes, Charles Church, has reported that its commitment to the Government-led HomeBuy Direct scheme has enabled first time buyers in Brentwood, who previously thought they couldn’t afford to buy a new home, purchase a brand new apartment at the desirable Weald Park development in the town.
Timing and research - the keys to property investment success
With property prices increasing for the fourth consecutive month, now is the time to consider investing in bricks and mortar say experts at Edinburgh property investment and management property specialists Cullen Property.
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.