Property Market
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.
Buying could be cheaper than renting with Barratt West Midlands
Owning your own home has lots of benefits, but many buyers still think that they cannot afford to buy. However, Barratt West Midlands is helping change this perception and homebuyers in Wednesbury will soon discover that it could be cheaper for them to buy than rent at its Edenside development on Elwell Street.
Idyllic rural property will delight gardening enthusiasts
CKD Galbraith's Ayr Office is marketing a beautifully appointed country house with attractive gardens and grazing land in a peaceful and private edge of village setting about 8 miles east from Ayr.
Tory leader gives Aspire development in Witney the thumbs up
Conservative leader and local MP David Cameron visited the newest addition to his constituency last week for the official opening of the brand new £50m retail centre at Linden Homes’ Aspire development in Witney.
Faulty heating could be costing your business thousands
With colder weather drawing in, businesses are turning on their heating systems to keep employees happy. But old or faulty heating equipment could be using more energy than new efficient systems, thereby costing businesses significantly.
Parent power gives student a home at Equinox
When Sue and James Wright noticed Barratt’s Equinox development whilst driving into Cheltenham they decided to find out more, and ended up buying a brand new apartment for their son and daughter to share.
Moving Mindsets: The seven-year property itch
Mirroring the well-known phenomenon in relationships, new research by The Co-operative Bank Mortgages reveals that a seven-year itch also exists in the property market, with people first considering a move after living in a property for 7 years.
Demand for ‘Rent-a-Room’ increase
The National Landlords Association (NLA), the leading representative body for private-residential landlords in the UK, is calling for the ‘Rent-a-Room' scheme threshold to be increased for the first time under the current Government.
Location and variety prove successful formula for Barratt in North Petherton
The sheer variety of homes, the location and Barratt’s proactive approach to helping people move has proved a successful formula for the developer at Stockmoor Parade in North Petherton.
Why rent when you can buy at Fusion
Owning your own home has lots of benefits, but many buyers still think that they cannot afford to buy. However, Barratt West Midlands is helping change this perception and homebuyers in Wolverhampton will soon discover that it could be just as affordable to buy than rent at its Fusion development on Sun Street.
Save money on a new home in Grimsby this winter
Stamford Homes is offering huge savings on the price of a new home at its popular Ferriby Rise development in Scartho Top. With the number of reservations into next spring continuing to rise, a selection of four-bedroom detached homes is the latest focus of customer attention.
HomeBuy Direct to benefit families in Peterborough
Families in Peterborough may be surprised to hear that they can move into a brand new three- bedroom home for just £135,796 at David Wilson South Midlands’ Waters Edge development in Hampton Vale thanks to the Government’s HomeBuy Direct scheme.
‘Bank of Mum and Dad’ continues lending – and spending
According to latest research, one in four parents plan to use their savings to help their children buy a first home. Around 23 per cent of parents say they already have £41,000 saved in order to provide financial assistance to all their children.