Property Market
Northern home show promises to inspire
Are you interested in picking up the latest in innovative products and services, inspirational design ideas, renovation tips and cost saving solutions for the home? Then look no further! The Homebuilding & Renovating Show, the UK’s only dedicated self-build and home improvement show, is coming to Harrogate from 6 to 8 November.
Aviva warns farmers of the risks when diversifying
Diversification brings with it multiple risks as asset-rich farmers seek to enhance their income by making use of dormant outbuildings, says Aviva.
First time buyer demand increasing
Demand from first time buyers is rising, while buy to let investors are now gravitating towards houses than flats says, latest RICS' research.
Homeowners fear burglars more than bailiffs
UK homeowners view burglary as a greater threat to their homes than being unable to meet their mortgage payments, according to research by insurer LV=.
Kitchen cowboys beware
In the first three months of this year alone, Government advice service Consumer Direct received more than 19,000 complaints about builders, plumbers, electricians, decorators and other home improvement traders, estimated at a cost of £80 million to British homeowners.
Homeowners advised to assess security as clocks go back
This weekend the clocks will go back, officially signaling the start of British winter time. Now is a good opportunity to check the security of your property, says leading home insurer MORE TH>N.
Smartnewhomes.com wins Daily Mail Property Award
Smartnewhomes.com has confirmed its position as one of the country’s leading property portals, picking up a top prize for the second year running at the Daily Mail UK Property Awards.
Parents help children take advantage of housing market
With housing affordability at its best level for six years, 70 per cent of parents with children over the age of 18, believe now is the right time for their children to get on the housing ladder.
Time-to-let for landlords
Landlords have increased their property portfolios in the past year to take advantage of the downturn in property prices, according to research from the Association of Residential Letting Agents (ARLA).
Buyers urged to act as stamp duty holiday comes to an end
Potential homebuyers are being urged to act now or face an unexpected bill when the Government’s stamp duty holiday ends. The warning has come from new homes builder Stamford Homes as exemption on paying stamp duty on a property costing £175,000 or less comes to a halt on December 31 this year.
Simple home security tips from Confused.com
The clocks going back this weekend mark the official start of the long winter nights and the darker evenings provide an ideal cover for opportunistic thieves. With this in mind, Confused.com offers some simple steps on how homeowners can avoid becoming a victim.
Relax this winter in a cosy new home
As the winter months descend and the wind howls through the draughty windows the thought of being in a warm cosy home is at the forefront of most people’s minds.
Why now is the time to buy
Investors have identified that now is an opportune time to invest in property. A recent survey conducted by the Property Investor Show & OPP Live reveals that while only 16.1 per cent of investors purchased UK or overseas property in the last six months, over double this number intend to invest in property in the next six months and are currently searching for the right opportunity.
Carisbrooke Grange offers more homes under government initiative
David Wilson Homes’ Carisbrooke Grange development in Newport is celebrating after receiving the go-ahead to offer seven new homes under the government’s HomeBuy Direct initiative.
David Wilson to hold part exchange event at The Maples
David Wilson Eastern is holding a Part Exchange day at The Maples, its brand new development on Ashingdon Road in Rochford, on Saturday 24th October from 10am to 6pm.