Property Market
Students give a boost to the rental market
The number of properties available to rent dropped by a massive 6.2% this month, as a busy early autumn confirmed the recovery of the rentals market, according to the FindaProperty.com September Rental Index.
Persimmon launches first time buyer package
When purchasing a brand new home, by the very nature of their situation many first time buyers have next to nothing to furnish their new pad, and with their finances invariably tied up in buying the property, it leaves little extra cash to purchase any new or even second hand furniture and necessary household goods.
A tailor made deal for buyers in Bardsey
On 3rd and 4th October, Antler Homes will be hosting a Limited Edition Weekend at their Stone Bank Gardens development in Bardsey. For one weekend only, this renowned housebuilder will be offering a tailor made deal on Plot 2.
Green shoots for the rental sector?
In a further boost to the UK property market, Gumtree.com is reporting the first green shoots of recovery within the rental sector and has revealed the top 10 cities to rent or let a property.
Miller Homes to launch new developments in West Scotland
Award-winning house-builder, Miller Homes is playing a major role in the rejuvenation of Scotland’s housing market this autumn, by launching two stunning new developments in Saltcoats and West Kilbride during September and October.
Primelocation offers advice to returning expats
The desire to live the good life abroad remains strong, with 20% more Brits interested in buying a home in the sun in August compared to July this year.
First time buyers get on the ladder with help from the family
55% of today’s first time buyers get family help of some kind to help them onto the housing ladder - but first time buyer homes have become significantly more affordable since the start of the year.
First time investors enter the fray as house prices strengthen
The second and third quarters of 2009 brought a surge in interest from first time investors, reports Assetz, as people looked to take advantage of good value in the market amid strong signs of increasing house prices.
Homebuyers benefit from stamp duty break
The lowest stamp duty threshold was temporarily raised from £125,000 to £175,000 a year ago. New Halifax research shows that up to 112,000 homebuyers in England and Wales - 31% of all buyers - have been exempt from paying the tax as a result over the ten months between September 2008 and June 2009, according to the latest data.
DPS backs national register as 1 in 3 landlords flout law
The number of landlords flouting tenancy deposit legislation has halved in the past year – but almost one in three is still not obeying the law.
Bailiffs report rise in illegal sub-lets
National Enforcement Services, one of the UK’s leading bailiff and private investigation services, is reporting a rise in the number of properties being unlawfully sub-let.
Persimmon receives Kickstart funding for new homes
Leading housebuilder, Persimmon Homes, has received approval to progress five schemes under the Government’s Kickstart Housing Delivery programme, two of which are in the South East area.
Miller Homes buoyed by market upturn
Statistics released by the Department of Communities and Local Government show that the upturn in the housing market is fast, sustained and deeper than just asking prices, reports Miller Homes.
A legend leaves the housing market
The house building industry is set to be disappointed at the end of this month, when one of its leading figures takes a well earned extended break. Sales Director for Miller Homes Yorkshire, Carolyn Rushbrook, is retiring after 33 years in the industry.
Cautious optimism continues in property market
The perceived increase in the availability of mortgage finance is seeing cautious optimism continue in the property market according to the BSA's Property Tracker survey.