Property Market
High street vouchers for house hunters
In support of New Homes Week 09 (running 12th – 20th September), leading homebuilder Persimmon Homes Anglia is giving the ninth visitor to each of its developments vouchers for well-loved high street store next.
New homes are in season
Autumn 2009 is shaping up to be a busy period in the new homes market, says SmartNewHomes.com, as a number of factors combine to make this the optimum time to buy a newbuild property.
How to limit flood damage to your home
Residents in North and East Scotland are being evacuated after serious flooding hits the region. And the rain is not stopping - forecasters are predicting further, heavy downpours for some parts of the country.
Home buyers must act now to avoid stamp duty deadline
Up to 35,000 home buyers are in danger of missing the stamp duty holiday deadline which expires at the end of the year, according to analysis of the property market by Abbey Mortgages.
Bank of mum and dad is open for business
One in five university students will be living with their parents in the coming academic year, showing while some banks may have suffered during the recession, the ‘Bank of Mum and Dad’ is alive and kicking.
Homebuyer confidence on the rise?
Confidence is high among homebuyers following recent news of rising house prices, with 69% of FindaProperty.com's MyHomeLife consumer panel believing now is a good time to buy a property.
Sovereign adds the personal touch to home buying
With Scotland and the rest of the UK set to celebrate ‘New Homes Week’ from September 12-20, 2009, demonstrating why now is a great time to buy - niche Scottish housebuilder, Sovereign House Developments, is adding the personal touch to its buying process thanks to the introduction of two new incentives.
Last call for stamp duty holiday
As we move into September, the end of the stamp duty holiday looms ever closer and those thinking of buying will need to reach a decision of whether to ‘use it or lose it'.
New home is the ideal gift for newlyweds
Newlyweds Adrian and Julia Middleton treated themselves to an impressive wedding present after tying the knot – a brand new home!
Last chance to buy with no deposit says Barratt
Time is running out for buyers wanting to purchase a new home with no deposit through the HomeBuy Direct initiative, warns Barratt North East.
Off-plan purchasers return to South Wales
Off-plan buying is back in vogue in South Wales as housing stock levels hit their lowest level for years, according to Barratt South Wales.
Good news for Landlords as rental market strengthens
Landlords celebrated a golden scenario of rising rents, rising prices, falling tenant arrears and lower void periods in July according to the latest research from LSL Property Services, which owns the UK's largest lettings agent network, including national chains Your Move and Reeds Rains.
Taylor Wimpey buyers receive free holidays
Taylor Wimpey has extended its’ partnership with Macdonald Hotels and Resorts to offer customers who visit any of their George Wimpey or Bryant Homes developments throughout Scotland a free weeks’ holiday for the next five years when they reserve one of their selected new homes during the promotional period of 1-30 September, 2009!
Reduction in reluctant landlords
The trend for reluctant landlords appears to be coming to an end as members of the Association of Residential Letting Agents (ARLA) report a drop in rental properties coming onto the market because they cannot be sold.
Newport and Hull UK's most affordable university towns
The most affordable university towns in the UK for housing are Newport (where the University of Wales is based) and Hull (the centre for Hull University as well as catering for the University of Lincoln), according to the Lloyds Banking Group University Town House Price Review.