Property Market

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.

New facilities for sports groups in Beeston

Sports groups in Beeston can now take advantage of the brand new facilities on offer at The Hetley Pearson Recreation Ground on Queens Road following its official opening by the Mayor and Mayoress of the Borough of Broxtowe, Councillor John and Mrs Margaret Longdon, on Tuesday 25th September.

Property portfolio company warns of tough times ahead

While the latest house price indices released this week point to continued stabilisation in the market, Property Portfolio Rescue (PPR) warns that we have a tough autumn ahead.

House prices in England and Wales up in July

The latest figures from Land Registry show that all regions experienced a positive monthly change in their average property values.

NAEA: Nationwide August house price figures

On the latest Nationwide figures, the National Association of Estate Agents President Gary Smith commented: "The latest statistics from Nationwide appear to confirm that the housing market has finally bottomed out and indications are that we are hopefully moving to a point where the gradual recovery in prices witnessed this year will be sustained.

House price bounce extends into August

UK house prices rose by 1.6% in August, according to latest figures from the Nationwide Building Society.

Your home is your castle - but are there enough castles to rent?

With the UK rental market continuing to recover (rents up £10 since April and at their highest since February), a shortage of houses to rent may be starting to emerge, as investors (both professionals and ‘accidental’ landlords) decide to dispose of houses in a strengthening sales market rather than rent them out.

Preston Bennett goes flat out for success

Despite the challenging market conditions, the Flats Department of Preston Bennett Estate Agents is achieving property sales in just 14 days on the majority of its flats, from coming onto the market to under offer.

Keeping your house in order - Top tips for student renters

As the new term begins, mydeposits.co.uk, a Government-approved tenancy deposit protection scheme is offering advice to students who might be renting a property for the first time.

Third of property sellers not prepared to drop asking price

With growing signs of consumer confidence in the housing market, new research from The Co-operative Bank Mortgages uncovers a change in people's attitudes to the current housing market,

Taylor Wimpey has the ‘part X factor’

If you’d love to move home but are struggling to sell, then you should visit one of Taylor Wimpey’s Bryant Homes or George Wimpey developments in the Southern Counties, to find out how its popular part exchange scheme can turn your housing dream into a reality.