Property Market
Street site manager wins coveted national award
Street site manager for Crest Nicholson, John Gray has been awarded the NHBC Pride in the Job Quality Award – one of the most prestigious accolades in the house-building industry which recognises commitment and excellence in the sector.
Taylor Wimpey urges cool customers to buy now
In response to the recent £16 billion boost to the housing market and reports* that property prices are beginning to climb, Taylor Wimpey Southern Counties is urging savvy house hunters who’ve been playing it cool, to make their move now and get the most for their money.
First time buyers search for bargains
First-time buyers were first back into the housing market according to the latest research from Connells Survey & Valuation, but more recently, home movers and investors have also begun to jump back in.
House hunters search for pools and tennis courts
The recent bout of good weather has driven a notable increase in people searching for a prime Country home that comes with outdoor leisure facilities, or properties that can boast a coastal or riverside location, according to Primelocation.com.
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.
Miller Homes launches TV ad in Scotland
Following on from the positive impact of Miller Homes’ pilot TV campaign in the North East of England, the award winning house builder is now about to launch a TV campaign in Scotland, starting Monday 31 August.
Be careful where you lay your hands on HIPs
Home Information Packs from estate agents can cost over 50 per cent more than those bought directly from a specialist, shows new research from Which? Money.
Homeowners not taking simple security measures
Householders are making burglars' lives easier by not taking simple security measures to protect their properties and gardens, according to research from Direct Line Home Insurance.
Home-owning instinct remains stronger than ever
Despite battered house prices and increased repossession levels compared with a year ago, the nation's home-owning instinct remains stronger than ever according to research carried out for insurance, investment and pensions group LV=.
Lower house prices tempt first-time buyers
First-time buyers were first back into the housing market according to the latest research from Connells Survey & Valuation, but more recently, home movers and investors have also begun to jump back in.
Land Registry optimistic despite property slump
Land Registry, the government department responsible for land registration in England and Wales, today (18 August) published its Annual Report and Accounts for 2008/9 online at landregistry.gov.uk
Surge in activity as buyers try to beat price rises
Following numerous reports of housing market recovery, further evidence has emerged of improved consumer confidence and home buyers trying to snap up bargains before prices rise further.
Why wait says Persimmon
Following months of negativity regarding the state of the housing market optimism is slowly starting to appear and, with interest rates set to remain at a low level for the forthcoming month combined with small rises in house prices in the area, Persimmon is urging buyers not to wait.
Relocation - A smart move?
With an increasing number of companies looking to relocate to more cost-effective premises as the economic downturn continues, Landmark Information Group is urging businesses to ensure that they have all the essential information about both the building and area in which they are looking to move to, before making a hasty decision.
Scottish house prices fall but market begins to turn
Scottish house prices have continued to fall in the latest quarter, according to the Scottish House Price Monitor from Lloyds TSB Scotland, but there are indications that the market is beginning a turnaround.