Property Market
An event packed summer for Barratt
Following on from the success of the ‘Big Lunch’ event at Park 25 in Redhill recently, Barratt Southern Counties is holding a selection of events at its developments in Surrey and West Sussex throughout August.
Taylor Wimpey launches ‘cyber books’
Taylor Wimpey West Scotland is pioneering a new way for customers to access development information on-line through the introduction of a Cyber book for each of its developments across the region.
Sale and rent back firms to change or remove advertising
Twelve firms offering sale and rent back services have agreed to change their adverts or take down their websites completely after the OFT challenged some of their statements made to consumers.
Prime London property prices rise for fourth month
Prices for prime central London properties rose for the fourth month running in July, according the the Knight Frank Prime Central London Index.
Sales off to a flying start at Horton Park
Eager househunters have been out in force at Barratt North East’s exciting new Horton Park development in Blyth since the first homes were released for sale recently.
Estate Agent makes staff training a priority
Mixing property and people – Harrison Murray is continuing to invest in staff training to provide customers with the best possible service when it comes to buying and selling their home.
EPCs for rental properties are being ignored
The National Landlords Association (NLA), the UK's leading representative body for private-residential landlords, has said landlords calling its Advice Line are questioning the need for energy performance certificates (EPC) as tenants are ignoring the information they contain.
Gladedale urges buyers to move fast for best prices
As the property market begins to show signs of possible recovery, buyers are being urged to take advantage of the short term opportunities on brand new homes across North East England, where current deals still reflect fantastic value for money.
Primelocation calls on Ryanair to rethink Stansted cuts
Leading global property portal Primelocation International is calling on Ryanair to reconsider its 40% planned cut in flight capacity from Stansted this winter, urging the budget airline not to turn its back on customers who rely on a regular, all year round service.
RICS: Nationwide July house prices
Commenting on the Nationwide house price index, Simon Rubinsohn, RICS chief economist says: "According to the Nationwide Building Society, house prices rose in July for the third consecutive month. They now stand almost 4.4% above the low point touched in February.
House prices up 1.3% in July
House prices rose by 1.3% in July, according to latest figures from the Nationwide Building Society.
New homeowners are on cloud nine
Matt Doyle and his partner Helen have double cause for celebration after the couple marked moving into their brand new home with a special prize.
A holiday for homebuyers with Gladedale
Gladedale is offering homebuyers a holiday to be enjoyed with their new home across developments in North East England.
Everything but the kitchen sink?
What should you leave behind, and what would you expect to find when selling or buying a house? There’s no doubt that the issue of fixtures and fittings can be very contentious – particularly as there is no law that outlines what should be left in or removed from the house once it has been sold.
David Wilson site managers celebrate pride in the job
The Construction Team at David Wilson East Midlands are celebrating after winning an impressive five Pride in The Job Awards.