Property Market
Busy Brits on a budget boost local businesses
Brits are too busy juggling their career and home life to waste time and money chasing cowboy builders and rogue traders.
Super-prime London property prices rise
Residential prices in prime central London rose 1.7% in June, the third successive monthly rise, according to the Knight Frank Prime Central London Index.
Cost of housing declines by 17% over the past year
The cost of owning and running a home in the UK has fallen by nearly a fifth over the past year, according to new research by Halifax. Between April 2008 and April 2009, the average annual cost of housing fell from £8,766 to £7,298, a decline of 17% (£1,468).
DDIY - Over 50s don't do it yourself
Despite the credit crunch the house-proud over 50s are refusing to compromise when it comes to making improvements to their home.
Tenants warned of property rental scams on the web
People looking for property to rent have seen adverts on websites such as Gumtree and Craig’s List asking them to show that they can afford to pay a deposit by transferring money to a friend or relative using a money transfer agent.
Britain’s ‘CHAPS’ too house proud to party
Step aside Hyacinth Bucket. Turning stereotypes on their head, research reveals that 18-24 year olds are turning into a nation of CHAPS…that’s Cautious Hosts Against Party Stress.
RICS: Land Registry May house price data
Commenting on the Land Registry figures, Simon Rubinsohn, RICS chief economist: "More evidence that the housing market is stabilising is visible in the latest figures from the Land Registry. Completed transactions have settled down at just over 30,000 per month, roughly a quarter of the long run average.
May annual house price rate gradually eases
The rate of decline in annual house prices is easing in England and Wales, according to latest figures from Land Registry.
Special discounts for armed forces in South Wales
South Wales’ military servicemen and women are being offered special incentives to help them get their feet on the property ladder.
UK tenant arrears top £250m for May
133,000 tenants faced potential eviction for arrears at the end of May, equivalent to one in twenty-five renters, according to new monthly research from LSL property services, the property group which owns Your Move and Reeds Rains estate agencies, making it the UK’s largest lettings agent.
Redrow apprentice builds career in Europe
An apprentice carpenter from Plymouth is building the framework for his future career after being selected for an exchange visit to an elite European college.
Crest Nicholson to launch new show home at Devizes
Next weekend (4th July) will see the launch of Crest Nicholson’s brand new show home at its attractive canal-side development in Devizes.
First round flood protection grants announced
The first round of new grants to help people protect their homes against flooding were announced today by Environment Secretary Hilary Benn.The £5 million Flood Protection Grant Scheme was announced as part of the Government's response to Sir Michael Pitt's review of the 2007 floods.
Holiday while your home does the hard work
As people increasingly look for new ways to boost their income, many British homeowners could be sitting on a mini-goldmine this summer, says Email4property.co.uk, with properties throughout the country now offering excellent potential for short-term holiday lets.
The Nottingham’s three-month home sales challenge
Home sellers in the East Midlands are being offered a great opportunity to sell their home within three months - or obtain a discount on their selling fees.