Property Market
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.
Location versus space – the battle over added value
When it comes to the value of your home there is no doubt that location, location, location is the key, not only according to the TV property experts but to latest research.
The benefits of buying new
Buying a brand new home could prove a shrewd move as recovery in the property market heralds the return of gazumping and sealed bids. Estate agents this week claimed gazumping – where buyers lose out at the last minute to a higher bid – is back in some areas of the second hand market. Sealed bids are also being used for some properties where demand is high.
Amateur landlords bail out of rental market
The UK rental market is firming according to Your Move, the UK’s largest lettings agent.
Positive revisions to CML housing market forecasts
While conditions in the housing and mortgage markets remain extremely challenging, existing borrowers are gaining some significant benefits from the effect of lower interest rates.
Rents fall further but pace of decline set to moderate
Rents dropped across the residential lettings sector but rental expectations suggest the trend is set to moderate, says latest RICS Lettings Survey.
Miller Homes celebrates shared equity success
Miller Homes is reporting renewed optimism in the East Midlands housing market, attributing the increased positivity of housebuyers to its shared equity schemes. Since July 2008, the award winning housebuilder has completed over 114 reservations in the East Midlands through the government backed HomeBuy Direct and its own shared equity scheme, MiWay.
Veg out with Terry Walton and Barratt
Terry Walton, gardening guru, allotmenteer, author and a regular on BBC Radio 2’s Jeremy Vine show, will be appearing at various Barratt developments throughout South Wales in July, offering handy tips on how to grow your own vegetables.
Shared equity success confirms Miller Homes’ optimism
Miller Homes is reporting renewed optimism in the North West housing market, attributing the increased positivity of housebuyers to its shared equity schemes. Since July 2008, the award winning housebuilder has completed over 126 reservations in the North West through the government backed HomeBuy Direct and its own shared equity scheme, MiWay.
Greener living with Miller Homes
Recycle Week (22 – 28th June) is about encouraging us to try something new in a bid to go greener and reduce the waste we produce. Family-owned housebuilder, Miller Homes, is in support of the week and is encouraging its Yorkshire residents to take part with a few simple tips on how to go green.
Fairfield Park to unveil summertime show home
Stamford Homes is continuing to ‘wow’ visitors to its Fairfield Park development, with plans to unveil a new three-storey show home this weekend (June 20/21).
Buying new with confidence
Buying a brand new home could prove a shrewd move as recovery in the property market heralds the return of gazumping and sealed bids. Estate agents this week claimed gazumping – where buyers lose out at the last minute to a higher bid – is back in some areas of the second hand market. Sealed bids are also being used for some properties where demand is high.
Barratt launches Wellington development
Barratt is celebrating the successful launch of its brand new development in Wellington where two show homes are now open. Sales manager Louise Terry said that potential buyers have been quick to praise the location, development layout and the high standard of the show homes at Cades Farm.