Property Market
Cannabis factories - A growing problem for landlords
With ‘National Tackling Drugs Week’ upon us, the National Landlords Association (NLA), the leading representative body for private residential landlords, is warning landlords about the dangers of cannabis factories in their rental properties.
Spring makeover for flexible showhome
Spring is traditionally a time of replacing the old with the new and showhomes, which are often the focal points of new homes developments, are no different. With that in mind, Bardon- based housebuilder David Wilson East Midlands, set interior design company, Claude Hooper, a challenge to makeover its Winchester showhome at its Castle Heights development in Church Gresley.
Leave the stress to Barratt with part exchange
Part exchanging a current home is the most stress free way to make a move to a new property – and thanks to Barratt North Midlands’ partnership with Move With Us, buyers can sit back and watch the experts do all the selling work for them.
Surveyors regain confidence in housing market
Surveyors’ confidence in the housing market is returning, according to new figures from mortgage and property outsource specialist Xit2. In May, the average property valuation was 95% of the price people paid for their home. At the peak of the housing market in May 2007, surveyors’ average valuation was 98% of the offer price.
Cannabis factories: a growing problem
With National Tackling Drugs Week upon us, the National Landlords Association (NLA), the leading representative body for private residential landlords, is warning landlords about the dangers of cannabis factories in their rental properties.
Buyers miss out as lenders cancel mortgage offers
Lenders are increasingly withdrawing written mortgage offers just before exchange, reports PPR (Property Portfolio Rescue), leaving chains in disarray and homebuyers and sellers in serious financial difficulties.
Leave the stress to Barratt with Part Exchange
Part exchanging a current home is the most stress free way to make a move to a new property – and thanks to Barratt North Midlands’ partnership with Move With Us, buyers can sit back and watch the experts do all the selling work for them.
Riverside living at Riverdale Ings
Purchasers looking for a home by the river are invited to view a selection of luxury properties on the banks of the River Aire, at Antler Homes’ Riverdale Ings development.
NAEA: May Halifax house price figures
Following the publication of Halifax figures revealing a 2.6 per cent increase in house prices in May, Peter Bolton King, chief executive of the National Association of Estate Agents, said: "This is one more indicator that the pent-up demand in the housing market is beginning to move.
RICS: May Halifax house price data
Commenting on the latest survey from Halifax which shows that house prices rose by 2.6% in May Simon Rubinsohn, RICS chief economist said: "This is only the third monthly increase in prices over the past twenty-one months.
House prices up 2.6% in May
House prices increased by 2.6% in May, according to the Halifax House Price Index. This increase followed three successive monthly declines of between 1.8% and 2.3%.
New schemes could help you get a foot on the ladder
With the current economic climate making it ever more difficult for people to afford their own home, you may be among the growing number of people who have all but given up on your dream of getting onto the property ladder. However, before you abandon your home-ownership plans you should come along to an event at Kings Lynn Town Hall between 2pm and 7pm on Friday 12 June.
SHIP welcomes FSA legislation on sale and rent back
Andrea Rozario, Director General, SHIP (Safe Home Income Plans), the equity release trade body comments on the FSA's (Financial Services Authority) imminent regulation of sale and rent back: "SHIP welcomes today's announcement of the forthcoming regulation of the sale and rent back (SARB) industry.
FSA to protect sale and rent back customers
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has today published the details of the regime that it aims to introduce on 1 July to tackle immediate problems for customers in the sale and rent back (SRB) market.
Staff on the move at Orbit First Step
Exciting developments at Orbit First Step have led to a series of job changes and new appointments. After Orbit First Step was announced as the Local HomeBuy Agent in a total of six regions, staff changes have been made to ensure that the highest levels of service are offered as they have been in Norfolk and Suffolk for the past three years.