Property Market
Energy-saving homes lead the way at Elba Park
Thanks to modern design, materials and construction techniques, new homes are far more energy efficient today than they were just a decade ago – which means fewer harmful emissions and significant savings on fuel bills.
Taylor Wimpey to host First Time Buyer Event in Fife
Taylor Wimpey East Scotland is running a first-time buyer event from 12-4pm on Sunday 12 May at its Fordell Lea development in Dunfermline - offering first-time buyers the opportunity to take advantage of a superb combination of incentives that are designed to get them on the move to a new home.
Leeds reduces first time buyer mortgage by up to 0.50%
Leeds Building Society has reduced the rate on its 5 Year Fixed Rate Local Authority Mortgage Scheme (LAMS) mortgage by 0.50%, to 4.99%, which is available up to 95% LTV.
Property auctioneers achieves £7.8 million in April
Leading property auctioneers Pugh & Co, along with its residential division The Auction People, achieved sales in excess of £7.8m across its four auction venues in April.
Find out how to get Help to Buy at Taylor Wimpey Information Event
Home-hunters looking to step on – or up – the property ladder can take advantage of an incredible opportunity to secure a new home for less at one of Taylor Wimpey’s stunning developments in Bedfordshire or Hertfordshire.
First time buyers get stamp duty boost
First time buyers applying for a mortgage with Halifax will benefit from up to £2,500 cash back, with the lender covering the cost of Stamp Duty.
Why the time is right for the Government's Green Deal
This year will see the Government’s Green Deal programme gather momentum. Through the deal, homeowners will be able to install green, energy saving systems onto their properties with no up front costs.
First time buyers can spread their wings at Chrysalis
For first time buyers considering flying the family nest or leaving rented accommodation to secure a pad their own, Bellway Homes’ stylish Chrysalis development is perfect for house hunting fledglings.
First time buyers benefit at Zest @The Place
With the average prices for apartments in Bolton reaching over £93,000 at the end of last year, many first time buyers would be forgiven for thinking a brand new apartment on a popular development in the town would be out of their price range.
Lending to first-time buyers increases in February
The number of first-time buyers increased by 3% in February, marking the best start to a year since 2008, according to data by the Council of Mortgage Lenders.
Loxal tops new record of vacant property assets under management
Loxal’s latest void security installations see the company protecting in excess of £100million in residential and commercial property assets. But its biggest success is returning these properties to occupancy and commercial use.
House price optimism rises sharply
Optimism in house price prospects has risen significantly over the past three months, according to the latest quarterly Halifax Housing Market Confidence tracker.
Buy to let remortgaging hits new high as high yields tempt landlords
The first quarter of 2013 saw a new high in remortgaging activity, with more landlords trying to raise enough capital to expand their portfolios and take advantage of high gross yields, according to detailed research by Mortgages for Business, the specialist buy to let broker.
First time buyers need more help to buy
The average age UK house hunters estimate they will be able to buy their own home by is 37 years old, according to research by MoneySupermarket.com.
It´s out with the old and in with the New England style
Known for being the best in British house building for 25 years, award-winning developers Millgate have taken their quintessential English home design one step further at their latest luxury collection in Surrey.