Property Market
Persimmon promotes HomeBuy Direct
First time buyers who currently do not own their own home in the East Midlands area are now able to secure a brand new property at 70 per cent of its market value, courtesy of Peterborough-based Persimmon Homes and a new Government initiative.
New incentives for buy-to-let investors
Would-be buy-to-let investors can earn a 6% rental yield right now – simply by purchasing a brand new George Wimpey or Bryant Homes’ property in Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Cambridgeshire.
A positive solution to negative equity
Even if you are one of the 1.2 million UK homeowners trapped by negative equity you still have legitimate options open to move house. That’s according to EasyHouseExchange.com, the independent online marketplace that provides a rental house swapping service to enable those with negative equity to stay on the move.
Bellway - A 'Klass' act
Widely recognized as the Oscars of the house building industry the annual Building Awards managed by the trade magazine Building has announced that housebuilder, Bellway has won the 2009 Major Housebuilder of the Year Award title.
Homeowners urged ‘not to panic’ over negative equity
Aaron Turner, founder of UK property website look4aproperty.com has warned people not to panic about the latest news from the Council of Mortgage Lenders.
Eye-catching discounts on new homes
Mansfield-based housebuilder, Rippon Homes, is offering purchasers some eye-catching discounts on selected homes across its developments throughout the East Midlands.
Mature students fuelling student property demand
The current state of the jobs market is fuelling demand for student rental property as figures reveal an increase in applications from older individuals wanting to attend university.
Nearly a third of young men live with their parents
Nearly a third of men and a fifth of women aged 20 to 34 live with their parents, the Office for National Statistics reports.
Houses with the MHX factor
Miller Homes is expanding its sales focus outside of just the new build market, with a wide range of resale properties now available to buy on its dedicated MHX website. All are older properties that the company has taken in part exchange, and come with many of the benefits of a new house – including tempting discounts for a speedy sale.
UK rents fall sharply in first quarter
A large increase in supply of rental property has seen rents forced down further as landlords vie for tenants but signs of rising demand may bring landlords respite in the coming quarter reports SpareRoom.co.uk.
Will the Budget tackle housing shortfall?
The pressure is building ahead of next week’s Budget, as the housing industry waits to hear the Government’s plan for steering the market out of recession.
How to find your ‘dream home’
To help first-time buyers and potential purchasers who are looking to put a mortgage where their mouth is in 2009, David Wilson Homes is offering property hunters in the region some essential tips to use when viewing what could be their brand new dream home.
Good news for New Homes Part Exchange
New Homes Part Exchange, a division of The New Homes Group, has won two major contracts to provide part exchange services to Miller Northern Home Counties and Midas Homes.
Peace of mind for buyers in Essex and Suffolk
Whatever surprises life may have in store, buyers at Barratt Eastern Counties’ developments in Essex and Suffolk can relax in the knowledge that their mortgage repayments are protected for up to three years, thanks to a new offer from Barratt Homes which means purchasers can choose to have free insurance with their new home.
Estate Agent calls for Stamp Duty change
Ahead of next week’s Budget, Nick Salmon, commercial director of leading independent estate agency, Harrison Murray, is calling on the Chancellor, Alistair Darling, to amend the rules on Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT).