Property Market
Landlords seek advice on tenants not paying rent
The National Landlords Association (NLA), the leading representative body for private-residential landlords in the UK, has published figures showing its advice line has received over 30,000 individual telephone calls in the past 12 months.
The right time to move?
With property prices at their most attractive for years, interest rates at historic lows and a host of incentives available to help homebuyers get on and move up the property ladder, now could be the right time to move, according to national housebuilder, Taylor Wimpey.
Stamford Homes offers shared equity scheme
With only a 70 per cent mortgage needed and no deposit required – a new dream home could be closer to achieving than you think. Stamford Homes is currently offering the Government’s HomeBuy Direct shared equity scheme across many of its regional developments.
Home movers making for the seaside
Coastal areas have become an increasingly popular location for internal migrants to move to, according to research by Halifax.
New home buyers benefit from record price falls
The average price of a new home fell 2.1% in January 2009, following a price freeze at the end of 2008. The annual decline of 13.1% is the largest year-on-year price fall recorded by SmartNewHomes.com, making new homes more affordable than ever.
New scheme gets buyers moving in East Anglia
A special Government scheme called HomeBuy Direct has been launched at a number of George Wimpey’s developments in East Anglia. The new initiative, which has only just been launched nationally, will help first time buyers get on the property ladder with an interest free equity loan.
Best deals yet on Gladedale Homes
For anyone still holding off exploring their options about buying a new home, one of the top 10 house builders in the UK has a stark message; Gladedale warns that deals on standing stock will only be available for a limited period at the current revised prices.
Savvy buyers put down roots in Scotland
This is the year of VisitScotland’s Homecoming, but Saint Property is experiencing an entirely different take on this and noticing a major increase in buyers from around the globe choosing to put down roots in Scotland.
The right time to move?
With property prices at their most attractive for years, interest rates at historic lows and a host of incentives available to help homebuyers get on and move up the property ladder, now could be the right time to move, according to national housebuilder, Taylor Wimpey.
Stamford Homes to offer Government scheme
With only a 70 per cent mortgage needed and no deposit required – a new dream home could be closer to achieving than you think. Stamford Homes is currently offering the Government’s HomeBuy Direct shared equity scheme across many of its regional developments.
Act now to sell your home in time for Easter
With Spring just around the corner – estate agent, Harrison Murray is advising home-hunters to act now if they are looking to move in time for Easter. As the housing market shows some early signs of improvement, Harrison Murray anticipate a flurry of activity in the lead up to the next wave of school and public holidays.
New home lifeline for Norfolk & Suffolk buyers
First time buyers in the Anglia region who are finding themselves priced out of the housing market in their local area will soon be able to secure a brand new home at a fraction of its market value.
Scottish house price fall slows
Scottish house prices have continued to fall in the latest quarter albeit at a slower rate, according to the latest Scottish House Price Monitor from Lloyds TSB Scotland.
Lower prices fuelling the interest of owner occupiers
Owner occupiers are returning to the housing market looking for bargains says latest RICS research. Many potential purchasers believe that the market has reached a bottom but first time buyers are still being denied access to the property ladder.
Sales surge for Miller Homes
Miller Homes has confirmed a 58% increase in national weekly sales rates since September 08, with January sales up 45% on the same period last year - despite the unusually cold weather which could discourage would-be househunters from seeking their next home.