Property Market
ABI publishes guidance on insurance for new developments
The ABI (Association of British Insurers) has published guidance to help developers ensure their properties are as flood proof as possible and insurable. The guidance also helps buyers make the right choice.
The smarter way to buy your own home
Owning a home of their own is back on the agenda for thousands of people previously priced out of the market - including those wanting to buy at one of 33 Redrow developments across England.
Rents fall as supply outstrips demand
Rising supply and waning demand for a place to rent firmly put the brakes on prices in Q4 2008, according to the first SpareRoom.co.uk Rental Index, which analyses over 40,000 rental listings.
Avoid flatmate nightmares with Persimmon
People in the Southern regions of England are the most anxious over sharing their home with a flatmate new research has shown*. West Sussex came out as one of the top areas where people were particularly concerned over the prospect of flat sharing. Smokers and pet owners were among the reasons highlighted to avoid living with someone.
Two out of five homes rate 'average' for energy efficiency
Using the Energy Performance Certificate's energy efficiency rating bands, two out of five homes in England and Wales (44%) rate 'average' for energy efficiency falling into band D, according research by the Halifax.
Brand new homes at unbelievable price
Owning a brand new home may have been on plenty of people's New Year wish-list - and now achieving it doesn't have to be an impossible dream. Award winning developer Redrow has plenty of stylishly designed, quality built and efficient-to-run new homes available now across central Scotland and is offering some unbelievable bargains for one weekend only from January 30 to February 1.
New home year-end price freeze
The average price of a new home recorded only a marginal monthly decline in December, falling to £226,409 – down less than 0.05% since November, according to smartnewhomes.com.
January brings renewed vigor to the housing market
The new year has kick started the UK housing market, according to figures released by OneSearch Direct, market leading property data company.
Mydeposits will stick by all letting agents
Mydeposits, a Government-authorised insurance-based tenancy deposit protection scheme, will not be following the decision by The Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS) to withdraw insurance protection for deposits held by ‘unregulated' letting agents.
Buyers back as Haart witnesses 54% surge in registrations
In an extremely promising start to the year, a surge of buyers has registered with haart’s branches to take advantage of the more affordable house prices and lower mortgage interest rates.
Miller Homes offers lifeline for homebuyers
Homebuyers buyers across England are being given a further boost with Miller Homes releasing 642 properties under the Government's £400 million Homebuy Direct scheme.
Scottish landlords join the NLA
The National Landlords Association (NLA), the leading trade body for landlords, has merged with the South of Scotland Private Landlords Association (SoSPLA).
Let's get the market moving, says Mason
Newly appointed MD at Moneyextra.com Richard Mason has spelt out his vision for getting the UK property market moving again.
Miller offers lifeline to East Midlands’ buyers
First time buyers in the East Midlands are being given a further boost with Miller Homes releasing 93 properties in the region under the Government's £400 million Homebuy Direct scheme.
Miller Homes offers lifeline to buyers in North West
First time buyers in the Nort West are being given a further boost with Miller Homes releasing 120 properties in the region under the Government’s £400 million Homebuy Direct scheme.