Property Market
Linden reports sales success at The Highfields
Award-winning housebuilder Linden Homes Chiltern is continuing to experience excellent sales success despite the doom and gloom stories about the market. The latest development in the house builder's portfolio to sell out is The Highfields in sought-after Loudwater.
New measures to benefit consumers
A new package of measures to ensure consumers receive improved information in the home buying and selling process has been announced by Housing Minister Margaret Beckett.
71% of landlords expecting increase in rental arrears
The National Landlords Association (NLA), which provides landlords with a tenant referencing service through NLA Tenant Check, has published research showing that 71 per cent of landlords expect rent arrears to increase during 2009.
Commercial property capital values could fall by a further 25%
Over the next two years commercial property capital values could fall by a further 25 percent taking the peak to trough declines to at least 50 percent - thanks to by a sharp drop in rents, says RICS' commercial property forecast.
TUC launches guide to help young people find A Place to Live
To help young people find decent housing in the economic downturn, the TUC has published A Place to Live.
Make Christmas count – Without it adding up
New homes builder Bellway East Midlands is well aware of the financial impact of the current economic climate and is implementing a number of incentives to help first time buyers and those with a property to sell.
Buy-to-let landlords not covered by payment holiday plan
Simon Gordon, Head of Communications, National Landlords Association, commenting on the Homeowner Mortgage Support Scheme, said: "Given that 71 per cent of landlords expect rental arrears to be a major issue during 2009,
House prices fell by 2.6% in November
House prices fell by 2.6% in November, according to the latest Halifax House Price Index.
Warm welcome and hot deals at Barratt
Home seekers can look forward to a warm welcome and hot deals when they visit a Barratt Homes development over the festive break. The housebuilder has some tree-mendous offers including help with the deposit for first-time buyers and mortgage subsidies.
Winter-proof your home to weather the storms
The UK could be in for some severe weather this winter, so before the forecast bad weather strikes, Halifax Home Insurance is advising homeowners to winter-proof their homes to minimise damage to their property.
Tag a tree with Bellway this Christmas
Bellway Southern Counties is inviting every visitor to its new homes developments throughout December to help decorate a Christmas Tree – and stand the chance of winning retail vouchers to spend in the New Year.
Bellway North West steps up a gear
Firmly in the driving seat, Bellway North West has accelerated the number of visitors to its stunning Sunbeam Place development on Woolton Road, through a creative credit crunch campaign.
Property auction success shows market demand
It was going, going, going, gone once again at Blundells Auction House auction in Sheffield with total deals worth more than £1 million exchanging hands and results bucking the national trend. Over 200 people turned out to see 85 per cent of the lots available sold with more potential sales from unsold lots coming over the forthcoming weeks.
Conveyancing Alliance to pass on full VAT benefits
Conveyancing Alliance Ltd (CAL), the online conveyancing distributor, has revealed it will be passing the full cut in VAT on to customers from Monday 1st December.
Win the relocation game with Bryant Homes
Bryant Homes in the South Midlands has teamed up with Sterling Relocation, the leading mover in the UK, to help homebuyers wishing to relocate. With many people looking to live in a new part of the country, the homebuilder has partnered with the relocation expert to provide a stress-free guide.