Property Market
New report puts Miller Homes in top 3
Miller Homes has made the top 3 companies in a new report that assesses how well housebuilders are addressing the urgent climate change challenges in the industry.
Berkeley Homes – Building for life
The Berkeley Group received two honours in this year’s Building for Life Awards. Gunwharf Quays in Portsmouth and Royal Arsenal in South-East London have been recognised with the national honour, awarded by CABE and the Home Builders Federation.
Make a smooth switch to a stylish new home
Homebuyers looking to move to a luxurious new home in Desborough, but worried about selling their existing property, will find help on hand from Redrow. The award-winning housebuilder is offering part-exchange to buyers at Redrow @ The Grange, its superb new development on the edge of the market town, helping those customers who need to sell up before moving in.
Countryside Properties - Committed to large scale projects
The Chairman of Countryside Properties Plc, Alan Cherry CBE DL, has this week reasserted the company's commitment to large scale projects and called for a new realism in the planning negotiations which govern these long-term developments in light of the unprecedented decline in new housing supply.
More affordable housing needed to boost economy
Responding to figures released by the Office of National Statistics showing orders for new houses have slumped in recent months, TUC General Secretary Brendan Barber said: 'It is clear that the construction sector has been among the hardest hit by the recession.
Miller Homes duo seal sites with excellence
Two site managers from Miller Homes East Midlands have proved that not only do they have pride in their jobs, but are also worthy of the seal of excellence too.
Banks must pass on interest rates cut to consumers
Following the Bank of England Monetary Policy Committee's decision to cut interest rates by 1.5 per cent today, Melfyn Williams, Past President of the National Association of Estate Agents, said: "It is good news for the housing market that the Bank of England has reduced interest rates - the ball is now in the court of the banks.
RICS: BOE interest rate decision
Commenting on the Bank of England's interest rate cut, Simon Rubinsohn, RICS chief economist said: "This is a bold move by the Bank of England and one which RICS welcomes. This recognises the severity of the downturn and the squeeze on credit.
RICS: Halifax October house price data
Commenting on the Halifax house price data Simon Rubinsohn, RICS Chief Economist said: "The latest data from Halifax demonstrates the increasing pressure in the housing market.
House prices fall 2.2% in October
House prices fell by 2.2% in October and were 13.7% lower on an annual basis, according to the Halifax House Price Index.
Shared equity made simple with Persimmon homes
Now that the credit crunch has well and truly bitten, several national homebuilders are offering generous incentives, including a number of shared equity schemes, to assist first time buyers onto the property ladder during this difficult economic time.
UK valuations score best for accuracy
UK commercial property valuations are the most accurate of the four largest property investment markets in Europe, with the majority of valuations falling within 10 percent of sale prices, according to the RICS Valuation and Sale Price Report.
Berkeley Homes wins best practice award
Berkeley Group announces it has won a 2008 BURA Award for Best Practice in Regeneration for the first phase of its 76-acre mixed use redevelopment at Royal Arsenal, south east London. The award will be presented at a ceremony on 25th November in Leeds.
Halifax supports calls for sale and rentback regulation
Following the Government's acceptance of recommendations by the Office of Fair Trading, Halifax welcomes proposals for the statutory regulation of the sale and rentback industry by the Financial Services Authority (FSA).
Winter repair bills for landlords set to soar
The National Landlords Association (NLA), representing 20,000 landlords across the United Kingdom, is warning landlords about the huge repair bills they face if their tenants do not know what to do in a winter property emergency.