Property Market
Top tips for lodge living
Whilst the current economic climate may leave many of us feeling nervous, astute buyers recognise affordable yet luxurious properties as a great investment. Holiday lodges are an ideal second home alternative, representing real value in comparison to bricks and mortar. But with a huge choice on the market, buyers may be unsure where to start.
Escape to the wild at Littleton Green
For the soon to be Mr and Mrs Hardeman, who are set to marry on Gretna Green next week, the idyllic Miller Homes development of Littleton Green in Huntington offered the perfect home in the perfect location. But like many would-be housebuyers, selling their home in today's market proved difficult.
Two Redrow training initiatives recognised in national awards
Two initiatives to up-skill employees of Redrow Homes have been short-listed in the 2008 Housebuilding Innovation Awards. An innovative development programme that ‘home grows' future site managers and an awareness and training programme to improve the quality of the design of Redrow developments have both been shortlisted in the ‘best training / staff initiative' category of these national awards.
Gap between asking and selling prices is widening
Across the UK, houses are selling at an average of nine percent below the asking price with sellers in some regions being forced to accept as much as 12.5 percent discount off their advertised price, says RICS research.
Average house price drops 4.6 per cent
Annual house prices in England and Wales fell by 4.6 per cent in August to prices last seen in spring 2007, according to the latest figures from Land Registry.
OFT give home builders second chance to improve consumer protection
The OFT (Office of Fair Trading) has given the home building industry another chance to introduce a code of conduct to improve customer satisfaction.
Miller racks up 11th web win
Miller Homes has claimed yet another award for online innovation by scooping the top prize in the Scottish Herald Property Award's ‘Best Developer Website' category. The prize is Miller's eleventh trophy for online activity alone and the housebuilder's 38th major award since 2001.
Buying new is as safe as houses
Buying new not only means your home is considered more secure, but according to Bryant Homes, you can save around 25% on your home insurance premiums as a result.
Move in for just £99 with red hot offers from Barratt
North East homebuyers could make substantial savings and move into a brand new home for just £99, thanks to a ‘red hot' deal from Barratt. The housebuilder is offering discounts worth thousands of pounds and will also pay the 5 per cent deposit, or consider part exchange, and pay stamp duty, legal fees and moving costs.
Primo’s prime offers
Tackling homebuyers' financial worries in the current economic climate, Gladedale in the north east of England is offering an extensive affordable housing portfolio combined with a wide array of incentives.
George Wimpey has key to rising fuel costs
Gordon Brown's £910 million package of fuel cost measures will help the neediest - but thousands of households won't see the benefit according to George Wimpey.
A home with broad appeal
Charles Church would like to introduce purchasers to their best kept secrets: the luxury four bedroom Broadhaven housetype at The Boulevard and The Ash housetype, available at Maes-y-Ceffyl. Although The Broadhaven and The Ash might have a different name, they share exacting the same generous accommodation designed with families in mind.
Buy new and beat rising fuel bills
The government's latest announcement to help homeowners beat soaring gas and electricity bills is a step in the right direction but, according to Bryant Homes, doesn't support the thousands of homeowners in the UK not in fuel poverty but who are still being hit hard by price hikes.
Barratt team cycles five countries in three days
A team of four from Barratt Southampton recently cycled 570 miles across five countries in just three days to help raise funds for Epilepsy Action and Cancer Research UK.
Primo Homes and prime offers from Gladedale
Tackling homebuyers’ financial worries in the current economic climate, Gladedale in the north east of England is offering an extensive affordable housing portfolio combined with a wide array of incentives.