Property Market
Gladedale to pay stamp duty on new homes with immediate effect
National housebuilder Gladedale has joined a growing number of property developers putting very practical pressure on the government to announce a decision on stamp duty by offering to pick up the costs themselves in the period while the government makes up its mind.
A speedier move, without any worry
Homebuyers looking for a new home, but anxious about selling their current property will find help on hand from Redrow. The award-winning housebuilder is offering buyers the opportunity to move quickly and easily using part-exchange at various locations across South Wales.
NLA welcomes downward trend in landlord possessions
The National Landlords Association, the largest trade body for UK landlords, has commented on the Ministry of Justice statistics on mortgage and landlord possession actions in the County Courts of England and Wales for quarter two 2008.
How are things shaping up for the rental property market?
Are house prices going to continue plunging, or will the increasingly sluggish property market soon bottom out? Anyone who knows the answer to that question could make a fortune – but of course nobody does know, despite the many predictions by so-called experts.
BPF backs Law Commission reforms to rental housing
Sweeping reforms to buy-to-let are set to be recommended in a report by the Law Commission broadly supported by the British Property Federation.
NLA: Law Commission report on private-rented sector
In responding to the Law Commission report "Housing: Encouraging Responsible Letting," David Salusbury, Chairman, National Landlords Association, the largest representative body for landlords in the United Kingdom, said: "The National Landlords Association welcomes many of the staged reforms the Law Commission proposes.
Spare bedrooms could provide extra money
Homeowners wishing to make their property work for them in the credit crunch could rake in a whopping £63.4 billion extra each year by renting spare bedrooms out to lodgers, according to research by Abbey Mortgages.
Stamp duty decision has adverse effects on property market
A survey of members conducted by the National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA), has produced one of the largest responses from estate agents with over 1350 replies demonstrating what a contentious issue the recent stamp duty ‘announcement' is and the effect it has had on the property market.
Scottish house purchases fall but prices ease upwards
Scottish house prices continue to increase at a modest rate but the volumes of transactions has fallen by 27 per cent, according to the latest Scottish House Price Monitor from Lloyds TSB Scotland.
Gladedale offers homebuyers peace of mind
In today’s economic climate with oil and gas prices rising, managing budgets and buying a home can be a daunting prospect. Gladedale is tackling this by helping to ease the impact of the increased household bills and fuel costs.
Gladedale offers homebuyers peace of mind
In today's economic climate with oil and gas prices rising, managing budgets and buying a home can be a daunting prospect. Gladedale is tackling this by helping to ease the impact of the increased household bills and fuel costs.
Optimism for property market dampened by government indecision
Following the release of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) July survey, Peter Bolton King, Chief Executive of the National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA), the residential sales arm of the National Federation of Property Professionals (NFOPP), said: "The latest report from RICS highlights that agents and consumers are still struggling in the current climate.
Property sales continue to dry up
The average number of transactions per surveyor fell further in July as a lack of mortgage finance continued to weigh heavily on the market. However, sales expectations have improved, driven by sellers beginning to offer more realistic asking prices says latest RICS' UK housing market survey.
How can landlords survive the credit crunch?
The National Landlords Association (NLA), representing 20,000 landlords, is offering important advice to landlords which should help them not only survive the credit crunch but even benefit in these leaner times.
The cost of caring for the home
New research from Yorkshire Building Society reveals the hidden value of domestic chores in the UK stands at over £462bn per year. This cost accounts for the unpaid duties carried out around the home, including cooking, cleaning, ironing and caring for family members.