Property Market
House prices fall 1% in June
Average house prices in England and Wales fell one per cent in June, taking the average price to £180,781, according to the latest figures from Land Registry.
Charles Church staff cycle Twin Peaks for charity
Credit crunch or no credit crunch, the housebuilder Charles Church and its suppliers have shown that they are still extremely charitable and have raised a grand total of £3,500 for charity after team members took part in a charity cycle ride.
Lifeline for home buyers across South Wales
With banks tightening their mortgage lending criteria, home buyers are finding it harder to take their first or next step on the property ladder - but here's news of an incentive in South Wales which could throw home owners a much needed lifeline.
Cheerful tunes as Barratt opens the doors to Page Court
Househunters in Downend have been wowed by Barratt's Page Court development with crowds flocking to the showhome opening. Barratt sales director Andrea Pilgrim said that even in a difficult market it was evident that Barratt homes are still in demand and interest has far exceeded expectations.
Two good to miss
When you think of Persimmon, chances are you automatically think of new build properties, but are you also aware that the company has an extensive portfolio of second hand properties to choose from which have been taken in under the Part Exchange and Home Change banner? Properties taken in by Persimmon all have to conform to the company's quality standards and are independently valued by two local estate agents.
NAEA calls on the government to take action now
Following the publication of the US government's housing rescue bill, The National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA), is calling on the government to heed the US government's late activity on their housing market and to take preventative action.
NLA welcomes fire safety guidance for landlords
The National Landlords Association (NLA), the UK's leading representative for landlords, has welcomed new national guidance aimed at preventing the 300 deaths per year caused by residential property fires.
Hope for first time buyers
Latest figures reported by members of the National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA) indicate that consumers continue to remain unsure of the market.
Home improvements no longer make you money
Estate agents believe that the vast majority of home improvements are now unlikely to add more value to a property than the homeowner spends on the upgrade, according to new research from Abbey Mortgages.
Squeaky clean homes in a spin
Recent research* suggests that the UK has little concern about the health hazards that may lie in our dirty laundry, with only 2% recognising that it can contain harmful bacteria. In fact, clean and hygienic laundry practices are very important to everyday health to prevent the spread of potentially dangerous illness-causing germs harboured in dirty laundry, which if washed near food preparation can cause unwanted cross-contamination.
Jones homes announces employees of the year
Jones Homes (Northern) Ltd, has presented two of its employees with a prestigious award in a double ceremony hosted by the company chairman, Alan White.
Risk of rental arrears for landlords not checking out tenants
The National Landlords Association (NLA), the UK's leading trade association for landlords, is warning landlords of the real risk of rental arrears if they fail to carry out appropriate checks on prospective tenants.
Landlords face fines if they fail to provide tenants with EPC
The National Landlords Association (NLA), the UK's leading trade association for landlords, has said that UK landlords will face considerable fines if they fail to provide tenants with an energy performance certificate from October 2008.
House prices in market towns trading at a premium
Two-thirds (67%) of market towns have a higher average house price than the neighbouring towns in their county, according to the Halifax Market Town Review.
Middle Britain house prices to drop £40,000 by Christmas
Middle Britain homeowners face a ‘peak-to-trough' crash in house prices over the next six months as some £40,000 is wiped off the value of their homes before the year is out, according to a new report.