Property Market
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With the credit crunch at our doorstep and the property market dragging its feet behind us it is now thought that it is more economical to rent rather than buy. Financial experts are now giving the controversial advice that renting is not only a wiser choice than buying but that it could be one way to beat the crunch and pay off your debts.
Over half of landlords still unaware of EPC requirement
Landlords are running the risk of incurring unnecessary fines, with over half admitting that they are unaware of new energy efficiency requirements for rental property from October.
Take a step into the Dragons' Den at the International Forum
A specialist International Forum ‘Staying Profitable in a Challenging Market' will be taking place on 9th October 2008.
George Wimpey's ‘silver lining' protects homebuyers
Anyone buying a new home will find the property market has a silver lining with George Wimpey South Midlands. Buyers securing their property before the end of August 2008 can benefit from the leading housebuilder's Silver Linings scheme which promises money back if the market affects the value of their home.*
NAEA calls on Government to reform stamp duty
Following the release of the Halifax house price index today, 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 Halifax house price index shows that the situation for first time buyers is serious.
De-clutter your life with a new George Wimpey home
Moving home is the ideal time to sort out your belongings, get rid of junk and de-clutter your home. And homebuilder George Wimpey has launched a special "De-clutter your life" campaign to help buyers.
House prices fall 2% in June
UK house prices fell by 2.0% in June compared to 2.5% in May, according to the Halifax House Price Index.
Charles Church offers incredible incentives for NHS staff
Charles Church recently took part in a presentation held by the Brinc Initiative to inform NHS staff of the fantastic deals available to them at selected Charles Church developments. The presentations, which took place at the Clatterbridge Hospital in Merseyside and the Countess of Chester Hospital in Chester, outlined the incentives that are available for NHS staff that purchase a Charles Church home.
Miller does it MiWay
Housebuilder of the Year, Miller Homes, is to give buyers struggling to climb the property ladder a welcome step up - with the launch of a new scheme offering customers the chance to pay "75% now, 25% later" on many new homes in its portfolio including the ten new development here in the North West. Under the scheme- branded MiWay by the developers, buyers will still own 100% of their property. It is not a traditional shared-ownership scheme; instead it offers two major advantages to would-be homemovers worried about the credit squeeze.
Facing repossession? Avoid this harsh lesson!
Money website Fool.co.uk is calling for stronger regulation of sell and rent back property schemes after discovering 20% of homeowners are worried they will not be able to pay their mortgages over the next year. A further 50% would consider one of these schemes should they face repossession.
NFRL merges with NLA
The National Landlords Association (NLA) and the National Federation of Residential Landlords (NFRL), who together represent nearly 20,000 landlords, have announced they are to merge creating the largest representative body for landlords in the United Kingdom.
House prices to stop falling within a year
The majority of estate agents (61 per cent) believe that average house prices in the UK will stop falling within 12 months, according to new research from Abbey Mortgages.
Try before you buy at David Wilson Retirement Homes
It's not often you get the chance to sample a new home before reserving - but with the Try Before You Buy scheme from David Wilson Retirement Homes, interested clients can do just that.
Late night shopping for new homes
Combining a busy working life with hunting for a new home can mean missing out on the best deals - but George Wimpey East Midlands has the answer. On Thursday 10th July the leading housebuilder is opening its developments across the region until 7pm to help working people find a home and talk about the money-saving incentives which could apply to their circumstances.
Technology acceptable in the 80s - fondly remembered today
It may have been the decade that taste forgot - but many Brits still yearn for 1980s technology around the home, from kitchen innovations like Soda Streams to living room shelves bulging with vinyl and video collections, according to new research from Halifax Home Insurance.