Property Market
Landlords predict strong year for tenant demand
An increasing number of residential landlords believe that tenant demand will continue to grow over the next 12 months as the housing market remains subdued.
NBT insulation heats up
Natural Building Technologies has launched an innovative new woodfibre insulation board targeted specifically at the repair and refurbishment markets. The Pavadentro board has been created to effectively insulate external walls on the inside, while greatly reducing the risk of condensation build up within the fabric of the building.
Baxi extends Solarflo range with evacuated tubes
Baxi has extended its renewable energy range to include evacuated tube solar collectors as part of its Baxi Solarflo offering.
Prime central London takes a reality check
The value of prime central London property fell by 5.5% in the second quarter of 2008. This follows two quarters of less severe falls, bringing the total fall since the peak of summer of 2007 to 9.0%.
Brits choose improving over moving
As concerns about the UK property market continue, home insurer LV= reveals that almost one million homes are being renovated or revamped over the coming 12 months rather than sold because owners are worried about the effects of the credit crunch.
House prices remain flat in May
Average house prices in England and Wales remained flat in May, showing no monthly change at £183,266, according to the latest figures from Land Registry.
Modest property price fall expected
Three quarters of people expect property prices to fall over the next twelve months according to the first quarterly Price Tracker survey by the Building Societies Association (BSA).
Adding extra space best way to increase value of home
With the softening of UK property prices, more consumers are potentially looking to carry out home improvements rather than move house and analysis by GE Money Home Lending reveals how much certain improvements can add to the value of your property.
3.25 million homeowners look to move over next 12 months
More than three million homeowners (3.25 million) are looking to move house over the next 12 months, despite changes in the housing market, according to new Moving Improving research from Alliance & Leicester.
Top tips for saving a deposit
With 100% loans a thing of the past, homebuyers now need to stump up 5% or even 10% of the property value, in order to get a decent mortgage. Buyers with a reasonable sum of cash behind them are not only better placed to weather any dips in prices, they have a much greater choice of lending deals available to them, so it’s more important than ever to build up the biggest deposit you can.
moneysupermarket.com: HMRC property figures
Commenting on figures from HMRC showing property sales plunging by 32 per cent compared to this time last year, Louise Cuming, head of mortgages at price comparison site moneysupermarket.com, said: "The fact house purchases are stalling is nothing new but what comes as a nasty surprise is how far sales have plunged.
Garage conversions crack housing market meltdown
South Wales based construction specialist, Spacegain Garage Conversions, is tackling the predicted property market crash head on by turning surplus garage space into versatile living accommodation to make staying at home the savvy option.
Professional landlords show appetite for investment
Rental yields rose in May to their highest level since the start of 2006, hitting 6.4%, according to Paragon Mortgages' Buy-to-Let Index.
AHIPP challenges local authorities
Home Information Packs (HIPs) are presently subject to temporary measures put in the place by the Government that are scheduled to expire at the end of the year.
Barratt Oakleaf offers great value
Buy an older home in Cardross from the Barratt Oakleaf selection of properties and you could take advantage of some great savings, usually only available to buyers of brand new homes. "These properties represent outstanding value for money and, at a fixed price, there's no chain and no extra outgoing expenses on legal fees or surveyors fees." says Stuart MacColl, Baratt West Sales and Marketing manager.