Property Market
Move or improve? Dilemma solved by new online service
A new online service that provides homeowners with a quick, easy and cost effective answer to the crucial "move or improve?" property dilemma, was launched nationwide yesterday.
Buy new and you could enjoy lower fuel bills
With reports this week that household energy bills could increase by as much as 40 per cent this winter, as oil and wholesale gas prices hit record highs, now is the time to ensure your home is as energy efficient as possible. The increases in energy costs could mean households paying £400 more a year on average for their gas and electricity, and this figure could rise even higher if your property is poorly insulated.
OFT gives approval to estate agents redress scheme
The OFT has given the Ombudsman for Estate Agents Company Limited (OEA) approval for its estate agents redress scheme under the Consumer Estate Agents and Redress Act 2007 (CEARA).
Is now a good time to buy?
Although 51% of people don’t think that now is a good time to buy property, the surprising finding of the first quarterly Property Tracker survey by the Building Societies Association (BSA) is that 27% of people agreed to some extent that now is a good time to buy property in the UK.
An Englishman’s home is his entertainment centre?
Tradition may state that ‘an Englishman’s home is his castle’, a place to feel safe and secure, but it’s also becoming the social hub for many people across the UK, as staying in is beginning to rival the traditional night out - unless you’re Welsh it seems.
Charles Church staff go peak to peak
Cycling from Swansea to Cardiff was all in a day's work for a team of staff from Charles Church Wales, who recently took part in a charity bike ride to raise money for Dreams Come True.
Persimmon offers a helping hand
It's a great feeling when you get more than you've actually paid for - when you get to the till point and realise those pricey designer shoes are in the sale or you get upgraded seats on a long haul flight - that's exactly the treatment you can expect from Persimmon Homes. For a limited time, Persimmon is offering its highly successful Helping Hand shared equity whereby purchasers pay for just 75 per cent yet they own their new home entirely - who said it's impossible to get something for nothing?
A year on from floods and homeowners need to be prepared
One year on from the floods that devastated many parts of the country, Sir Michael Pitt has highlighted the need for homeowners to take responsibility for their homes and protect their families from flood risk.
Free membership renewals for tenancy deposit protection
mydeposits.co.uk is offering free annual membership renewal to landlords who are already protecting their tenants' deposits in the only government-authorised insurance-based tenancy deposit protection service specifically designed for landlords.
Crest Nicholson offers fixed rate mortgage deal
Crest Nicholson has announced that it will have access to a competitive, fixed rate mortgage option which is set to help struggling purchasers in today’s market, guaranteeing increased financial security.
OFT launches study into Scottish property factoring
The OFT has launched a market study into property management services for common and shared residential property in Scotland.
Gardens are key to maximising values
Many home owners are now looking to make the most of their gardens to increase the value of their homes. Indeed, a recent Halifax survey has shown that after decorating, garden improvements is second in the list of things people believe will add value to their property.
The easiest way to afford a West Country holiday home
Midas Homes, responsible for a number of award-winning property developments, has teamed up with Blue Chip Vacations, the South West's leading four and five star rated self-catering holiday agency, to offer people the opportunity to own their own holiday home.
Is now a good time to buy?
Now is the time to buy a new home says Andrew Demain, business development director of Britain's most successful housebuilder, Leeds-based Persimmon Homes. Now you could argue that Mr Demain might be slightly biased but there is credible evidence to suggest that now is an ideal time to buy a new home.
Extension of energy saving allowance to corporate landlords
Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury Angela Eagle, MP announced that the Government's plans to extend the Landlord's Energy Saving Allowance (LESA) to corporate landlords have been given formal state aid approval by the European Commission.