Property Market

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.

Kid proof your home with Bryant Homes

To help promote Child Safety Week (23rd - 29th June), Bryant Homes has compiled a list of top tips to keep children safe in the home. With 40% of all childhood accidental injuries occurring at home or in the garden, the national homebuilder believes that by following some simple steps, the number of accidents could be significantly reduced.

Housebuilders welcome new build recommendations

Ian Baker, Managing Director, Galliford Try Homes, responds to the Carsberg Review of Residential Property, which calls for developers and builders to be subject to a regulatory scheme, which will protect consumers buying new build homes.

RICS calls for government to tackle property reform

The Carsberg Review of Residential Property should be the basis for major reform of the residential property sector, says RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors).

NAEA welcomes recommendations of the Carsberg Report

The National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA) today welcomed the recommendations of the Carsberg Report discussing the future of the housing market in the UK.

Estate agents taking risks with Home Information Packs

Some Estate Agents are taking unnecessary risks by obtaining HIPs from providers that do not subscribe to the HIP code.

Cost cutting homeowners opt for a DIY move

As financial belts are tightened across the UK, homeowners are taking a ‘do it yourself' approach to moving home to help keeps costs down, according to new research from Lloyds TSB Mortgages.

‘Made to Measure’ scheme puts buyers in the driving seat

Recognising the fact that each buyer is different Persimmon Homes South Coast has come up with its ‘Made to Measure’ service designed to put the buyer in the driving seat. With cheap credit now a thing of the past, the housebuilder believes its latest scheme will encourage househunters to commit to a purchase. The principle of ‘Made to Measure’ is simple. Having found their perfect Persimmon property, the buyer proceeds to purchase it on terms that most suit them by choosing from a whole range of Persimmon’s incentives.

Homebuilding & Renovating returns to Newbury

The Homebuilding & Renovating Show returns once again to the Newbury Showground on 28 and 29 June - to help homeowners improve, extend, renovate or build a house from scratch.

Green Apples for Berkeley Homes

One of the UK's leading developers, Berkeley Homes, has been recognised internationally for its unique heritage projects and sustainable urban regeneration by receiving four coveted Green Apple Awards.

Excellence award for McDermott Homes

A development by McDermott Homes has been recognised for its outstanding quality and finish by Inspector Home. The Greenbrook Fold Development in Burnley received a bronze certificate after Inspector Homes visited properties on the site to check standards of workmanship.