Property Market
Southend is UK's top house price performer in 2012
Southend recorded the biggest rise in house prices among major UK towns and cities over the past year, according to new research by Halifax.
Final home launched at Combe Ridge with access to National Park
Having only launched the second property in November, Millwood Designer Homes is already witnessing huge success at Combe Ridge in Eastbourne as two of the three homes are now sold.
Average British property values up £2,298 during 2012
The value of the average British home has risen by £2,298 over the last year, according to research from property website Zoopla.co.uk.
New homes with a difference at Evelyn Place, Crawley Down
UK buyers no longer need to travel further afield in search for alternative accommodation as Banner Homes Southern venture into a different realm of home design.
First time buyer demand prompts launch of new apartments at Dove Hill
Barratt is offering visitors to Dove Hill in picturesque Stonehouse even more to choose from – by launching a selection of two bedroom apartments at the popular development.
Poor pension provision drives investors to buy to let
A stable income and a boost to insufficient pension provision are the two top priorities of buy to let investors wishing to make a new investment over the next twelve months, reveals Assetz in its annual Buy to Let Investor Survey.
Local companies join forces to make renewable heating clearer
Two local companies have teamed up to help property owners make sense of popular, new renewable heating technologies and the latest government financial incentives.
Shared ownership proves popular with first time buyers
New research from Lloyds TSB indicates that almost half of first time buyers are looking at shared equity or shared ownership schemes to enable them to get a foot on the housing ladder and a quarter of those said it was their only chance of buying a home.
New homes offer best of both worlds
Set on the edge of Royston, new Redrow homes offer a commuter haven, in a quiet country setting, with easy access to local amenities.
Top tips for first time buyers in Bristol
Find a dream house. Agree a price. Shake hands. Pick up the keys. Move in. Wouldn’t it be great if buying a house was this simple? Unfortunately, Redrow know that it’s a little more complicated than this, especially for first time buyers.
New homes for first buyers and families in Spennymoor
Barratt North East is set to start work on a new development of homes for first-time buyers and families in Spennymoor.
First time buyers helped by £1,000 cashback and rate reductions
Yorkshire Building Society is going further to help first time buyers by offering up to £1,000 cashback to ease the cost of getting on the property ladder.
First-time buyer activity receives October boost
The number of loans advanced to first-time buyers in October returned to levels similar to those seen over the summer following a slow September, according to data released by the Council of Mortgage Lenders.
The beauty of a Grade II listed property available to first time buyers
Providing a rare opportunity to purchase a shared ownership apartment in a Grade II listed building, Home Group is currently selling two, 1 bedroom apartments in one of Wokingham’s most prestigious buildings, The Elms.
Virgin Money reduces rates for first time buyers
Virgin Money is reducing a number of interest rates in its residential mortgage range. The updated range will be available from 7 December 2012 and the main changes are focused on helping those borrowers who have a smaller deposit, including first time buyers.