Property Market
UK house prices fall 2.5% in March
House prices fell by 2.5% in March, prices in Quarter 1 were 1.0% lower than in 2007 Quarter 4, according to the latest Halifax House Price Index. House prices in March were 1.1% higher than a year earlier.
Nationwide highlights changes to rental payments for landlords
Nationwide Specialist Lending has sounded a note of caution as changes to housing benefit for low-income individuals come into effect.
Local housing allowance goes live nationally
A new way of calculating Housing Benefit will help tenants become more financially independent and put them on the road back to work, announced Minister for Employment and Welfare Reform Stephen Timms today.
Persimmon Homes Anglia sets the standard
Persimmon Homes Anglia is pleased to announce that it is one of only a handful of housebuilders that has certified 98 per cent of its site staff as fully qualified operatives, two years ahead of the scheduled target date.
Linden Homes named Housebuilder of the Year
Linden Homes received the award for Housebuilder of the Year at the coveted Building Awards this week, the second time in three months the developer has received a top accolade, further cementing its outstanding reputation throughout the housebuilding industry.
Over a million households argue over noise
More than 1.1 million households have argued with their neighbours about noise, according to a new survey.
Citizens Advice welcomes success of tenancy deposit protection
Citizens Advice social policy officer Liz Phelps said: “It is real cause for celebration that one year on from the introduction of the government’s tenancy deposit protection - something we campaigned for over many years - one million deposits are now protected.
Tenancy deposit protection means 86% of tenants get cash back
mydeposits.co.uk, a Government-authorised insurance-based tenancy deposit protection scheme protecting over £177 million of deposits, has published its figures marking the first anniversary of the legislation.
15 locations shortlisted for next stage of eco-towns programme
The country's first eco-towns took a step closer to becoming reality as Housing Minister Caroline Flint announced 15 potential locations will go forward to the next stage, providing the opportunity for a major boost in affordable housing across the country whilst tackling climate change.
Redrow hot air balloon takes off for second season
Award winning developer Redrow is preparing to take its marketing campaign sky high for the second year running. The house builder’s very own hot air balloon will once again be going up, up and away at balloon fiestas, county shows and other prestigious events across the UK.
Housebuilders get creative to help sellers make a move
Today's new homebuyers can get the edge over the second hand market, securing a guaranteed sale and price for their existing home, says leading housebuilder Galliford Try Homes. Instead of having to wait for a buyer and an uncertain selling price, customers of Galliford Try's regional housebuilders can take up a part exchange scheme, offering a fair and guaranteed price for their home, enabling them to reserve their new home immediately.
Barratt offers cash award if you recommend a friend
Barratt is offering a cash award that is sure to beat the winter blues and give you some extra money for the spring. If you recommend the award-winning developer to a friend who subsequently buys a new home at a Barratt development, you will receive £1,000 after legal completion.
No price change in weaker housing market
House prices in England and Wales remained static during February, with no monthly price change, according to the latest figures from Land Registry. The average house price stands at £185,616.
Redrow says out with the old, in with the new
Homebuyers looking for a new home, but worried about selling their existing property, will find help on hand from Redrow. The award-winning housebuilder is offering homehunters the opportunity to part-exchange, on selected plots, at developments across Wiltshire and Gloucestershire; helping those customers who need to sell up before moving in.
Landlords remain committed to property investment
Average rents reached a new peak of £11,886 in February, up from £11,604 in January, according to Paragon’s latest Buy-to-Let Index.