Property Market

RICS: Halifax December house price data

Commenting on the Halifax house Price data, Simon Rubinsohn, RICS chief economist said: "The rise in Halifax house price index in December came as a surprise after three successive monthly declines.

UK house prices rise in December

House prices increased by 1.3% in December following three successive monthly falls, according to the latest Halifax House Price Index.

Start the year a treat from George Wimpey

George Wimpey is offering potential purchasers a belated Christmas present, with a selection of special incentives to welcome in the New Year. Customers who visit George Wimpey South Midlands developments across the region during January and February can take advantage of a range of exciting initiatives.

Badger’s Green besieged with buyers

Traditionally winter months can be quiet for property sales as house hunters take a break from never-ending viewings and treat themselves to a well-deserved festive holiday however, Persimmon has reported this once slow season is now a thing of the past after experiencing an influx of sales at its newly launched Badger’s Green development in Llanymynech.

Move on up with Barratt in the south

Home hunters considering moving up the ladder could be in for a pleasant surprise at Barratt developments across the south with the developer’s exciting tailored buyer packages. Barratt recognises that no one buyer is the same or has the same needs so it has launched a tailored package deal, custom-made for each potential purchaser.

The Property Investor Show announces 2008 Birmingham dates

The UK's fastest growing dedicated property event returns to Birmingham’s NEC for a second year on 11th, 12th & 13th April 2008.

King Sturge property predictions for residential market 2008

The market faces a slowdown with forward indicators such as new buyer enquiries and mortgage approvals weakening recently. The credit squeeze will especially affect first-time buyer and investor demand, exacerbating affordability constraints.

South East proves popular region to move to

The South East was the most popular region for people to move to between 1996 and 2006 with 2.5 million arrivals from elsewhere in the UK, according to research from the Halifax.

Rate of annual house price growth slows in all UK regions

The annual rate of house price growth slowed in every part of the UK in the final quarter of 2007, bringing the average rate in the UK down from 9.3% to 6.9%, according to the Nationwide Building Society.

NAEA reaffirms stance on scrapping HIPs

The National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA) has reaffirmed its stance over scrapping the controversial home information pack (HIPs) legislation following fierce criticism over the Communities and Local Government’s (CLG) handling of the Packs by its own select committee.

Good time to buy a new home

Ben Stein, writing in The New York Times in 2005 said “Those worried times are the times when it is good to buy”. As evidence emerges that house prices are in limbo, faltering consumer confidence and uncertainty regarding future interest rates cuts, many people may be put off buying a new home.