Property Market
2007 marks another strong year for buy-to-let investors
Buy-to-let investors enjoyed another strong year in 2007 as total returns generated by the average residential investment property reached 21% – the highest level for 28 months.
Persimmon has a ball raising cash for charity
Persimmon Homes Wessex has donated £11,500 to Marie Curie Cancer Care after hosting its second annual ball for the charity. Held at the De Vere Hotel in Swindon the spectacular annual ball was supported by an array of Persimmon Homes contractors who hosted sponsored tables and donated gifts towards the evening’s auction and raffle.
British landlords remain upbeat about buy-to-let
Property investors remain confident about the prospects for the buy-to-let market in 2008, contradicting recent reports of a possible slowdown, according to a survey of landlords by Bradford & Bingley Group.
Sub-prime lending undermining home ownership
The dream of home ownership has turned sour for many people on low incomes who have taken out mortgages or secured loans with sub-prime lenders only to end up deep in debt and facing the prospect of homelessness, according to a report from Citizens Advice.
3 days to go until full HIPs roll out
From 14 December 2007, properties marketed for sale in England and Wales will require a Home Information Pack, which includes a home energy rating.
One in four affected by 'empty homes'
One in four people (27%) have lived on the same street as an empty home. Those who have experienced living near an empty home claim the presence of the empty home has had a negative impact on the value of property (22%) and their enjoyment of the street (22%), according to Halifax research.
Underlying strengths will aid housing market in 2008
The National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA) is predicting that the UK housing market will hold steady in 2008 thanks to the continued presence of key underlying strengths.
Property TV News channel from the Professionals!
With so much – often conflicting – information available about property prices and the housing market it can be difficult for consumers to know who to turn to for impartial advice.
AHIPP: Conservative housing review
Paul Broadhead, Deputy Director General, Association of Home Information Pack Providers (AHIPP), comments on the Conservative home-buying review launched today:
House prices drop in November
UK house prices fell by 1.1% in November, according to the latest Halifax House Price Index. In annual terms, house prices are 6.3% higher.
Deposits biggest barrier to aspirant homeowners
Raising a deposit has been identified by building societies as the most significant barrier to first time home buyers in a survey by the Building Societies Association (BSA).
Miller’s charter is much smarter
Housebuilder of the Year, Miller Homes, which has 21 developments across the Yorkshire region, has published a new Customer Charter to further affirm its commitment to making the house buying process as stress free and as straightforward as possible for its customers.
Corporate lets gain favour amongst landlords
Corporate tenants are becoming increasingly popular with buy-to-let landlords, according to research from specialist buy-to-let lender Mortgage Trust.
Give your home a style of its own this Christmas
Dressing your Christmas tree will be a whole lot easier this year according to the interior designers who create fantastic show homes for award winning housebuilder Redrow around the UK.
Beat the New Year sales with Barratt
At this time of year, have you ever noticed that not a day goes by without somebody reminding you that there are only so many shopping days left to Christmas? So, if you are thinking about getting the shopping in, there’s still time to go for that major Christmas purchase - a brand new home.