Property Market

Unprecedented surge in homeowners wanting quick sale

National Homebuyers experienced a surge of enquiries last month with the number doubling compared to June 2007.

What impact are HIPs having on the property market?

After a decade of debate, this week Home Information Packs (HIPs) finally hit the property market and the phased introduction of the controversial legislation began in England and Wales.

Do you know your flood risk?

Homecheck Professional launches the most comprehensive flood report for residential property.

Fractional Life announces UK’s First Fractional Ownership Expo

This Summer sees the Fractional Life brand move into the consumer’s consciousness with the Fractional Life Expo - an innovative open-air exhibition which comes to the heart of the City of London from Monday 20th through to Wednesday 22nd August.

Launch of the Off-Plan Property Exchange website

Many successful property investors buy property 'off-plan', this means that the property is bought at the planning stage before it has been built, often with the intention of selling at a profit on completion.

Your house could be worth more than your estate agent's valuation

House values can sometimes be misleading. An Estate Agent will visit your property with a view to marketing. He will take into account your home as seen; property and garden and based on his expertise will give you an overall market value.

Half of first time buyers opt to live near the office

As property prices continue to escalate, first time buyers face making more sacrifices with many opting for convenience for work over their social life, according to research by Alliance & Leicester Mortgages’ movingimproving index.

Councils making good progress with new housing licensing laws

Landlords and councils are progressing well with new housing licensing laws according to a comprehensive survey released today by LACORS, the Local Authorities Coordinators of Regulatory Services.

Connells expands its service to house builders

Connells, one of the country’s leading estate agency groups, has acquired a 75% shareholding in Spaull Ltd, which trades as New Homes Mortgage Helpline and Home Exchange.

Co-operative Bank sponsors groundbreaking green housing initiative

Tackling climate change and providing affordable housing for first time buyers are the biggest challenges facing the British housing market today.

HIPS completed in 48 hours

Pack providers have defied the critics, turning around real-time orders for Home Information Packs (HIPs) in under 48 hours.

Land Registry consultation on further legislation for e-conveyancing

Land Registry has announced the second of two important consultations which invites comment on further secondary legislation required for the introduction of e-conveyancing. The fourteen-week consultation begins on Friday 10 August and ends on 16 November 2007.