Property Market
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Floods raise the importance of Climate Change Bill
Commenting on the publication of the report of the Parliamentary Joint Committee on the Climate Change Bill, Jane Milne, Head of Property Insurance at the ABI (Association of British Insurers) said: “The floods of the last five weeks remind us of the devastating impact of severe weather on people's lives and livelihoods.
Farmland prices rise at fastest rate for 30 years
Average farmland prices rose by 27.3% in the year to June 2007, the fastest rate of growth since 1977, according to the Knight Frank Farmland Market Review.
Flat building bias causes house prices to rocket
The percentage of new houses being developed in favour of flats has fallen by 25%, reveals the latest report from CB Richard Ellis and Hamptons International.
AHIPP member first to complete launch day HIP
AHIPP member 7Side Ltd was the first to complete a Home Information Pack (HIP), following the launch of packs for properties with four bedrooms or more, yesterday.
House prices rise 0.7% in July
House prices increased by 0.7% in July, according to the latest Halifax House Price Index. This is the fourth consecutive month that house prices have grown by less than 1.0%, confirming that house price inflation is slowing.
Estate Agents relieved over latest rate decision
The National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA) has expressed relief over the Bank of England’s decision today to maintain interest rates at 5.75%.
Barratt wins three regeneration awards
Leading urban regenerator Barratt has won three coveted Housing Design Awards, which aim to celebrate housing of great ambition and vision. Two major partnership projects in Rochdale, Lancashire and a third in London, which involved the careful restoration of a terrace of listed Georgian townhouses, won the accolades.
Healey confirms EU flood recovery funding application
Flood Recovery Minister John Healey has announced the Government's intention to lodge an application to the European Commission for support from the European Union Solidarity Fund (EUSF) to help recovery from the recent flooding in the UK.
Rental expectations highest in over six years
Business demand for commercial property remained firm in the second quarter propelling rental expectations to a 6 and a half year high, while a geographical split has emerged in the retail sector, says the latest RICS’ Commercial Property Survey.
New support for homeowners to get green grants
A new system to help homebuyers get green grants worth hundreds of pounds to lower their fuel bills and make their homes greener has been announced today, linked to the introduction of Home Information Packs and Energy Performance Certificates.
HIPs go live as AHIPP dismisses scaremongering myths
As of today, properties with four bedrooms or more will require a Home Information Pack (HIP) when they are put up for sale.
Developers take new steps to address flood risks
The recent floods that have hit the UK have rung alarm bells with home owners/purchasers and developers alike, and the need to place even more emphasis on overcoming potential flood risks in new homes has become apparent.
Travel times have a major impact on property prices
House prices fall by about £1,000 for every additional minute of travel time outside the M25 on routes out of London, according to research by Savills. It also shows that commuter numbers and house prices are directly linked.
Landlord’s mop up – What to do if you are hit by floods
Summer 2007 has so far been a wet and miserable affair with severe weather conditions affecting many areas across the UK. Flooding has become a real and dangerous issue to home owners, devastating many homes and causing thousands of pounds worth of damage to people’s possessions.