Property Market
Leaseholders to know how their service charges are being spent
Junior Housing Minister Iain Wright MP has set out proposals to protect tenants paying service charges and improve transparency around how landlords hold money.
Landlords expect their portfolios to double
New landlords expect their portfolios to double over the next five years – rising from an average of 1.8 properties now, to 4.0 properties in five years’ time, according to the latest research by Mortgage Trust.
HIPs - OFT advises estate agents on their obligations
The OFT has today advised all estate agents in England and Wales that a failure to comply with the new Home Information Packs (HIPs) regulations could result in a ban from estate agency work.
FTB Team to help buyers take first steps onto housing ladder
A bright green Freelander is set for a starring role in the mission to help first time buyers in the Wiltshire, Gloucester and Bristol areas get that vital first step on the housing ladder this summer. The Barratt Homes FTB Team will be out and about in the Freelander this month (August) to spread the word about how it can help with initiatives specifically aimed at the first time buyer market.
HIPs don't swing
Commenting on tomorrow's HIPs launch, Louise Cuming, head of mortgages at price comparison website moneysupermarket.com, said: “The current Home Information Pack incarnation is spineless and futile.
Take summer living outdoors with George Wimpey
With the spring cleaning now behind you it’s time to prepare for some serious summer living! Getting your outside space in order needn’t be a chore – it’s great exercise in the sunshine and once done, you can relax and soak up the rays with a cool drink in your hand, knowing you’re always ready for an impromptu barbecue with friends.
New Land Director for Redrow in Scotland
With 20 years of experience in the building and housing sector – and even a stint as a giraffe keeper - David Wallace, Redrow’s new land director in Scotland is sure to make his mark on the company.
Honesty is the best policy for over 50s home sellers
What’s on your list when looking for a new home? Big kitchen? Spacious rooms? Open fire? Research by Saga Home Insurance, the leading provider of goods and services for the over 50s, today reveals that the age of the vendor should be a key consideration, as those aged 50+ are less likely than any other age group to lie in order to sell their home.
London sales drive house prices in England and Wales
House price change in England and Wales remained positive for residential property transactions that completed in June 2007.
Overseas buyers fuel country house price growth
Prices of country houses grew by an average of 3.3% in the second quarter of the year leading to an annualised price growth of 11.6% for manor houses and 10.4% for all country houses, according to the latest Knight Frank Prime Country House Index.
Things to know about HIPS before 1st August 2007
If you plan to put a residential property, with four bedrooms or more, up for sale on or after 1st August 2007 in England or Wales you will need to acquire a Home Information Pack (HIP) before your property goes on the market.
HIP code puts pay to loophole rumours
The HIP Code, which was first launched by the Association of Home Information Pack Providers (AHIPP) in 2006, has put pay to rumours of so called ‘loopholes’ in the current Home Information Pack (HIP) regulations.
Telford Homes’ site managers take pride in their work
Telford Homes has scored a double win at the prestigious NHBC awards for the work of two of its site managers on developments in North and East London. Damian Barden and Luke Heslin have been selected from over 18,000 site managers across the UK to receive one of just 400 Quality awards in the NHBC ‘Pride in the Job’ competition, for the Icona and Cosmopolitan developments respectively.
New MD for Miller Homes North West
Miller Homes has appointed Sue Warwick as managing director for its North West operation – the company’s largest regional business with over 800 completions recorded in 2006.
Outlook remains bleak for graduate first time buyers
The fourth annual Scottish Widows Bank Graduate First Time Buyer report launched today confirms the continuing predicament graduate first time buyers face in getting a foot on the property ladder.