Property Market
Surge in accredited DEAS
Latest figures show that there are now, nearly 1,600 Domestic Energy Assessors (DEAs) accredited and ready to produce Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) for the 1st August.
Just two million Brits live in their dream home
Such is the desire to get onto the property ladder it seems that wherever Brits lay their hat they make it their home, according to Alliance & Leicester Mortgages’ movingimproving index.
Rising interest rates are boosting buy-to-let sector
In the wake of July’s 0.25% base rate rise – the fifth in the past 11 months, which takes the base rate to 5.75% – a report published by Nationwide’s specialist lender, UCB Home Loans, says that rising interest rates and increasing house prices are making it easier for landlords to let their properties.
Early Day Motion calls for estate agency licensing
The Halifax Estate Agents' (HEA) campaign for compulsory licensing of all estate agents gained a welcome boost today from Clive Betts MP.
Prize proves Miller is safe as houses
Top ten UK housebuilder Miller Homes has picked up a major industry award for its commitment to improving health and safety on all of its Yorkshire developments.
Void periods follow favourable trend as tenant demand soars
Void periods on private rented properties (the average number of weeks that they remain empty in a year) have been falling steadily for the last nine months, according to the latest research by Paragon Mortgages.
Fall out of bed and into the office with Persimmon Homes
With more and more business’ ensuring employees get a decent work-life balance, home working has been on the increase year on year, with The Work Foundation reporting that people choosing to work from home has increased by 13 per cent each year since 1997.
From No.11 to No.10
Gordon should be treasuring his move next door – No.10 Downing Street could have a price tag of a cool £2.75million if put up for sale, reveals new research by personal finance website Fool.co.uk.
RICS: June Halifax house price figures
Commenting on Halifax house price figures, Oliver Gilmartin, RICS senior economist said: "The softer trend in this months housing data will not prevent the MPC from raising interest rates tomorrow as the economy continues to show solid expansion with price pressures remaining a worry.
House prices up 0.4% in June
House prices increased by 0.4% in June, the second successive monthly rise of less than 0.5%, according to the latest Halifax House Price Index.
Postcode lottery for local searches delays home purchases
Thousands of home buyers in England are having house purchases delayed as they wait up to three weeks for essential information for their purchase, while others receive the same data in a few days, it was revealed today.
A Complete Property Buyer’s Guide To Retirement & Beyond
An informative and practical guide to retirement property, this 132 page book is designed to help those who are looking forward to lifestyle and property changes as work and careers take a lesser role.
Bellway nominated as number one for regeneration skills
In a new survey focusing upon leading regeneration practitioners, housebuilder Bellway has been ranked top in the UK in the residential construction field and as one of the country’s leading regeneration companies.
Helping with handovers
The completion of the handover of a new property is a complex process which requires technical, managerial and personal skills.
Severn Trent comment on HIPS
Mark Jarvis, General Manager, Severn Trent Searches, comments: "Last week’s announcement revealing Yvette Cooper will remain Minister for Housing and Planning and furthermore continue her role with a much higher profile, surely signifies the anticipated backing from Gordon Brown on HIPs.