Property Market
Agents report surge of properties in anticipation of HIPs launch
The National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA) has released the latest figures from its housing market survey revealing a surge of properties being placed onto the market in the run up to the anticipated June 1st HIPs launch.
Miliband unveils CO2 calculator
An online calculator that enables people to work out their carbon footprint using government-recognised data and calculations was launched by Environment Secretary David Miliband at an eco-friendly internet cafe in Central London.
New Barratt Group is number one for quality
In the week that housebuilders Barratt joined the FTSE 100 Index of Britain’s top companies, the news was celebrated by the new Group’s site managers scooping a record haul of 71 Quality Awards in the prestigious Pride In The Job competition for quality workmanship.
Housing Associations have key role in helping tenants into home ownership
Addressing housing professionals at the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) Annual Conference and Exhibition in Harrogate, Communities Secretary, Ruth Kelly acknowledged the need to provide 'ladders into ownership' to ensure social housing tenants could own a share of their property.
New homes market strives ahead
The average price for a new home reached £260,832 in May - the highest average price for a new home ever recorded by the SmartNewHomes.com monthly index.
Luxury and style at Ochil View
George Wimpey’s Ochil View development in Tullibody has opened two luxurious four bedroom showhomes - the stylish ‘Dundas’ and the spacious ‘Gullane’ - both with spectacular views over the Ochil Hills.
Today’s youth swap cap and gown for bricks and mortar
One in ten young people has sacrificed university in order to save money towards their first home. A further third of 18 -24 year olds are calling for a cut in university tuition fees to help them get on the property ladder, according to research released today by Lloyds TSB mortgages.
It is not just the value of your house that is going up
The Government needs more houses, particularly in the South East. Whilst green field sites are often subject to National Press Interest and Objection, Brownfield sites (this can include gardens with properties), are in principle encouraged for re-development.
Reality shows boost Britain's drive to thrive in home improvement
Are Property TV Shows leading to a surge in home improvement skills? Yahoo! Answers discovers nearly 50% of those polled Desire to Better Themselves at DIY and gardening.
Preserving our heritage
Increasingly many historic houses are being divided into apartments, saving them from falling into disrepair, a sad fate that has befallen many large country houses.
Homeowners speed up house sales by plugging into the Internet
Despite the increasing dominance of the Internet in organising and running people’s lives, the majority (85%) of homeowners still favour the traditional method of hiring estate agents to sell their homes.
AHIPP responds to latest RICS allegation
Mike Ockenden, Director General of Association of Home Information Pack Providers (AHIPP), responds to today’s allegation by RICS of a so called Government loop-hole in HIPs:
Joe Public landlords remain confident
Confidence remains robust, despite interest rate rises, with landlords investing for the long-term more than half of landlords are planning to increase their property portfolio.
We are on the brink of a housing crash
With virtually no safety margin in the average household budget, a further rise in interest rates could tip many homeowners over the edge, according to a study by personal finance website Fool.co.uk.
Brits spend £10bn a year on hidden costs of moving
The average household in Britain spends £23,800 on the ‘hidden’ costs of moving house over their lifetime, which equates to more than the average UK salary, according to a study by The Co-operative Bank.