Property Market
Home movers against Home Information Packs
The Government’s announcement to delay the implementation of Home Information Packs (HIPs) by two months, just eight days before they were due to come into force on the 1st June, has done nothing to change attitudes of the UK population.
RICS: May Halifax house price figures
Commenting on today’s Halifax figures, David Stubbs, RICS senior economist said: “The housing market slowdown is now well and truly underway. With mortgage rates continuing to rise, first time buyers are finding it increasingly difficult to afford the massive mortgages they now require to get on the ladder.
UK house prices rise 0.3% in May
UK house prices increased by 0.3% in May, the smallest monthly gain this year and the third consecutive slowing in the monthly growth rate, according to the latest Halifax House Price Index.
Unique property web TV channel launched
If you’ve ever bought a house, you’ll know how time consuming it is trailing around numerous properties that ‘looked nice from the brochure’ or from photographs on estate agent’s websites.
The HIP Way To Buy And Sell Your House
They may be dithering over the date but the basics remain the same. The Home Improvement Pack - love it or hate it, make sure you understand it.
New home starts show moderate year-on-year growth
Statistics released by NHBC reveal that the number of applications to build new homes across the UK increased by a small percentage year-on-year during the period from February to April 2007.
Online and on hand at BBC Good Homes Show 2007
Land Registry is pleased to announce that it will again be demonstrating Land Register Online, its hugely popular internet service for the general public, at this year's BBC Good Homes Show from 13 - 17 June at the Birmingham NEC.
Social housing more energy efficient than private sector homes
Council houses are among the most energy efficient homes in the country, according to a major Government report into house conditions.
New post will help the poorest manage money better
More help is on its way for residents of affordable housing providers to develop their financial know-how from next month.
CIOB evolves online library
The world's largest collection of construction management literature has been redeveloped online by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB).
Young homebuyers in the dark on homebuying basics
More than two in five (40 per cent) first time property buyers don’t know the difference between a leasehold and freehold property – and a north-south divide on mortgage literacy is emerging – according to a new “Safe as Houses” homebuyer report from AA Legal Services.
Northern Ireland Assembly urged to tackle affordability constraints
The rapid growth in house prices in Northern Ireland has contributed to the number of first-time buyers reaching its lowest level for 26 years, the Council of Mortgage Lenders said today.
High five for Persimmon’s Apprentice Award Scheme
Persimmon Homes has launched its Apprentice of the Year award scheme. Now in its fifth year, the contest aims to showcase and celebrate the achievements of the company’s own ever growing number of apprentices and highlight their value in the workplace, a figure which currently stands at 290 across 24 regional offices.
NHBC and Dr Phyllis Starkey MP target housing affordability
NHBC, the independent authority and leading expert on UK new home construction joined forces with Milton Keynes MP and Chair of the Communities and Local Government Select Committee for a site visit on Friday (June 1, 2007) to support the key Government target of increasing the supply of affordable and sustainable homes.
Living life in the fast lane
Making the move into a brand new home can sometimes be a lengthy process, especially for those who buy off-plan, but one developer has a limited selection of homes available in Cornwall and Devon ready to move into straight away.