Property Market
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.
Change one thing on World Environment Day
Climate Change and Environment Minister Ian Pearson will today ask people to mark World Environment Day by identifying the one change they can make in their everyday lives to protect the environment and fight climate change.
How much cash is hidden in your attic?
Homeowners keen to increase the value of their property often undertake the wrong home improvements, according to research by GE Money Home Lending.
Landlords unaware of Government-run Tenant Deposit Scheme
Disputes over damage, late payment of rent or unpaid bills are some of the most common gripes that lead to the breakdown in the landlord/tenant relationship.
Fix your mortgage rate now for five years
There are Bank of England warnings that the mortgage rate could rise again this summer, but you do not need to let this stop you having your dream home.
Housing and mortgage market activity softening
It is now clear that housing and mortgage market activity is softening in response to rising interest rates, says the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML).
Landlords feel the pinch
A new Landlords Profitability Index shows that recent rate rises have had a slight impact on profits, with increased mortgage payments eating into rental income for many buy-to-let landlords.
Yorkshire’s burglary hotspots announced - Be safe in a new home!
Two of Yorkshire’s most cosmopolitan cities have unfortunately been named in the Endsleigh Insurance research as being a place most at risk from burglary.
Trust thy neighbour?
Developers need to be doing more to build sustainable communities, according to the country’s largest privately owned housebuilder, Miller Homes.
First time buyer plight increases following latest rate rise
The National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA) has expressed its concern over the plight of first time buyers following this month’s interest rate rise to 5.5%.
Housing market stable over Easter Break
The housing market remained steady over the Easter period, according to figures from the National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA).
Tenancy Deposit Protection shows early success
A Government drive to prevent rogue landlords wrongfully withholding tenants' deposits is showing early signs of success, according to figures published for the first time today.
Townends give Wellingtons the boot!
Townends are delighted to announce the opening of two new offices in Aldershot and Ash Vale after acquiring Wellington Property Services.
Number of houses sold over £1m in one month up 48% year-on-year
“Publication of the Land Registry’s latest figures for April confirm a number of suspicions,” says Henry Pryor, founder of Primemove.com.