Property Market
Making an entrance with Haddonstone
As more and more new properties are built throughout the country, homeowners are increasingly looking for ways to make their houses stand out from the crowd.
AHIPP responds to today's vote in the Commons
Mike Ockenden Director General, Association of Home Information Pack Providers (AHIPP), comments on today’s vote in the Commons: “Yet again, Government has demonstrated its commitment to reducing the carbon emissions of our housing stock and to improving the house buying and selling process for consumers across England and Wales, through the implementation of Home Information Packs (HIPs).
RICS comment on the parliamentary debate on HIPS
Commenting on today's parliamentary debate on HIPS, RICS spokesperson Jeremy Leaf said: "Today's debate highlights the need for immediate Government action. The introduction of HIPS will have few benefits to the consumer and adversely affect the housing market and the wider economy.
The price of daylight rockets
The price of daylight has rocketed following the outcome of a recent landmark court case, says commercial property specialist Underwoods. Developers that interfere with the Right to Light of an adjacent property owner or occupier are warned that they may be held liable to pay substantial damages.
Flats and terraces top UK housing type
As Gordon Brown calls for a 'home-owning democracy', NHBC's latest statistics reveal the demand for affordable homes is fuelling an increase in flats, maisonettes and family-friendly terraced houses in the UK.
Grass is greener for tenants
The importance of living in a green belt or conservation area, or within reach of the countryside is being underestimated by landlords according to new research from Birmingham Midshires ‘Not So Average Joe’ campaign.
HIPS – The debate goes on
Home Information Packs are proving to be one of the most talked about changes in the conveyancing market for decades. Solicitor, Angela Hesketh, from legal firm Lees Lloyd Whitley advises.
AHIPP reassures consumers, environmentalists and industry on the future of HIPS
The Association of Home Information Pack Providers (AHIPP) has today indicated their disappointment in the latest statement, released by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), indicating that they plan to commence judicial review proceedings against the Communities and Local Government department.
UK Investors surge to Florida market
GE Money Home Lending, based in the UK, has seen a 100% increase in business to date in 2007, based upon the same period in 2006, bucking the sentiments that property investors are turning away from the Florida market place as a choice for their holiday homes.
Buy-to-let is still a good investment in London
Comparing April 2006 with April 2007, rents secured through Chesterton have increased across the overall market, signalling that the buy-to-let market is still strong and continues to be a good investment.
House prices rise despite HIPs supply increase
House prices gained further momentum in April despite increased supply triggered by the forthcoming introduction of HIPS (Home Information Packs), according to the latest RICS’ UK housing market survey.
Any attempt to derail packs will put back energy efficiency for years
The future, improved energy efficiency of our homes could be seriously delayed by a vote taking place in the House of Commons this Wednesday, warns the Association of Home Information Pack Providers (AHIPP).
Brits spend £54,400 moving home in a lifetime
The average Briton moves home between 3 or 4 times in a lifetime, according to research from Abbey Mortgages.
UK house price inflation falls
The UK house price inflation rate fell from 11.8 per cent in February 2007 to 10.9 per cent in March 2007, according to the Communities and Local Government (CLG).
Spring clean your home the natural way
Spring is in the air – traditionally the time to start thinking about freshening up your home. This year, why not ring the changes and instead of tackling the chores with modern cleaning products consider eco-friendly remedies which will do the job just as well?