Property Market
UK house prices rise 1.1% in April
House prices rose by 1.1% in April, the smallest monthly rise so far this year and the second lowest since July 2006, according to the latest Halifax House Price Index.
Postcode snobs!
London might be one of the world’s most exciting cities for business, but it seems that many companies looking to secure office space in the capital still adopt a conservative approach and follow the flock to find an office in the most desirable postcode for their type of enterprise – irrespective of cost.
Free your loft economy by a B&Q advisor
Do you dread going into your loft because of the piles of junk and clutter lurking up there? Then you live in one of the millions of homes with money-making potential…that is also leaking cash and carbon dioxide.
Brits drop DIY for DFY (Done For You)
As we enter the peak season for home improvements, Brits have revealed that their love affair with DIY may finally be beginning to wane, according to new research from Woolwich mortgages.
Brits spend just 96 minutes viewing a property before making an offer
British homeowners spent longer choosing their last annual holiday than they did viewing their current home, according to new research from Abbey Mortgages. The average amount of time spent choosing a holiday is 139 minutes, compared with just 96 minutes spent viewing a property before putting in an offer.
Hip-hop your way to a brand new home
George Wimpey East Midlands is holding a special event for home-owners this weekend – and everyone who comes along could save on the cost of moving. The George Wimpey Hip-Hop Weekend takes place on Saturday 12th May and Sunday 13th May at the leading housebuilder’s developments across the region, to help people get their house on the market before June 1 when Home Information Packs (HIPs) are introduced.
The truth about energy assessors and the cost of HIPs
A survey of 10 leading training and assessment centres for Home Inspectors and Domestic Energy Assessors (DEAs) shows that there will be in excess of 3,500 trained and accredited operatives by June 1st.
Homebuilding & Renovating shows come to Newbury
The launch of the Newbury Homebuilding & Renovating Show at the Newbury Showground on 23 and 24 June will help homeowners find the right products and services to convert, extend, renovate or build a house from scratch.
First time buyers are the winners from landlords selling up
First time buyers have been snapping up properties from landlords who have sold property in the last two years according to research from Alliance & Leicester Mortgages.
Top ways to sell your home this season
With the UK house market entering peak selling season, Hamptons International, one of the UK’s premier international residential agents, and a subsidiary of Emaar properties, has revealed the top ten ways to enhance and refresh your home in preparation for the spring property market.
Planning to be made easier in 2007
The Government has announced the timetable for the rollout of a standard planning application form for use across all English Local Planning Authorities – a move which is welcomed by commercial property specialist Underwoods.
Maximising regeneration funds
A new guide for developers on how to take advantage of public sector funding for regeneration schemes has been published.
Top four fears of leaseholders
A recent survey carried out by online property solution provider, leaseholderSupport.co.uk has revealed what flat owners fear the most. The top four fears are; illegal alterations by neighbours, having no reserve fund for big repair bills, neighbours avoiding payments and paperwork.
Landlords drive down energy use in offices
Landlords can now report, monitor and drive down their buildings’ energy use and CO2 emissions in an industry-standard way, thanks to a new online service.
How much does it cost to “go green?”
Building green developments towards a zero carbon standard costs an additional £20 per square foot (psf), according to new research from CBRE Hamptons International.