Property Market
Focus on new buildings may cost the earth
The British Property Federation has raised the stakes in helping to meet the Government carbon emissions targets by developing and launching an energy efficiency measurement and benchmarking tool for existing commercial properties.
It doesn't pay to listen to the anti-hip lobby
Responding to the publication of a report by a House of Lords committee into the regulations governing the introduction of Home Information Packs (HIPs) and Energy Performance Certificates, Brian Scannell, managing director of SAVA and National Energy Services, said:
Moving home costs UK economy over £500m every year
The introduction of Home Information Packs (HIPs) could considerably reduce the impact of stress, for both the consumer and for the economy, says the Association of Home Information Pack Providers (AHIPP).
Overseas property taxation to spark increase in UK holiday home ownership
HM Revenue & Customs have recently announced that UK tax payers have until the 22nd June to declare and pay tax on offshore assets including holiday homes, posing a tax dilemma for the estimated 800,000 Britons who own a home overseas.
Up, up and away
The sky's the limit for lucky home buyers in the east midlands, as Redrow heads for the clouds – with free hot air balloon rides.
Zurich first to offer online homeowner Logbook
Zurich Building Guarantee, Zurich’s direct new home warranties arm has launched the first online homeowner Log Book, ahead of the ‘go-live’ date for the Home Information Pack (HIP) in December 31.
Savvy property sellers shop around for agent fees
Savvy home sellers are managing to save on the cost of moving despite property prices increasing by 11.1 per cent over the last year according to the latest Cost of Moving Survey from Woolwich.
AHIPP responds to Merit Committee report
Mike Ockenden Director General, Association of Home Information Pack Providers (AHIPP) responds to the Merit Committee’s report on Home Information Packs (HIPs), published today:
House prices continue strong run
House prices in England and Wales have continued their recent strong run with an annual increase of 8.3 per cent in March 2007, according to figures from the Land Registry. The monthly change in house prices of 1.0 per cent raises the average house price to £178,423 in this month.
Home enhancements tips from top housebuilder
The recent downward trend in DIY has meant an increase in homeowners becoming a nation of GSI’s (Get Someone In). With more time on their hands homeowners are now making home enhancements a top priority! The UK’s largest privately owned housebuilder, Miller Homes, has noticed the keen attention to decoration detail its purchasers are making even prior to moving in!
Rental returns continue their upward path
Average total returns generated by landlords have reached their highest level in five months, as both rents and property values continue to rise. Over the past quarter, rents are up 8.2% and house prices paid by landlords up 5.5%, according to the latest Paragon Buy-to-Let Index.
Wales is hot as buy-to-let stays strong
While buy-to-let remains strong in all parts of the country, Wales stands out as the latest ‘hot spot’ for residential property investors, according to Paragon Mortgages’ latest Buy-to-Let Index.
Miller will match your parent's contributions
With parents today experiencing the ‘boomerang generation’ of kids, the UK’s largest privately owned housebuilder has developed a concept to help Yorkshire’s parents assist their children in getting their first foot on the property ladder.
Homeowners admit to testing the market
Nearly 20% of homeowners have said they would be tempted to put their house up for sale to test the market if they found that their neighbour’s property was getting a good price – even if they hadn’t previously thought about selling – according to a survey by the National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA).
Are you liable to foot the bill for church repairs?
Purchasers of properties built on church land or with names like ‘Glebe House’ or ‘Tithe Barn’ could find that they have a surprise in store in the small print of their title deeds, which could result in them having to foot the bill for a portion of the cost of repairs to the local church.