Property Market
New house price gap narrows
The gap between the average price of new homes sold in Scotland and England has narrowed to just one per cent, according to figures released by NHBC, the new home warranty and insurance provider in the UK.
UKALA recommends Tenancy Deposit Solutions Ltd
The UK Association of Lettings Agents Ltd (UKALA) have recommended to their members that they use Tenancy Deposit Solutions Ltd (TDSL) as their form of protecting tenant deposits as now required under the Housing Act 2004. TDSL is the insurance-based scheme sponsored by the National Landlords Association (NLA) and administered by Hamilton Fraser Insurance (HFIS).
Planning a loft conversion? Remember Part B
Loft conversions are one of the most popular ways of increasing living space for growing families. Empty loft space provides the opportunity to create an extra, virtually self contained, living and sleeping area - perfect for teenagers who can enjoy a taste of independent bedsit life in their own homes. Every year a staggering number of homeowners extend their living area into their lofts, adding both an extra floor and extra value to their homes.
The British spring clean is alive and green
Despite a common perception that the traditional spring clean is a relic of the past, it is in fact very much alive and kicking.
Insurance against 'gazumping' available to buyers
OneMove has today announced that it is to offer its popular Home Buyers Expense Insurance (HBEI) to ALL house buyers in England and Wales. Previously, the insurance was only available to OneMove customers who had registered for one of the company's financial or conveyancing services.
Just the ticket for a moving experience
Moving home is never easy and the last thing anyone wants to do on the first night is cook – especially in an unfamiliar kitchen surrounded by boxes.
Dust off your tools!
With fine spring weather and a long weekend ahead, Easter is the perfect time for DIY-ers to dust off their tools and set to work on some of the jobs around the house that have been building up over the winter.
Persimmon’s mortgage plan helps buyers move on up
A brand new mortgage product, designed exclusively for Persimmon Homes, has launched across Yorkshire. This entirely new product, known as Capital Plan, has been developed for Persimmon’s four-strong group of Yorkshire companies operating from a network of regional offices in York, Beverley, Doncaster and Leeds.
It’s not all hard hats & house bricks
Pupils looking for advice and guidance regarding career choices are sure to benefit from Persimmon Homes’ latest education initiative. Persimmon, the UK’s largest housebuilder, has launched the first in a series of careers posters which have been distributed to more than 4,000 careers offices and secondary schools across the UK.
Strong house price growth in February 2007
February data from the Land Registry shows a further house price gain, with an annual increase of 8.5 per cent. The monthly change in house prices of 1.0 per cent raises the average house price to £177,099 in February 2007.
Tenancy Deposit Solutions Ltd announces fees for agents
Tenancy Deposit Solutions Ltd (TDSL) has announced its tariff for agents who join the tenancy deposit protection scheme which it is running.
Eco-building fans get access to timber frame know-how
Eco-conscious self builders, housebuilders, architects and others can now benefit from a one stop information service from the UK Timber Frame Association (UKTFA), which includes access to the UKTFA’s technical helpline, training information and advance knowledge of timber frame industry developments.
Bidding wars on rentals as prices rise by 18% in 12 months
Hamptons International, international residential agents, has revealed a staggering increase in rental prices across London – with up to 18% rental increases over the last 12 months. Severely low stock levels combined with increasing numbers of prospective tenants coming to market has pushed up prices, forcing many desperate would-be tenants into a bidding war.
No excuse not to join
There’s no excuse for any residential estate agent in England and Wales not to belong to the Ombudsman for Estate Agents scheme and abide by its Government-approved Code of Practice.
UK house price growth slows in March
The housing market showed further signs of cooling during March. The price of a typical house increased by 0.4% during the month, bringing the annual rate of house price inflation back into single digits at 9.3%, according to the Nationwide Building Society.