Property Market
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.
Moving home? Don’t be in the dog house with your pets
We all know that moving house is one of the most stressful times in life, but have you thought how demanding it is on your pets? It’s not just a case of considering how you and your children are going to fit into a new neighbourhood, have you thought about how your pet will adjust to new surroundings too?
George Wimpey welcomes back Linda
Linda Smith has re-joined George Wimpey West Scotland as a sales manager having previously worked for the company for 5½ years as a sales executive.
Open house at Jones Homes this Easter!
Show homes and sales centres at all Jones Homes’ current developments in the North West will be open every day over Easter.