Property Market
UK’s largest property exhibition brings everything under one roof
From struggling first time buyers, to holiday home seekers and investors looking to expand their property portfolios, The Homebuyer Show is returning to London in March 2007 with information and advice for people on every step of the property ladder.
First time buyers will rely on above inflation salary increases
Reports that salary increases are set to reach a record high this April, will be good news for many first time buyers as the majority are relying on being paid a higher than average salary to buy their first property, according to a survey by the Homebuyer Show, which asked first time buyers how they planned to get on the property ladder.
Invest in houses, not flats
Invest in houses, not flats to cash in on the highest capital returns and rental yields says leading property expert and author David Lawrenson, of lettingfocus.com.
Divorce and superstition does not deter house buyers
Buyers can’t be choosers in a sellers’ market and as a new survey reveals, there is very little that will discourage today’s determined housebuyer.
Persimmon adds the finishing touches to new homes
Persimmon Homes is proving extremely popular with a wide variety of purchasers all looking to secure a house worth coming home to in enviable locations across East Midlands.
Land Registry helps Lord Crewe's Charity secure future
The legacy of 18th century nobleman and leading clergyman, Lord Crewe, is to be safeguarded for future generations following help from Land Registry.
NALS negotiates preferential rate for firms into TDS Ltd scheme
The National Approved Letting Scheme (NALS) has negotiated a reduced annual subscription to TDS Ltd’s insurance-based tenancy deposit scheme.
HIPs rules bring massive rise in consumer protection
Consumer protection for people buying and selling residential property in England and Wales receives a massive boost.
Wise up to water wastage
Contrary to popular belief water scarcity is not just a problem for Southern England. No part of the UK or Ireland is immune from water shortages and in the past decade Scotland, Southern Ireland and even the Lake District have suffered drought. With much of the 150 litres of water we each use on a daily basis being wasted, now is the time to think about how to reduce waste and save our most valuable resource.
'Location location location' formula helps Michael Fish 'reign' for 30 years
Distinguished weather forecaster Michael Fish has revealed how the property mantra “Location, Location, Location” helped him avoid a storm in the property market when choosing his first home.
Ringley Legal Service Team delivers results
Property solution providers, Ringley, has reported that it's Legal Services Team who deliver affordable services for typical lease breaches such as service charge arrears, breach of covenant and title defects, achieved a successful outcome for over 800 arrears litigation cases received last year with only 35 cases proceeding to detailed evidential exchange or full hearing.
Life in pathfinder areas is improving
Housing markets and population levels in the nine pathfinder areas are in a better position than for many years, new research shows.
Places for People and Cofton announce £300m joint venture
‘Making Places’ is a unique partnership which aims to set new standards in developing and delivering sustainable communities.
Tenants and landlords benefit from leaflets explaining tenancy deposit protection
A publicity campaign will begin today explaining how Tenancy Deposit Protection (TDP) will benefit private tenants and landlords in ethnic minorities. The campaign - which will include two leaflets, one directed at tenants and one at landlords and agents, as well as radio and press advertising - will be translated into Bengali, Urdu, Polish, Chinese, Turkish, Welsh, Punjabi, and Gujarati.
Double rate rise starting to bite, but UK market still robust
Following the frantic rate of house buying activity in Greater London at the end of 2006 which saw prices rising by nearly 7% for the quarter, bringing the annual figure in Greater London to over 12%, UK regulated expatriate mortgage broker Offshoreonline.org has detected a slowing down in both the rate of price rises and the volume of homes being bought. High city bonuses, which were widely reported in the press, undoubtedly had both a real and perceived impact on prices, as ordinary buyers rushed to agree deals before city bonuses were paid out.