Property Market

Owning costs less than renting with FirstBuy in Bridgwater
Buying a home could make more financial sense than renting for buyers at Barratt’s latest developments in and around Bridgwater.

Don’t become part Of ‘Generation Rent’ urges Taylor Wimpey
With the startling news that one in five 18 – 34 year olds* has been forced to move back home and many are giving up hope of ever being able to get onto the property ladder, Taylor Wimpey Exeter is urging young Britons from ‘Generation Rent’ to pay ‘The Manor House’, its development in Tavistock a visit.

New homes in Hailsham available with FirstBuy
Taylor Wimpey’s superb The Grange development of new build apartments in East Sussex is now available with the fantastic FirstBuy initiative.

FirstBuy for first-timers with new homes in Bromley
It’s now even easier for first-time buyers to secure new build homes in Bromley at Taylor Wimpey’s Iconia, thanks to the Government’s FirstBuy scheme.

Dev launches all-in-one customer service system for housing sector
Dev Ltd., an Internet systems developer with over ten years of experience in housing, today announces the launch of its new customer services online solution for tenants.

A helping hand for first time buyers in Uttoxeter
First time buyers looking for a new home in Uttoxeter are being given a helping hand courtesy of the Government and house builder, Peveril Homes.

FirstBuy opportunities with new homes in Ipswich
Selected properties are available with the Government’s new FirstBuy scheme at Taylor Wimpey’s Cedarwood Grove development of new homes for sale in Kesgrave, Ipswich.
School catchment areas more important than ever for homebuyers
Moving into the catchment area of a good school is becoming an increasingly important issue for concerned homebuyers, according to new research from Santander Mortgages.

Why the NPPF is a force for good
John Elliott, Managing Director of Millwood Designer Homes, talks about the positive aspects of the new National Planning Policy Framework.

Low deposits for Stoke apartments
First time buyers don’t need to scrimp and save to step on the property ladder in Stoke on Trent, where around £6,000 could be enough to secure a brand new apartment.
Private rented sector sees further surge in demand
Nigel Terrington, Chief Executive of buy-to-let specialist Paragon Group, welcomes figures from by the Department of Communities and Local Government (DCLG) which show that more than 17% of English property stock, or one in every six homes, is now within the private rented sector (PRS).
35 - average age first time buyers expect to join housing ladder
The average age of a first time buyer has been increasing steadily since the 1960s and new research from Post Office Mortgages has revealed that 35 is the average age that a prospective homebuyer now expects to be before joining the property ladder.

New homes in St Neots now available with FirstBuy
Taylor Wimpey has launched the Government-backed FirstBuy scheme for first-time buyers at its Papermill Lock development of new homes for sale in St Neots, Cambridgeshire.

‘Rent-A-Room’ on the Rise at Park Central, Birmingham
Crest Nicholson has reported a surge in ‘Rent-A-Room’ activity following an increase in homeowners choosing to welcome a tenant at its Park Central development in Birmingham.

Low deposits needed for Selby apartments
First time buyers don’t need to scrimp and save to step on the property ladder in Selby, where around £2,000 could be enough to secure a brand new apartment.