Property Market
Mortgage tips from the experts
With mortgage lending criteria more stringent than ever before, one housebuilder has called upon its network of Independent Financial Advisors to offer advice to those currently facing problems when applying for a mortgage.
Landlords report good tenant relations as rental demand rises
An overwhelming majority of landlords say they have a good relationship with their tenants, according to a survey by the National Landlords Association (NLA).
Taylor Wimpey launches FirstBuy in Leyland
Taylor Wimpey is set to help first time buyers across Leyland get on the property ladder by offering the Government’s newly-launched FirstBuy scheme on a range of homes.
Family get a home of their own at a price they can afford
After years of renting, Jenny and Sanchia Robertshaw have finally ‘escaped’ to a home of their own in Halifax.
First-time buyer evening event at The Vales
First-time buyers in Nottinghamshire are being invited to a special evening event to help them on to the property ladder at The Vales, Bingham.
Aspiring home-owners rush to take advantage of FirstBuy
Orbit HomeBuy Agents have been flooded with enquiries from aspiring homeowners following the recent launch of the new ‘FirstBuy’ Scheme.
Halifax launches ‘Head Start Home Saver' for first time buyers
Although over three quarters of non-homeowners want to own their own home, just 14% are saving and making sacrifices to their lifestyle to achieve their ambitions, according to research from Halifax.
HomeBuy Direct now available in Bedford
First-time buyers in Bedford will be delighted to hear that selected properties at Orbit Homes’ Aspire development are now available under the government-funded HomeBuy Direct scheme.
Beware seasonality when looking for a property
With the summer months a traditionally popular time for house-hunting, the National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA) advises buyers to be aware of ‘seasonal blinkers' when buying property.
Nearly £100,000 extra for a National Park home
Homebuyers must part with almost £100,000 more to live in some of the most idyllic locations across England and Wales, according to new research by Halifax.
House prices edge up by 0.2% in July
House prices increased by 0.2% in July, according to the Nationwide House Price Index.
Free expert advice for first time buyers in Bristol
Buying your first home can be a daunting task so this weekend (Saturday 6th August; 10am – 5pm), first time buyers are being invited to a special event at The Junction, Crest Nicholson’s latest development in Stoke Gifford, to find out how easy and affordable it is to get their foot onto the property ladder.
Blacknest Golf & Country Club - for sale
GVA Humberts Leisure, the property specialists to the golf and golf hotel industries, is instructed to market Blacknest Golf & Country Club, which is situated close to the Surrey / Hampshire border in the South Downs National Park. Offers in the region of £1.25 million are invited for the freehold property.
Charles Church offers new mortgage and part exchange deal
Charles Church is stepping up to keep Britain moving, with the launch of a new mortgage product which will provide new home buyers with one of the most affordable repayment fixed rates on the market.
Guiding you through the mortgage maze
In the ongoing financial climate, buying a house and arranging a mortgage is as daunting as it has ever been.