Property Market
Linden helps first time buyers in Bristol
If you’re struggling to get your foot on the property ladder then Linden Homes Western may just be able to help. That’s because at CMYK, it’s development of new apartments in Bristol, the house builder is holding a first time buyer weekend this Saturday and Sunday, 16th and 17th July, from 10am to 5pm.
UK housing market confidence wanes
The number of homeowners who expect house prices to rise over the next six months has fallen over the last quarter, according to the latest Zoopla.co.uk Housing Market Sentiment Survey.
Britons want to live with Cheryl Cole!
She may have been keeping a low profile for a while but Cheryl Cole has topped a recent poll of UK tenants, who said they’d like to share a pad with her.
Staycations boost UK second home market
Staycations and a new way of holidaying pushed second home ownership in the South West to a new record high last year, according to the latest Knight Frank New Build Second Homes report.
Fear of crime maps hits reporting of crime
More than 5.2 million (11 per cent) people have not reported a crime because they were scared it would drive away potential purchasers or renters when the incident appeared on an online police crime map (police.uk/), reveals new research from Direct Line.
FirstBuy lifeline for Leicester buyers at Phoenix Square
First time buyers have been thrown a lifeline at Phoenix Square in Leicester’s cultural quarter, where they can now get on the property ladder with the help of FirstBuy.
Mobile phone reception is make or break for homebuyers
Forget walk-in wardrobes or double glazing - mobile phone reception is the new must-have feature for potential homeowners and tenants, with 84% of house hunters admitting that this affects their decision as to whether they rent or buy a property.
Eco-friendly homes and building tips
Building in eco-friendly products into your home is becoming common and in fact some are becoming law for new buildings. Not only does it save the impact on the planet and the local environment but each household will save money over the long term that will more than pay for the eco changes.
Taylor Wimpey launches FirstBuy West Midlands
The Homes and Communities Agency’s FirstBuy initiative for first-time buyers is being launched at Taylor Wimpey developments of property for sale in Oldbury, Telford, Walsall and Warwickshire.
Funding boost for first time buyers in Warrington
The North West’s leading housebuilder has secured national funding to help First Time Buyers in Warrington who want to take their first step on the housing ladder.
Stalemate in the housing market
The UK housing market faced a stalemate during June, as demand failed to pick up and supply of new property fell back, says the latest RICS UK Housing Market survey.
Increase in industrial uptake in Dearne Valley
South Yorkshire’s Dearne Valley area has witnessed a surge in industrial uptake in recent months, according to commercial property experts Knight Frank.
First time buyers in Bournemouth get national funding boost
Dorset's leading housebuilder has secured national funding to help first time buyers who want to take their first step on the housing ladder at Honeycombe Beach in Boscombe.
Landlords positive about future of buy-to-let
Specialist lender, CHL Mortgages, has announced the results of its annual Landlord Survey and revealed growing positivity from sector participants about the outlook for buy-to-let.
Rental prices have increased in spite of recession
Despite the impact of the recession on the property sector, the lettings market has remained buoyant, with the majority of rental prices in the UK increasing steadily in the last 2 years, according to figures from specialist letting agents' service provider Endsleigh.