Property Market
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.
First time buyers thrown a lifeline through new partnership
First Time Buyers struggling to get on the property ladder have been thrown a lifeline with the first in a series of shared ownership homes made available in Newport.
Social housing 'eco experiment' in London
The Princedale Project, a social housing experiment comparing the energy efficiency of the UK’s first certified Passivhaus retrofit with two other homes, has been presented with a Gold Green Apple Award for the Built Environment and Architectural Heritage by Trevor Baylis, inventor of the wind-up radio.
Redrow wins top marketing award
A campaign featuring staff and customers of Redrow Homes has taken one of the top awards at the prestigious The Marketing Society Northern Awards.
New homes in Ampthill from just £159,960
First time buyers looking to secure a new home in Ampthill, Bedfordshire now have a helping hand thanks to ‘FirstBuy’.
May the Force have a new view in Sheffield
South Yorkshire Police has completed the purchase of Carbrook House in Sheffield, as its new Force headquarters thanks to commercial property experts Knight Frank.
Outstanding highland hotel for sale
A fantastic opportunity to acquire a successful highland hotel business has come to the market through one of Scotland’s leading property consultants CKD Galbraith.
Students top the rental yield table
Students and young singles generate the highest yields for landlords, buy-to-let mortgage specialist lender Paragon has revealed.
Fun, games and show homes in Bishop Auckland
This Saturday (9th July) visitors to Highlea Gardens in Bishop Auckland will be treated to a family fun day – with the chance to win £500 worth of holiday vouchers.
Come on down to Headway for mortgage advice
Buying your first home is something we all aspire to, but understanding the different mortgages and schemes available can be a daunting prospect.
Weston Homes takes part in 'Numball Rally'
Home Counties developer Weston Homes took part in a Robin Reliant charity drive across Europe called the “Numball Rally”.
London investors calling at Morello Quarter in Basildon
Investors from London are rushing to buy at Housebuilder of the Year Weston Homes’ award-winning Morello Quarter in Basildon, Essex. With a strong tenant market and the prospect of yields between 6.1 per cent and 6.7 per cent for new build properties, Basildon is now regarded as a prime investment hotspot.
North East buyers missing out on shared equity schemes
Over a third of first time buyers in the North East have never heard of ‘shared equity’, a study by Miller Homes has revealed.
Pimms, strawberries and show homes in Linthorpe
Taylor Wimpey is inviting you to an afternoon of Pimms, strawberries and show homes, this Saturday (9th July) at its Orchard View development in Linthorpe.