Property Market

How to choose a conveyancer

So you’ve found the house of your dreams and had your offer accepted. Now it’s time to find a conveyancer. A conveyancer takes care of the transfer of the legal title of the property from the seller to the buyer – usually called the conveyancing process. Sound complicated? It’s not really, but it is important that you choose the right conveyancer to act on your behalf.

Commercial landlords concerned over increasing energy prices

Power Efficiency, the energy procurement and carbon strategy consultancy has today released the results of a survey conducted in conjunction with Property Week that underlines the level of concern amongst UK commercial landlords over increasing energy prices.

Sound footing for global real estate

In a world of relatively modest yields from most assets, where interest rates are generally anticipated to be lower for longer, and international economies are slowly recovering, investors should consider how global real estate could fit into their portfolios.

New homes in St Ives available with 95% mortgage

Taylor Wimpey’s Take5 deal with the Cambridge Building Society lets first-time buyers secure selected homes with just a 5% deposit at Slepe Meadow, the leading housebuilder’s popular development of property for sale in St Ives, Cambridgeshire.

Drop in event for first time buyers in Norwich

With stories of housing market misery hitting the press on a daily basis, first time buyers would be forgiven for thinking that their home ownership dream is near-impossible, however Orbit HomeBuy Agents are holding a drop-in event in Norwich to show buyers that there is hope!

Brits shun nearest and dearest to be close to work

Closeness to work is the most important factor for Britain's prospective homebuyers but closeness to friends and family isn't among their top 10 priorities, according to new research from Santander Mortgages.

'Summer Soiree' at Diglis Water in Worcester

If a stunning new home is on your summer wish list then you need to pay a visit to Taylor Wimpey Midlands ‘Summer Soiree’, being held in the newly revamped marketing suite at Diglis Water in Worcester on Thursday 7th July from 5.00pm – 8.00pm.

The importance of a building survey

Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) research has shown that one in four homes bought without a building survey being taken has needed unplanned work after completion.

Happy homeowners boast about property value

A man's house really is his castle with boastful Brits needing little excuse to show off improvements made to their homes to add to its value.

Why it always pays to have a home survey

For many people, buying a home is one of the biggest decisions they will ever make. However, by failing to commission a survey before purchase, homebuyers across England and Wales are risking potential bills running into thousands of pounds.

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 North West is urging young Britons from ‘Generation Rent’ to pay its Glasdir development in Ruthin a visit.