Property Market
Flat safety called into question
Millions of people may not be safe in their own flats as many properties have not had basic health and safety inspections as required by law.
Landlords and tenants face risks from unregulated agents
With the recent report that two million more households could move into the rented sector over the next ten years, Leaders – the UK’s largest independent letting specialist – is reminding landlords and tenants to take care when choosing a letting agent because this sector, despite its growth, remains unregulated.
Top tips for letting a property when moving abroad
As the latest downpour reminds us just what we can expect from the British summer, it's little wonder thousands of people each year decide to move to sunnier climes.
Are you fab? (Female and Buying)
It looks as if its ladies first on the property ladder, with 1.8 million young women aged between 18-34 in the UK looking to buy a property in the immediate future, according to new research by Post Office Mortgages.
FirstBuy allocation announced for Linden Homes Western
A new scheme aimed at helping first time buyers to get a foot on the property ladder was launched this week and Linden Homes Western is delighted to announce the allocation of funding at its developments in and around Bristol including Great Western Dockyard, located next to the ss Great Britain and The Friary, Portishead.
Final Taylor Wimpey flats in Oldbury for under £65k
Taylor Wimpey is urging West Midlands property-seekers to act quickly to purchase one of the final two-bedroom apartments available at its Latimer Square development of property for sale in Oldbury.
Family Mosaic provides music lovers with ideal first homes
Whether it’s the regal Alexandra Palace, the trendy Hackney Empire or the world famous Ministry of Sound Family Mosaic has home for you. Set to launch later this year are four developments within walking distance of some of the capitals most popular music venues.
The self-build bug hits the South-East
Avid self-builders in South East England are snapping up plots at their fastest rate ever. 43 per cent of plots available in the region have been sold within the last year alone according to figures released by The Homebuilding & Renovating Show*.
‘Rent-a-room' entrepreneurs
One in 10 UK homeowners now has a lodger in their home, according to new research from Santander Mortgages.
House builder helps annual garden event to blossom
Forget the RHS Chelsea and Tatton Park flower shows – the arrival of summer has seen Market Rasen turning its attention to horticultural highlight of its own.
Neighbours rarely become good friends in Britain
New research from HSBC on Britons’ relationships with their neighbours has found that we are a nation of functional acquaintances, using our neighbours for practical purposes rather than sociable.
Get help to step on Colchester property ladder
Taylor Wimpey is offering financial assistance to first-time buyers at The Quarters, its popular development of new homes in Colchester.
New 'FirstBuy' scheme to help thousands into home ownership
England’s largest HomeBuy Agent has welcomed today’s news that more than 100 House builders and Registered Providers have received funding allocations from the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA) to deliver the ‘FirstBuy’ Scheme.
Help to purchase a first home in Birkenhead
Lovell is devoting a whole weekend to giving advice to first time buyers in Birkenhead.
Blueprint busts homebuying myths for Leicester's first-time buyers
Leicester’s first time buyers are being given a helping hand by Blueprint, the force behind the Phoenix Square building in the city’s cultural quarter. The developer has set out to bust the myths of getting on the property ladder so that even more would-be buyers can experience all the benefits of homeownership.