Property Market

Armed Forces discount helps Royal Marine onto property ladder
The exclusive armed forces discount from housebuilder David Wilson North Midlands has helped a 24 year old Royal Marine buy his first home at the company’s Lancaster Garden development in Witham St Hughs.

An easy way to secure a first property in Dovercourt
Taylor Wimpey’s easystart scheme gives first-time buyers the chance to purchase a new home for 85% of the price at the leading housebuilder’s Peninsula development of houses for sale in Dovercourt, Essex.

Adviser to Redrow says many buyers can get a mortgage
Mortgages can be easier to secure than some people think – even for those without a large deposit.

First-time buyer deals on new homes in Wivelsfield
Aspiring homeowners can discover how Taylor Wimpey makes it easy to secure their place at Gainsborough Place, the leading housebuilder’s development of property for sale in Wivelsfield, East Sussex.

Affordable city living with Bloor Homes in Manchester
A milestone at Bloor Homes' Peacock Gardens development in Gorton has just been reached, with over 50% of the development now sold. The strong appeal that has seen building work continue throughout the recession, does not surprise the Bloor people.

Investor doubles up with investments at Central Apartments in Wembley
In today’s tough economic climate where bank savings are accumulating little interest and confidence in investing in stocks and shares is at all all-time low, investing in property for the rental return alone is proving a highly attractive option for those with money to invest.
Sellers return to test the Spring housing market
Supply of property increased during April, as sellers returned to the test the Spring housing market, according to the latest RICS UK Housing Market survey.

Paul Hogarth on property
As I am writing this, thousands of landlords across the country are rubbing their hands with glee as the average rent in the private sector has shot up to reach a record level of nearly £700 per month.

Linda Barker adds extra style at show home launch
Visitors were treated to top tips from celebrity interior designer Linda Barker during the launch of Linden Homes’ Howden show home at the weekend.

Part exchange event in Ellesmere Port
If you’re desperately trying to sell your home so you can make the move into your dream pad, then Taylor Wimpey North West could have the ideal solution for you at its ‘Part Exchange’ event taking place on Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd May at its Great Hall Park development in Ellesmere Port.
House prices fall to a two-year low
Prices in April were 3.7% lower than a year ago as measured by the average for the three months to March against the same period a year earlier, according to the Halifax House Price Index. This is the biggest annual decline since October 2009 (-4.7%).
Rental market continues strong performance
Rental prices have continued their strong performance over the past year as supply continues to drop, according to the latest rental index from FindaProperty.com.
Homeowners unwittingly buying property that may be blighted by HS2
Homeowners are unwittingly buying property that may be blighted by HS2, the proposed national high-speed rail network, according to property search experts Searchflow.
Legal & General Property acquires One Whitehall Quay
Legal & General Property ("LGP") announces it has acquired One Whitehall Quay in Leeds for its UK Property Unit Trust Fund ("the Fund") from Britannia Invest A/S for £14.38 million. The purchase price reflects a net initial yield of 7.88%.
Demand for London office space surges ahead
Office space in London continued to outperform all other sectors and regions of the UK's commercial property market during the first three months of 2011, according to the latest RICS UK Commercial Market Survey.