Property Market
Affordability boost for key workers since 2007
Housing affordability for key public sector workers has improved since house prices peaked in the third quarter of 2007, according to research from the Halifax.
Buy your own space at Paddington Waterside
If you are fed up with sharing your space with a stranger, arguing over whose turn it is to buy the milk or clean the dishes, don’t despair! You, like many other Londoners could be eligible for an apartment overlooking the Grand Union Canal from just £98,000 for a 25% share through shared ownership.
Buying is 14% more affordable than renting
The cost associated with buying a home in the UK is typically 14% lower than renting a property, according to research by Halifax.
Buy to let investors are replacing first time buyers
Buy to let investors with large cash deposits are replacing first time buyers, as risk-averse lenders are drawn back to the buy to let sector and away from the high loan to values required by most first time buyers, reports property investment expert Assetz.
Spring 'green' your home to save money & energy!
We’ve officially stepped into Spring, so now is the perfect time to give your home and garden a ‘Spring Green’ makeover! Following months of winter hibernation and expensive bills, VPhase (vphase.co.uk) has compiled the top ten most cost-effective and eco friendly ‘Spring Green’ tips to help your wallet and the environment!
Modern living in historic Farnborough
With a setting steeped in aviation history, Redrow’s apartments and townhouses in Farnborough are perfect for those looking for a home with a difference.
Snap up an affordable home in Hailsham this April
Find out how you could reduce the initial cost of your new home by almost £65,000 through HomeBuy Direct at an open day in Hailsham on Saturday, April 30.
Paragon Mortgages launches new fixed rates
Buy-to-let mortgage specialist Paragon Mortgages has launched three new fixed-rate products targeted at professional landlords.
Family fun day at Great Western Park
House hunters in Oxfordshire enjoyed a day of family fun at Taylor Wimpey’s flagship housing development Great Western Park in Didcot at the weekend.
House hunters search for bargains ahead of Easter rush
The UK housing market in March saw a sharp rise in the number of property enquiries, according to estate agents.
Pull down the barriers to investment in residential housing
The barriers for investor entry to the UK residential housing market are still too great to ensure that future demand will be met, according to Mill Group a UK-based property and finance group.
East London calling to first time buyers
East London has traditionally been seen as the home of the fabled London Cockney charm, sense of community and traditional market traders.
Ultimate family homes at Maple Place in Surrey
Space is one of the key elements required for busy modern lifestyles; sparking a trend for extensions to create huge open-plan living spaces that combine kitchens, dining and living areas in London’s smartest addresses.
Kate Middleton’s royal property trade-up
Despite her very comfortable upbringing, Kate Middleton is about to make a trade-up in the property stakes unlike any other bride-to-be, as revealed by research from leading property website Zoopla.co.uk.
Barratt's deposit scheme helps first time buyer in Stockton
First-time buyer Sam Butler is celebrating after moving into her new home at Hardwick Green, Stockton, thanks to a helpful Barratt purchase scheme.