Property Market
Building a recovery
Housebuilding is vital to our recovery as a nation since construction is one of the best ways to stimulate economic activity – each £1 spent generates a total of £2.84 in economic activity.
Enjoy a DIY-free Bank Holiday
May bank holiday is traditionally the time we don overalls and give our homes a much needed DIY fix. However, with recent research revealing over half of Brits are scared of DIY and four out of ten would even go as far as saying they hate it , many people will be looking to avoid household chores this spring.
Northern Rock improves buy-to-let range
Northern Rock has launched a competitive new range of Buy to Let (BTL) mortgage products and reduced rates on its existing BTL 2, 3 and 5 Year Fixed rate Everyday mortgages.
Great-value first time buyer flats in Anerley
Taylor Wimpey’s Scholar’s Court development of apartments for sale in Anerley offers potential monthly savings for South London property-seekers living in rented accommodation.
A royal retreat for house hunters
With Royal Wedding fever sweeping the nation, house builder Miller Homes has decided to spread the love by offering house hunters in the region the chance to win a break fit for a prince or princess.
New homes with added value in Barton
House hunters in the Barton-upon-Humber should act fast if they want to take advantage of a range of incentives designed to make moving more affordable.
Orchard Gate lures first time buyer out of rented
Buying a brand new home before the bricks have even been laid, may sound a bit risky to some, but more and more people are realising the benefits to buying off plan, as Cecilia Meira has come to find out.
Landlords’ Multi-Property Insurance from Legal & General
Responding to market research and signs of improving confidence among landlords in the buy to let market, Legal & General has launched new household insurance cover, Landlords' Insurance designed to meet their specialist needs.
Increase of higher value property entering the rental market
The beginning of 2011 saw an influx of higher value property into the Private Rented Sector (PRS), according to the latest research from the Association of Residential Letting Agents (ARLA).
Standard Life Property Income Trust completes first development
Standard Life Investments, one of the largest real estate investors in Europe, has announced, that the Standard Life Investments Property Income Trust PLC (SLIPIT) has recently completed the development and letting of a bespoke headquarters facility in Aberdeen for Hydrasun Group.
First time buyers find it 7 times harder to get on housing ladder
The children of baby-boomers will have to pay seven times the price their parents did to get on the housing ladder, SHIP, the trade body for equity release has discovered.
A royal treat for house hunters in the North West
With Royal Wedding fever sweeping the nation, one canny housebuilder has also decided to spread the love this spring, offering househunters the chance to win a whole weekend in London, being treated like a Prince or Princess - with afternoon tea at the Ritz and a night in a luxury hotel, for two.
Shared equity sees Ramsey couple onto the property ladder
At Valiant Square in Ramsey, Cambridgeshire, young couples can afford to purchase a new home thanks to Storey Homes’ shared equity scheme.
HomeBuy Direct helps first time buyer in Malton
Sarah Barrowby escaped the rental trap to a home of her in Malton with the help of a Government-backed scheme.
Sales success for Weston Homes
Last September Housebuilder of the Year Weston Homes launched four new developments in prime locations in the Home Counties. Six months later, all are enjoying excellent sales despite patchy conditions in the housing market.