Property Market
House prices up 0.1 per cent in March
House prices in March were marginally (0.1%) higher than at the end of 2010, according to the Halifax House Price Index. The average UK house price stood at £162,912 in March.
Regular home saver launches to help first time buyers
Clydesdale and Yorkshire Banks have launched a new savings account to help First Time Buyers build a deposit and get a foot on the housing ladder.
First time buyer deal is up for grabs at Augusta Park
First time buyers trying to get onto the property ladder that don’t want to settle for a pokey flat should head down to Taylor Wimpey Southern Counties’ Augusta Park development in Andover where they’ll find the ‘Home of the Week’ is the perfect starter pad.
Standard Life UK Property Fund acquires prime shopping park
Standard Life Investments, one of the largest property investors in Europe, has today announced, on behalf of its UK Property Fund, the £20.675m freehold acquisition of The Gateway Shopping Park, Trowbridge, Wiltshire UK.
Barratt's Highcroft provides sound investment for parents
Many students dream of the perfect pad after they leave their halls of residence but that dream is reality for one University of Winchester student who has just moved into Barratt’s Highcroft development.
Annington provides first time buyer homes in Cornwall
With continual reports of would-be first-time buyers struggling to get on the property ladder over the last decade, and experts predicting that this will continue until 2020*, Annington Homes is pleased to be going against the grain.
David Wilson Homes offers excellent rental income in Felpham
David Wilson Homes is calling all investors in the West Sussex region to take advantage of its show home leaseback scheme which comes with a guaranteed yield of seven per cent.
Estate agent James saddles up ‘by Royal appointment’
Keeping on track with his New Year’s resolution is keen cyclist James Evans – whose latest challenge has a right Royal theme!
Barratt opens doors for first time buyers at Fieldways
Entering the property market for the first time is no mean feat but the dream of securing a new home that is both perfect and affordable is now a reality for Kirsty Hall (27) and partner, Mike Orlando (34).
Step onto the property ladder at Oak Park in Newent
The region’s first time buyers are being given an opportunity to move into the property market thanks to a successful event at Oak Park in Newent.
First time buyers snap up homes at Austen Court
First time buyers looking for a fantastic new home in Hilsea had better get their skates on quick as Taylor Wimpey Southern Counties has sold 60% of the properties from the first phase of its Austen Court development in just two months!
Easter treats await househunters at Purbeck Gate
Buyers on the hunt for a stylish new home at Barratt’s Purbeck Gate will get much more than they bargained for when they visit the popular site on Saturday 23 April.
47% fall in home sales since 2007
Property sales have fallen significantly across England and Wales since 2007 amid a widening North-South housing divide, according to new research by Lloyds TSB.
Ditch the rent at Essence in Yiewsley
Those stuck in a rental rut can pay less each month to own new homes in Yiewsley, West London, thanks to great offers on Taylor Wimpey’s flats for sale at Essence.
HomeLet sales up amid concerns over rental arrears
The uptake of HomeLet’s new tenant reference, Optimum, which guarantees to remove the tenant if they fail to pay the rent, is up 150% on projected sales figures. With inflation and unemployment rising the popularity of this product has been attributed to growing concern of rental arrears.