News - Home buying and selling

South East sees largest population change

Monday, January 5, 2009 - 21:00
The South East has attracted more people from around the UK than any other region in the last ten years, research has revealed.

Between 1998 and 2007 more than 2.2 million people moved to the area, with half ...More...

FTBs to get more 'bang for their buck'

Monday, December 29, 2008 - 13:00
As the UK housing market continues to fall, first-time buyers (FTBs) can expect to get more for their money, according to Firstrung.

With mortgages forecast to become relatively low in the New Year first-ti ...More...

Second home owners turn to holiday rentals for financial boost

Sunday, December 28, 2008 - 13:00
With the current economic climate forcing many Britons to tighten their belts, a significant number of second home owners are looking into renting out their second homes in order to boost their incomes.

That ...More...

Brookside Close sold at property auction

Monday, December 22, 2008 - 21:00
Brookside Close, the Liverpool cul-de-sac used as the set for the hit Channel 4 soap, has fetched £735,000 in a high profile property auction.

The street, which is located in the suburb of West Derby j ...More...

"Too little, too late" for repossessed, says Shelter

Saturday, December 20, 2008 - 01:00
Housing charity Shelter has said measures to help struggling mortgage customers have come too late.

Responding to figures released by the Council for Mortgage Lenders (CML) that estimated 70,000 people could ...More...

Government under fire for 'green' building plans

Thursday, December 18, 2008 - 21:00
The government has come under fire from green campaigners after it released details of its zero-carbon home building plans.

The Department for Communities and Local Government wants developers to reach its t ...More...

People Power can build green homes

Wednesday, December 17, 2008 - 21:00
Pressure from buyers would help house builders produce more efficient homes, eco-reviewer whatgreenhomes.co.uk has claimed.



Its founding editor Gordon Miller said the government is putting out a l ...More...

Local authorities told: 'Speed up'

Wednesday, December 17, 2008 - 13:00
Local authorities have been told to speed up their planning application procedure.

The Department of Communities and Local Government had given them £68 million to streamline the system and revealed the ...More...

Govt offers new buyers £400m

Tuesday, December 16, 2008 - 21:00
The government has said it will now put £400 million aside to help first-time buyers.

The money will be used to buy up unsold properties, which will then be made available at favourable prices.

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Homes at threat from poor checks

Monday, December 15, 2008 - 21:00
Homeowners are now more likely to have home security devices installed in their property – although many are failing to check they work.

According to research by Legal & General 90 per cent have a s ...More...

Barclays boss: house prices could fall 30%

Monday, December 15, 2008 - 21:00
The group chief executive of Barclays has warned house prices could fall 30 per cent from their 2007 peak.

John Varley, in an interview to be broadcast on Sky News, said the drop could be accompanied by a ri ...More...

HBOS reveals debt before deal

Friday, December 12, 2008 - 21:00
HBOS revealed its debt increased to £8 billion in little more than two months.

Worse still, the dramatic news came only hours before its shareholders voted on a take over proposal by Lloyds TSB.

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Govt could tell banks to lend

Wednesday, December 10, 2008 - 21:00
The government could bring in new measures that would force banks to lend more money, the Guardian has reported.

It may offer to guarantee loans, which would give lenders added security and encourage them to ...More...

House sales fall despite buyers' interest

Tuesday, December 9, 2008 - 17:00
House sales have again fallen despite their being an increased number of enquiries, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Rics) has revealed.

Estate agents in England and Wales sold an average of 10. ...More...

Buyers get HIP improvements

Tuesday, December 9, 2008 - 17:00
Potential buyers will now benefit from improvements to the controversial Home Information Packs (HIP), the government has said.

By speeding up their publication and including a new Property Information Quest ...More...

Estate agents face OTF review

Tuesday, December 9, 2008 - 13:00
UK estate agents will face a review by the Office of Fair Trading (OFT).

The office is keen to find out how new methods of selling property, such as internet property retail, affects the industry.

I ...More...

Discounts draw consumers back to the shops

Monday, December 8, 2008 - 21:00
High street shops have offered huge reductions in a bid to get consumers spending.

London's Regent Street was closed to traffic over the weekend and played host to entertainers and musicians, while shoppers ...More...

Lampert: Media deepened credit crisis

Thursday, December 4, 2008 - 01:00
Director general of the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) Richard Lampert has said the media helped deepen the current credit crisis, the Financial Times has reported.

Mr Lampert criticised the Press C ...More...

Londoners need more affordable housing

Monday, December 1, 2008 - 13:00
Londoners are desperately in need of more affordable housing, says former deputy Mayor, Nick Gavron.

Mr Gavron has spoken out against Boris Johnson's housing strategy because, he claims, it does little to he ...More...

Land Registry: House prices down 1.5 per cent

Friday, November 28, 2008 - 21:00
Land Registry figures have shown house prices have fallen 1.5 per cent in October.

The decline has taken the average property price to £165,529 and marked the 14th consecutive month in which prices have ...More...

Price falls linked to break-ups

Friday, November 28, 2008 - 13:00
House price falls have been linked to relationship break-ups.

A paper by Helmut Rainer and Ian Smith at the University of St Andrews for the Institute of Social & Economic Research found some couples mor ...More...

Rics: turning point for property some way off

Thursday, November 27, 2008 - 17:00
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Rics) has said any turning point for house prices is some way off.

Commenting on the latest report from the Nationwide Building Society, its chief economist rema ...More...

Top property prices cut by £100,000

Wednesday, November 26, 2008 - 21:00
Sellers of premium property have cut up to £100,000 off their asking price in the last two weeks, the Evening Standard has reported.

Owners in prime London locations such as Westminster and Kingston &am ...More...

Homes should pass green MOT

Wednesday, November 26, 2008 - 13:00
UK homes should have to pass a green MOT or face increased council tax bills or building insurance costs, government experts say.

A report by think-tank Foresight, recommends regular tests on residential pro ...More...

NLA: Rental demand remains high

Tuesday, November 25, 2008 - 21:00
The National Landlords Association (NLA) has said rental demand remains high.

Media relations manager Steven Hilton noted that the ongoing financial freeze had helped maintain interest.More...

Lenders do not repossess in three months

Tuesday, November 25, 2008 - 13:00
Lenders do not move to repossess property in three months, banks and building societies have claimed.

According to the Building Societies Association (BSA) and the British Bankers Association (BBA) their mem ...More...

Housing Association welcomes £5bn housing plan

Monday, November 24, 2008 - 13:00
Notting Hill Housing has welcomed the new £5 billion housing initiative announced by London Mayor, Boris Johnson.

The scheme hopes to create more affordable homes and support the capital's struggling co ...More...

Unhappy sellers turn to rental market

Monday, November 24, 2008 - 13:00
Owners unable to sell are increasingly looking to rent their property, forcing rents lower, the latest Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Rics) Report has revealed.

Rics noted the South East had been ...More...

Owners sell to cover debt

Friday, November 21, 2008 - 13:00
House owners are increasingly being forced to sell their property to pay off mortgage debt, it has been revealed.

More than 20 per cent of homes up for sale are on the market because owners are in financial ...More...

Property sales increase for second week

Thursday, November 20, 2008 - 21:00
The average number of properties sold by an estate agent increased for the second consecutive week, the National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA) has said.

In October, its members sold on average seven pr ...More...

London gets £5bn housing initiative

Thursday, November 20, 2008 - 21:00
Boris Johnson has launched a new £5 billion housing construction scheme for London.

The mayor's office is to work with the Homes and Communities Agency to build new homes over the next three years.
...More...

Rental demand 'high'

Wednesday, November 19, 2008 - 17:00
Homeowners may do well to consider renting out their homes as it seems demand is high for property to let.

According to the National Landlords Association (NLA) buyers are finding it increasingly difficult t ...More...

'More needs doing' to help housing market

Wednesday, November 19, 2008 - 13:00
The majority of estate agents think that more needs to be done to help to kick start the housing market.

A survey by the National Association of Estate Agents found that 54 per cent believed that measures s ...More...

'More women own homes'

Tuesday, November 18, 2008 - 17:00
Despite females earning on average 25 per cent less than their male counterparts, it is not stopping them from buying property.

That's according to Fairinvestment.co.uk which found that despite the gender pa ...More...

Rents fall across residential sector

Tuesday, November 18, 2008 - 13:00
Rents have fallen dramatically in the third quarter of the year, according to the latest figures from the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (Rics).

The group says that the cost of renting a home has dr ...More...

Bail out 'unfair' on building societies

Friday, November 14, 2008 - 17:00
The Building Societies Association (BSA) has said the recent bail out of banks by the government was unfair on its members.

Its chairman, John Goodfellow, noted that no building society needed this governmen ...More...

Public wants govt help with repossessions

Thursday, November 13, 2008 - 13:00
The majority of UK residents want the government to do more to help homeowners at risk from repossession, a new survey has found.

An Ipsos Mori poll, on behalf of homeless charity St Mungo's revealed 80 per ...More...

'Any extra rooms' will add value to a home

Tuesday, November 11, 2008 - 21:00
Adding more rooms to a property, such as a converted loft space, will add value to a home, it has been suggested.

The National Home Improvement Council says that there is "no doubt" a home will ha ...More...

Rics confident about housing market future

Tuesday, November 11, 2008 - 13:00
The Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (Rics) has predicted that property sales will improve over the next three months.

Its expectations come despite the average number of transactions per surveyor fal ...More...

Property market to see "one hell of a bounce"

Thursday, November 6, 2008 - 17:00
TV property guru Phil Spencer has said that although these are tough times for the housing market it will see "one hell of a bounce" when it recovers.

The celebrity home expert said that property ...More...

Thousands of private homes lying empty

Monday, November 3, 2008 - 13:00
Recent figure have revealed that more than 250,000 private homes are lying empty in England.

The Halifax's yearly survey of Empty Homes in England found that three per cent or more of all homes in 17 local ...More...

Repossessions up 70%

Wednesday, October 29, 2008 - 17:00
Concerns have been raised about the rise in the number of homes which have been repossessed in recent months.

Figures from the Financial Services Authority show that there has been a 70 per cent leap in the ...More...

Persimmon:Worsening housing market hits profits

Tuesday, October 28, 2008 - 12:29
Leading builder Persimmon has warned that its profits have been hit by the worsening housing market.



It revealed it is writing off £600 million from the value of its land after the market has ...More...

Green homes to become top of the agenda

Friday, October 24, 2008 - 16:00
Anglian Home Improvements has noted that the green credentials of a property are set to become of increasing importance to buyers.

Head of communications for the company, Melanie Russell, said that homeowne ...More...

Government action on repossessions 'welcome'

Thursday, October 23, 2008 - 16:00
Property groups have welcomed the decision by the government to help protect homeowners who are struggling with repayments.

A change to court protocols will help repossession of a home become a 'last resort ...More...

Property sales fall by 53%

Wednesday, October 22, 2008 - 20:00
Housing sales have slumped by 53 per cent in the year up to September, figures have shown.

Only 59,000 homes were sold last month, down from 126,000 sold in September 2007, HM Revenue & Customs said. More...

Add value to property with extension

Wednesday, October 22, 2008 - 16:00
People who are looking to improve their house until the market improves may wish to extend their properties.

Homeowners who have the money may find benefits in doing so, Andrew Leach, the director of the Na ...More...

Libor drop means liquidity returning to market

Tuesday, October 21, 2008 - 16:00
A drop in the Libor rate in Interbank lending means that liquidity is slowly returning to the market.

That is the opinion of Darren Cook, a spokesman from Moneyfacts, who said that the drop means that banks ...More...

Home improvements don't have to be expensive

Tuesday, October 21, 2008 - 12:00
Sellers who are looking to improve their home for prospective buyers are having to go back to basics.

Celebrity interior designer Anna Ryder Richardson, alongside Anglian Home Improvements, said that it's l ...More...

Half haven't heard of government's cheap housing scheme

Monday, October 20, 2008 - 12:00
Almost half of first-time buyers and key workers have not heard of the government's affordable housing scheme.

It has been stated that those that have heard of it are often finding them too complicated to a ...More...

Rental market offers more choice

Friday, October 17, 2008 - 16:00
The rental market now offers more choice due to an increased supply of cheaper property, the Times has reported.

Despite recent interest rate cuts, mortgages remain difficult to secure.More...

Govt acts on 'sale and rent back' deals

Wednesday, October 15, 2008 - 16:00
The government's Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has called for sale and rent back agreements to be better regulated.

It has recommended companies that offer the service should be more transparent and reveal th ...More...

Rics: Hope for house sales

Tuesday, October 14, 2008 - 12:00
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors has said house sales could now increase following the government's pledge to help UK banks.

Its spokesperson Jeremy Leaf was hopeful the extra money would filter ...More...

Gordon Brown: UK property will recover fastest

Monday, October 13, 2008 - 20:00
Gordon Brown has said the UK's property market is likely to recover faster than other countries'.

The prime minister claimed a shortage of house building in recent years had created "pent-up demand" ...More...

Flats hit hardest by price falls

Friday, October 10, 2008 - 16:00
Inner city flats have been hit hardest by falling property prices, a survey has shown.

Regeneration areas in London, Manchester and Leeds have seen values plummet – the worse affected was in Birmingham, ...More...

Unsold flats could become serviced apartments

Friday, October 10, 2008 - 12:00
Developers could turn their unsold city centre flats into serviced apartments, the National Federation of Property Professionals (NFOPP) has said.

The move could encourage investors to buy into property that ...More...

Monthly house price falls slow

Thursday, October 9, 2008 - 16:00
This month's fall in house prices has slowed and was the smallest in seven months, according the Halifax.

Despite this, its figures revealed more than £2,000 was wiped off the value of an average house ...More...

Extended families now consider co-ownership

Tuesday, October 7, 2008 - 20:00
More families could join with relatives to buy and live in a larger property, the Halifax has claimed.

It found 26 per cent of people would consider buying a bigger home to help accommodate extra family memb ...More...

Homebuyers should aim for 'healthy' credit rating

Monday, October 6, 2008 - 16:00
Wannabe homebuyers have been advised to ensure that their credit rating is "as healthy as possible" in the current market.

Neil Young, chief executive of the Young Group, has stated that as lenders ...More...

University town house pricing revealed

Monday, October 6, 2008 - 16:00
Parents contemplating buying a house for their university-attending children to live in, rather than them wasting money on rent may be interested in new findings from the Halifax.

The eighth Halifax Universi ...More...

Credit crunch positive for first-time buyers

Friday, October 3, 2008 - 16:00
Although the credit crunch has made it difficult for many wannabe house buyers to be accepted for a mortgage, many of them are quietly counting their blessings that the financial crisis has occurred, reports the BBC. ...More...

Action needed to tackle affordable home numbers

Thursday, October 2, 2008 - 16:00
Urgent action is required in Cornwall as the number of people waiting to buy an affordable home in the area has dramatically increased in the last five years, reports This is Cornwall.

Statistics released b ...More...

First-time buyers may need to make sacrifices

Thursday, October 2, 2008 - 16:00
First-time buyers who are serious about taking their initial step onto the property ladder may need to make some sacrifices to get there, according to an industry expert.

Michael O'Flynn, content editor at p ...More...

House prices fall for 12th consecutive month

Tuesday, September 30, 2008 - 16:00
House prices have fallen consecutively during each month within the last year, according to the latest figures.

Data from Hometrack state that prices are now 6.2 per cent lower than what they were 12 months ...More...

Hotels are another option to wannabe buyers

Tuesday, September 30, 2008 - 12:00
There is a third housing option open to those looking to save a deposit for a new home, to stay in a hotel, according to television presenter Lorne Spicer.

With many people struggling to be accepted into a m ...More...

Renting 'not necessarily' dead money

Monday, September 29, 2008 - 16:00
Parents considering buying a property for their university-attending child rather than letting them rent, have been told that renting is not necessarily dead money.

A spokesman for the property market inform ...More...

Home sellers accepting reduced bids

Monday, September 29, 2008 - 12:00
Home sellers in the UK are having to accept offers as much as 12.5 per cent lower than the price it was put on the market for, according to research from the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (Rics).

Ac ...More...

Interior more of a focus of buyers than exterior

Saturday, September 27, 2008 - 08:00
Budding home buyers tend to have much more of a focus towards a potential house's interior features than those outside, it has been stated.

Peter Bolton-King, chief executive of the National Association of E ...More...

New-build home buyers suffering problems

Friday, September 26, 2008 - 12:00
Buyers of new-build properties are having to put up with a range of problems with their homes, it has been stated.

After an investigation into the homebuilding market, the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has co ...More...

15 years for a 15% mortgage deposit

Thursday, September 25, 2008 - 16:00
It could take as long as 15 years before a first-time home buyer to save a deposit of 15 per cent to put down on their wanted property, it has been stated.

A survey of more than 2,000 people carried out by F ...More...

PM's target unlikely to be met

Tuesday, September 23, 2008 - 16:00
Prime minister Gordon Brown's target of building three million new homes by 2020 is unlikely to be met, according to a housing industry chief.

David Orr, chief executive of the National Housing Federation, b ...More...

House buyers feel they need £19,100

Tuesday, September 23, 2008 - 16:00
First-time home buyers looking for their initial property currently believe that they need to have just over £19,000 in savings to make their dream become a reality, according to new research.

A study o ...More...

Now is the 'best time' to buy property

Monday, September 22, 2008 - 20:00
Investors currently sitting on a decent amount of disposable income have been advised that now is one of the best times to buy property inside the last 20 years.

Andy Smith, managing director of property inv ...More...

Property still a 'sound investment'

Monday, September 22, 2008 - 20:00
Potential house buyers should still see the purchase of a property as a sound investment despite all the negativity surrounding the property market, an industry expert has stated.

Peter Bolton King, chief ex ...More...

Buyers waiting on government causing market quietness

Friday, September 19, 2008 - 20:00
There has been a dramatic decrease in the number of homes being sold in the south-east, not because of a shortage in supply but due to a lack of people unwilling to buy in the current market, an industry expert has s ...More...

Property a 'better investment' than stocks and shares

Friday, September 19, 2008 - 20:00
Those people looking to make a sound investment in the problematic financial market should buy property, it has been stated.

With the demise of the Lehman Brothers investment bank occurring earlier this week ...More...

Salisbury homeowners given free repossession advice

Thursday, September 18, 2008 - 16:00
Homeowners facing having their homes repossessed in Salisbury are to be provided with free legal advice to support their problem.

Salisbury District Council is to work alongside Will Rolt Solicitors to offer ...More...

Homes should be 'super-taxed'

Wednesday, September 17, 2008 - 20:00
A 'super-tax' should be enforced on new one and two-bedroom properties, so first-time buyers can get their hands on them instead of investor landlords, it has been stated.

Helen Adams, managing director of f ...More...

New build in Essex offers home insurance savings

Wednesday, September 17, 2008 - 20:00
Buying a new build property in Essex does not only mean that a buyer may be liable for cheaper energy bills and better security, but will also save on their home insurance, according to a national homebuilder.
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Cable warns Brits to focus on living in houses

Tuesday, September 16, 2008 - 16:00
Liberal Democrat deputy leader Vince Cable has stated that the British have to give up using their houses as "gambling chips".

At the Liberal Democrat annual conference in Bournemouth, Mr Cable sta ...More...

Unlikely for high-end properties to become available

Tuesday, September 16, 2008 - 16:00
High-end properties will not be up for sale in the current market, unless the owner has died, is ridden with debt or needs a divorce, it has been stated.

Philip Selway, managing partner for property buying c ...More...

Parents providing financial backing for first-time buyers

Tuesday, September 16, 2008 - 16:00
Many first-time buyers are relying on the financial help of their parents to get onto the property ladder, new research has found.

Moneysupermarket.com has said that more than half of the first-time buyers t ...More...

First-time buyers offered £150 mortgage deal

Monday, September 15, 2008 - 16:00
Hard-up first-time buyers could take advantage of a mortgage offer that will see them pay only £150 a month, if they buy a home with George Wimpey South Midlands.

The home builders are offering the deal ...More...

Rural properties more expensive than urban homes

Monday, September 15, 2008 - 16:00
Properties are more expensive to buy in rural areas compared with urban areas, according to the fourth annual Halifax Rural Housing Review.

Among the findings of the latest research include that the average ...More...

Good schools worth extra on the mortgage

Friday, September 12, 2008 - 16:00
Parents are prepared to face higher mortgage payments on properties close to good schools.

More than a quarter of parents polled by investment firm Fidelity International said they would move to help improve ...More...

Planning permission rules relaxed by government

Thursday, September 11, 2008 - 16:00
Homeowners looking to increase the size of their homes both upwards and outwards are to benefit from a relaxing of planning permission rules from the government.

Rather than move to a larger property, many h ...More...

Essex homeowners could get council tax rebate

Thursday, September 11, 2008 - 16:00
Homeowners in Essex struggling to afford to maintain their properties are to be given council tax rebates of up to £200 to help.

Essex County Council is in the process of creating a scheme which will gi ...More...

High end property market having no change

Thursday, September 11, 2008 - 16:00
Houses at the high end of the property market are not caught up in the bidding wars more familiar with the regular market because buyers "just want to get on with it", it has been stated.

Philip Se ...More...

Lowest numbers of first-time buyers entering market

Wednesday, September 10, 2008 - 12:00
The housing market is suffering from the lowest number of first-time buyers since the collection of figures began in 2002, as they struggle to stump up the necessary funds required to purchase a house.

Figur ...More...

Kitchens and bathrooms enhance home appeal

Wednesday, September 10, 2008 - 12:00
Homeowners struggling to sell their property for the right price have been told to increase the appeal of their kitchen and bathroom.

Andrew Leech, director of the National Home Improvement Council, believes ...More...

Shortage of homes in the long-term

Tuesday, September 9, 2008 - 16:00
Although the housing market is currently very quiet, there is still a shortage of homes for people to buy when the market does eventually pick up, it has been stated.

Jon Neale, head of development research ...More...

Estate agents struggling to find sales

Tuesday, September 9, 2008 - 12:00
With activity in the housing market becoming more and more defunct as time passes, new figures have stated there is more pressure on the Chancellor than ever to attempt to kick-start the market.

Some estate ...More...

Gardens may offer

Tuesday, September 9, 2008 - 12:00
With many wannabe homebuyers willing to pay that little bit extra for a house with outdoor space, new research has found that many homeowners are looking to improve their gardens as a way of adding value to their pro ...More...

Professional could improve landlord's property appeal

Monday, September 8, 2008 - 16:00
Landlords looking to target a particular type of tenant should contemplate bringing in a professional to create the right appeal, it has been stated.

Isobel McKenzie-Price, editorial director of Ideal Home M ...More...

Stamp duty rule change 'half hearted'

Friday, September 5, 2008 - 16:00
A house builder has accused the government of being "half hearted" over its rescue plan for the housing market.

Earlier this week the government announced it was altering the stamp duty so that on ...More...

Gym and mortgage payments for new Hove home buyers

Friday, September 5, 2008 - 16:00
A new gym is to open for residents of The Gallery in Hove, East Sussex next weekend.

Those interested in purchasing in the new residential development are being invited to come and view the gym, as well its ...More...

Affordable house prices would make first-time buyers 'happier'

Friday, September 5, 2008 - 16:00
Housing returning to an affordable level rather than the measures currently being looked into by the government would make wannabe first-time home buyers feel happier, it has been stated.

Katy John from Pric ...More...

Small homes can still look 'great'

Friday, September 5, 2008 - 16:00
Homeowners concerned that their properties are too small to spice up and get looking great have been told that this is not true by an industry expert.

Ben Richards, content editor at home-decorating website ...More...

Sellers being manipulated by canny buyers

Thursday, September 4, 2008 - 14:35
Homeowners looking to sell their properties are being hit hard in the pocket by prospective buyers using a crafty tactic to purchase the property at a cheaper cost, reports the Metro.

Buyers are pulling out ...More...

UK market to see increase in green homes

Thursday, September 4, 2008 - 14:35
As the government's efforts to reduce carbon emissions from the residential sector gather pace, the number of 'green properties' appearing on the UK market is likely to rise significantly, experts have predicted.
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Brits willing to pay more for 'green homes'

Thursday, September 4, 2008 - 14:35
More than half of all Britons would be willing to pay more for an energy efficient home, it has been revealed.

Coming just weeks before the government's Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) are due to com ...More...

New era of council housing on the horizon?

Thursday, September 4, 2008 - 14:35
A new era of council housing could be around the corner as the government considers lending a hand to local authorities by supporting them in buying repossessed and unsold properties, according to the Daily Mail.
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Advice for unsure homeowners available

Thursday, September 4, 2008 - 14:35
Homeowners looking at moving house could be given some worthwhile advice by industry experts at an upcoming event in Dunfermline, Scotland.

House builder Redrow Homes has set up an event called 'Meet the Exp ...More...

Homeowners basing value judgements on similar properties

Thursday, September 4, 2008 - 14:35
Many homeowners are currently overvaluing their properties because they are following the prices put up by neighbours, it has been stated.

Keith Haggart, director of lifetime mortgages at Prudential, believe ...More...

Buy-to-let phenomenon 'unsustainable'

Thursday, September 4, 2008 - 14:35
The buy-to-let phenomenon is unstable and buyers should purchase property to live in, it has been claimed.

According to Paul Holmes, chief executive officer of Firstrung, investors should think of a house as ...More...

Energy efficient homes 'vital' for housing market

Thursday, September 4, 2008 - 14:35
Energy efficient homes could have a vital role to play in keeping the housing market ticking over, it has been stated.

Jon McGowan, energy doctor at the Energy Saving Trust, stated that new research from the ...More...

Stamp duty suspended for one year

Thursday, September 4, 2008 - 14:35
The drawn out saga of whether stamp duty would be abolished or not by the government finally came to an end yesterday, with Prime Minister Gordon Brown stating it would be suspended for a year.

Homes that co ...More...

Latest property incentives should be of 'no interest'

Thursday, September 4, 2008 - 14:35
Those being encouraged by the latest government moves to buy a house in the current property market have been told the latest deals should be of "no interest", by an article in the Times.

Ross Clar ...More...

Mortgages not reason for low number of house buyers

Wednesday, August 27, 2008 - 11:38
A fewer number of houses are being bought and sold because people are holding off moving house rather than struggling to obtain a mortgage, new research has found.

Research from HSBC has found that one in te ...More...

Property buyers returning to market

Tuesday, August 26, 2008 - 11:41
Property buyers who have gone quiet over the last eight or nine months are beginning to flood back into the market, the head of a UK estate agents has said.

Sky News reports that Peter Rollings, managing dir ...More...

House sells for 50p

Wednesday, August 20, 2008 - 12:38
With the values of property in the UK continuing to deteriorate, many homeowners may be interested in knowing that a home in the US has recently sold for 50p.

The vacant property in Detroit, which sold for & ...More...

Stamp duty confusion has negative house market impact

Wednesday, August 13, 2008 - 15:14
The government\'s failure to make any immediate, decisive action on whether stamp duty is to be bypassed has had a negative impact on the housing market, it has been stated.More...

Advice for landlords to survive credit crunch

Tuesday, August 12, 2008 - 16:32
Landlords have been provided with some advice on how survive the credit crunch, by the National Landlord Association (NLA).More...

Homeowners make house prices more \'realistic\'

Tuesday, August 12, 2008 - 16:30
Sales expectations have improved within the property market as sellers put more realistic valuations on the cost of their properties, it has been stated.More...

London and south east offers strong property market

Monday, August 11, 2008 - 17:45
Homeowners looking to move into a strong property market should consider moving to London or the south east, an industry expert has stated.More...

Emigrating Brits \'struggling to sell\'

Friday, August 8, 2008 - 18:09
Britons looking to escape to the sun are struggling to get away as they cannot sell their UK homes, it has been claimed. More...

Hips \'are beneficial\'

Friday, August 8, 2008 - 12:52
Controversial home information packs (Hips) are beneficial to both those buying and selling a home, it has been claimed.More...

House prices take another tumble

Thursday, August 7, 2008 - 18:16
House prices dropped by 1.7 per cent from June to July, according to the latest figures from the Halifax. More...

Deferring Stamp Duty would be \'step in the right direction\'

Wednesday, August 6, 2008 - 12:49
Deferring stamp duty would be \'step in the right direction\'More...

First-time buyers invited to double their money

Wednesday, August 6, 2008 - 12:48
First-time buyers have the opportunity to double their savings for a home deposit thanks to a new deal between housebuilder Persimmon, Halifax and Bank of Scotland.More...

Age of first-time buyers \'on the rise\'

Tuesday, August 5, 2008 - 15:50
First-time buyers are not as long as young they used to be, according to the latest research. More...

Shared ownership scheme market "buoyant"

Monday, August 4, 2008 - 13:19
The shared ownership scheme market is "buoyant" as they give people the opportunity to climb onto the housing ladder, it has been claimed.More...

Property investors told to be \'selective\'

Friday, August 1, 2008 - 16:55
Investors looking to make money in the buy-to-let property market have been told that it can still be done, as long as they collect the correct advice, it has been stated.More...

\'Accidental landlords\' is the latest phenomenon

Tuesday, July 29, 2008 - 16:47
Many wannabe sellers in the current property market have become "accidental landlords" as they refuse to accept certain low prices for their homes.More...

Brits fearful of never owning a property

Tuesday, July 29, 2008 - 16:47
As the cost of living reaches challenging levels for some households and the number of available mortgages hits a low for wannabe buyers, many people believe they will never get on the property ladder.More...

House prices set for increase

Monday, July 28, 2008 - 16:28
Some positive news for homeowners currently looking to sell their properties is that house prices in England are set to rise, but the bad news is that they will have to wait until 2012.More...

House prices to fall until 2010

Monday, July 28, 2008 - 16:28
Homeowners looking to sell their properties have been warned that the misery of prices continuing to fall will keep on until the end of 2010.More...

Rural second homeowners may need planning permission

Friday, July 25, 2008 - 16:58
Homeowners who have a weekend retreat in the countryside have been warned that they may need to live there permanently or find somebody who will.More...

Eco-towns set tough targets

Friday, July 25, 2008 - 16:57
Providing a minimum of 30 per cent affordable housing is one of the challenges facing areas which want to be classed as eco-towns, housing minister Caroline Flint has said.More...

House price to suffer weekly reductions

Thursday, July 24, 2008 - 16:49
A property businessman has thought of a novel way to get rid of a house he owns, by knocking £1,000 off of the price every week until someone buys it, reports the Metro.More...

Repossessions causing a stir at auctions

Tuesday, July 22, 2008 - 16:52
Buy-to-let investors and other property buyers are having the opportunity to snap up increasing numbers of houses from auctions, it has been stated.More...

Current housing market \'difficult to swallow\'

Tuesday, July 22, 2008 - 16:51
Homeowners who are looking to sell in the current housing market may have found the drop in house prices "difficult to swallow", according to an industry expert.More...

House prices fall again

Monday, July 21, 2008 - 17:15
Homeowners looking to sell their properties will have to contend with another drop in house prices, as the number of homes on the market reaches a record high, reports the Metro.More...

Homes in Croydon given further reductions

Friday, July 18, 2008 - 16:40
Wannabe first-time home buyers or those looking at moving house in Croydon are being offered a helping hand by an estate agent.More...

Tenants may \'leave\' poor energy efficient housing

Friday, July 18, 2008 - 16:39
Buy-to-let property owners who are not up to scratch with the latest energy saving initiatives may see their tenants leave much quicker, it has been stated.More...

Government plans \'rent now, buy later\' scheme

Thursday, July 17, 2008 - 15:59
Housing minister Caroline Flint has announced a new plan to make getting on the property ladder easier for first-time buyers.More...

Cheap credit key reason for high house prices

Thursday, July 17, 2008 - 15:58
The availability of cheap credit is one of the key reasons why house prices reached such inflated levels, according to an industry expert.More...

People still buying in current property market

Wednesday, July 16, 2008 - 16:10
Despite the doom and gloom of the current property situation in the UK, which has left many people facing negative equity and others seeing the value of their property constantly falling, many thousands of homes are ...More...

Prime country houses see valuation decline

Wednesday, July 16, 2008 - 16:09
The cost of buying a home in the prime country house market fell 3.9 per cent during the second quarter of 2008, the largest quarterly fall since the introduction of the Knight Frank index in 1995.More...

Wannabe home buyers require almost £20,000 deposit

Wednesday, July 16, 2008 - 16:09
First-time buyers will each have to find almost £20,000 to put down as a deposit for their wanted properties, it has been said.More...

Landlords given EPC warning

Tuesday, July 15, 2008 - 17:18
Over half of landlords are running the risks of picking up unnecessary fines because they are not aware of new energy efficiency requirements that begin on October 1st.More...

Cleese sees big drop in house price

Tuesday, July 15, 2008 - 17:18
As many homeowners continue to become frustrated as the cost of their property continues to decrease, some should spare a thought for actor John Cleese, who has become the latest celebrity victim of the housing price ...More...

Estate agents providing poor Hips

Tuesday, July 15, 2008 - 17:16
Many estate agents are providing poor quality Home Improvement Packs (Hips) as they aim to source the cheapest products and make the most commission, it has been stated.More...

Over £500 billion invested in buy-to-let property market

Monday, July 14, 2008 - 17:30
Over £500 billion has been invested by landlords in the UK buy-to-let property market, a new report has stated.More...

Savers may benefit from recession

Monday, July 14, 2008 - 17:29
Those who have funds stashed away for a rainy day are possible people who may benefit from a recession, it has been stated.More...

Homeowners could make stamp duty savings in current market

Friday, July 11, 2008 - 16:52
Although the values of the majority of properties are falling fast, some homeowners may be able to benefit and save thousands while upgrading to a bigger house.More...

House price corrections are healthy

Friday, July 11, 2008 - 16:52
Corrections in house prices are healthy for the property market, according to first-time buyer solutions company Firstrung.More...

Sale and rent back regulations called for

Thursday, July 10, 2008 - 17:07
A call has been made for stronger regulations of sell and rent back property schemes after 20 per cent of homeowners fear they will be unable to pay their mortgages over the next year.More...

Impossible for first-time buyers in property market

Thursday, July 10, 2008 - 17:07
First-time buyers are suffering from almost insurmountable odds when trying to break into the property market, as a couple on low income earnings will have to save up all of their annual take home salary to fund the ...More...

\'Worst time to take out bridging loan\'

Thursday, July 10, 2008 - 17:06
Homeowners looking to find a way to fund a move to a more expensive property have been warned that now is potentially the worst time to take out a 100 per cent bridging loan.More...

Debate to tackle lack of affordable homes in the South West

Wednesday, July 9, 2008 - 15:36
The building of more affordable homes in the South West will be top of the agenda at a major debate that is set to take place later this month.More...

Homeowners to receive selling tips from TV show

Wednesday, July 9, 2008 - 15:36
Homeowners currently running out of ideas of what to do to make their property more appealing to future buyers, may be able to receive some help from a new television show.More...

First-time buyers told to save deposit

Tuesday, July 8, 2008 - 17:04
First-time buyers have been advised to save up as big a deposit as possible within the current market conditions and wait until the market corrects itself.More...

House buyers should take advantage of current market

Monday, July 7, 2008 - 15:53
House buyers who are free of any problems which may delay the purchase of a property have been told that the current market offers the best opportunity to buy a property in a long time.More...

Buy-to-let investors turning to South East

Monday, July 7, 2008 - 15:52
New investors are becoming increasingly interested into turning their attentions to the buy-to-let property market, it has been stated.More...

South east expecting 54,000 new homes

Monday, July 7, 2008 - 07:59
Thousands of new homes are expected across the south east, to help those looking for property in the area, reports Get Surrey.More...

Affordable housing needed in Lichfield to meet soaring demand

Monday, July 7, 2008 - 07:58
Wannabe homebuyers in Lichfield, may have to search outside the district for a property after it has been revealed that waiting lists have soared by 258 per cent in the last five years.More...

South Northants given affordable housing grant

Thursday, July 3, 2008 - 16:50
Wannabe homeowners in south Northants may be able to buy a house much quicker than they originally anticipated thanks to a grant from the Housing Corporation, reports the Buckingham Today newspaper.More...

Persimmon \'thriving\' in current property climate

Thursday, July 3, 2008 - 16:47
With many potential home buyers currently suffering from a lack of confidence in the property market and are thus willing to sit around and wait to see what the market does next, one property seller is thriving in th ...More...

House movers lack estate agent patience

Thursday, July 3, 2008 - 16:47
When looking to move house, a large percentage of homeowners have a distinct lack of patience with the time it takes an estate agent to deal with an enquiry, research has found.More...

New affordable housing measures announced

Wednesday, July 2, 2008 - 17:07
Housing minister Caroline Flint has announced new immediate measures which will help the delivery of affordable housing.More...

Possible reforms for stamp duty

Wednesday, July 2, 2008 - 17:06
There "should be an overhaul" of the Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) in the UK in order to have a more efficient and just property market in the country, it has been claimed.More...

Social landlord makes affordable housing u-turn

Wednesday, July 2, 2008 - 17:05
A social landlord in North Dorset has provisionally had a change of mind of whether to sell some if its affordable homes, reports the Bournemouth Echo.More...

Tewkesbury housing confirmed to have little flooding risk

Tuesday, July 1, 2008 - 16:43
First-time buyers that have may have turned their noses up at looking for properties in Tewkesbury because of the flooding issues that have affected the town in the past, can feel assured that some new properties in ...More...

Hackney set for 500 new homes

Monday, June 30, 2008 - 15:30
London workers will be among those excited by the news that 500 new affordable homes are set to be built in Hackney.More...

"New builds could offer energy savings"

Monday, June 30, 2008 - 15:29
Homeowners should consider a move to a new build property it has been stated by Persimmon Homes, as this could net them savings of up to £400 a year.More...

Buy to let owners cash in on Wimbledon

Thursday, June 26, 2008 - 16:20
Buy-to-let property investors who currently own a second home in Wimbledon, are taking advantage of the current tennis tournament in SW19, by raking in the money on short-term loan deals.More...

Having a loft converted could increase house value

Thursday, June 26, 2008 - 16:20
Homeowners looking to squeeze every penny out of the value of their property have been advised to add extra space to the size of their home.More...

Homeowners still looking to move

Thursday, June 26, 2008 - 16:19
With the value of a large percentage of houses decreasing under current financial conditions, many homeowners may feel there are houses that are now in their price range, which they were priced out of a year ago.More...

Property buyers expect prices to recover

Wednesday, June 25, 2008 - 16:18
Almost two thirds of property buyers in the UK expect the current downturn in the property market to continue for up to another two years, it has been found.More...

London property prices \'may become affordable\'

Wednesday, June 25, 2008 - 16:16
Wannabe homeowners, who have been biding their time before buying a property in London, may soon reap the rewards for their patience, as current London property owners feel the full force of the credit problems.More...

New kitchen or bathroom may improve home selling prospects

Wednesday, June 25, 2008 - 16:16
With homeowners having to work harder in the current market to sell their properties, it has been stated that fitting a new kitchen or bathroom may increase the prospects of selling a house.More...

Call for government to invest in affordable housing

Tuesday, June 24, 2008 - 16:41
The crisis in the availability of affordable homes in Wales has led to a former Labour minister to call for £100 million to be provided for investment in affordable properties.More...

Moving to a new build a \'shrewd\' decision

Tuesday, June 24, 2008 - 16:40
Homeowners looking for a change of property in the current market could take advantage of some wonderful deals.More...

Government organisation sets three million home target

Monday, June 23, 2008 - 16:41
Three million new homes are expected to be available for purchase by 2020, as the government steps up its bid to provide more properties for possible home buyers.More...

Wannabe homeowners thrown a lifeline

Monday, June 23, 2008 - 16:39
Wannabe homeowners in Wrexham who are currently being priced out of the property market, may be able to take advantage of a new scheme to take their first steps onto the property ladder.More...

Councils should extend focus on affordable housing

Monday, June 23, 2008 - 16:37
When local councils are considering what things they should devote their time to, tackling the availability of affordable housing should be one of the top priorities, a new survey has found.More...

First-time buyers not deterred by market conditions

Friday, June 20, 2008 - 17:14
First-time buyers are not being put off getting onto the first rung of the property ladder by the current market conditions, according to new research.More...

Homeowners given chance to see home capabilities

Friday, June 20, 2008 - 17:14
Homeowners looking for a bigger property and who are unsure whether their current house has the capabilities of extension are now able to find out thanks to a new online service.More...

Homeowners warned off major DIY

Friday, June 20, 2008 - 17:13
Homeowners looking to improve the quality of the chances of selling their home by giving it some DIY treatment have been advised by Direct Line to seek the guidance from a qualified source before completing any work.More...

Homeowners told to be realistic with valuations

Thursday, June 19, 2008 - 17:23
Homeowners currently looking to sell their property have been told to be realistic with its valuation if they want it to sell.More...

Public sector help needed to reach home target

Thursday, June 19, 2008 - 17:22
If the government is to reach its intended target of building three million affordable homes by 2020 then the public sector must chip in and help, it has been stated.More...

First-time buyers warned off of Ledbury

Wednesday, June 18, 2008 - 15:59
Potential house buyers looking for a first home in Herefordshire may do well to steer clear of Ledbury, after Herefordshire Council stated that the town has the highest "entry level" property prices for buy ...More...

Shared ownership may lead to cheaper properties

Wednesday, June 18, 2008 - 15:58
Buying a stake in a property through a shared ownership mortgage may provide potential buyers with a cheaper home in the long run.More...

Northumberland offers new housing location

Wednesday, June 18, 2008 - 15:58
First-time buyers or others looking to move into new affordable housing, will be boosted by the news that a former school field in Shilbottle, is being lined up as a possible location for new home development, report ...More...

Home improvements may counter property price decline

Tuesday, June 17, 2008 - 16:43
Homeowners worried about the continuing decline in the value of their property can counter any price falls by renovating their home, according to Homebuilding & Renovating Magazine.More...

Landlords must make effort to find picky tenants

Tuesday, June 17, 2008 - 16:42
Landlords must make the effort to find tenants for their properties because those looking to rent have the opportunity to be fussier because of the range of available letting options within the property market, accor ...More...

Affordable housing tips given to 600 Taunton residents

Tuesday, June 17, 2008 - 16:39
More than 600 people gained a better idea on the types of home that may suit their budget at a recent affordable housing open day, reports the Somerset County Gazette.More...

Lowest number of new builds since 1945

Monday, June 16, 2008 - 16:16
This year will see the lowest number of new homes built since the end of the Second World War, it has been stated.More...

Plans for 100 affordable homes quashed

Monday, June 16, 2008 - 16:14
First-time buyers in Cornwall will be some of those frustrated after plans to build 100 new homes have been quashed, reports thisisdevon.More...

£200,000 property sells for £26,000

Friday, June 13, 2008 - 17:08
A property developer is counting his blessings after netting a dry cleaners valued at £200,000 for the bargain price of just £26,809, according to a report in the Islington Tribune.More...

Homeowners facing repossession \'must get help\'

Friday, June 13, 2008 - 17:07
Homeowners facing repossession should make it their number one priority to get advice on the matter, according to Transact, the independent network committed to promoting financial inclusion.More...

Homeowners \'looking for more security\'

Thursday, June 12, 2008 - 16:53
Homeowners may be looking for security over future mortgage repayments; it has been said by the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML).More...

Flood risk homes to be better managed

Thursday, June 12, 2008 - 16:53
The number of homeowners who find themselves living in properties in flood risk areas are set to benefit from better property management, according to housing and planning minister Caroline Flint.More...

House price fees also rising

Thursday, June 12, 2008 - 16:52
New home buyers that may already be having difficulty finding the money to purchase a new mortgage may also have other financial concerns to deal with in terms of buying a house.More...

23,000 hit with negative equity

Wednesday, June 11, 2008 - 16:54
Thousands of people who took out 100 per cent mortgages in the year leading up March 31st could see their properties go into negative equity, the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) has said.More...

\'Property market will pick up\'

Wednesday, June 11, 2008 - 16:53
Although the property market may not return to the levels it reached six months ago, it may still pick up again soon, it is believed by the independent advisor Bestinvest.More...

CIH: \'tenants should get equal protection\'

Wednesday, June 11, 2008 - 16:53
All tenants of affordable housing should be granted access to the same levels of protection regardless of their landlord, according to the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH).More...

East Midlands see house price rise

Tuesday, June 10, 2008 - 17:14
Homeowners in the East Midlands were the only people to see the value of their property increase during May, according to new research.More...

\'Transport improvements will help property market\'

Tuesday, June 10, 2008 - 17:12
The property market in Manchester could be highly benefited by the government\'s plans for a better transport system in the city, according to the property website BuyAssociation.More...

Affordable housing available in Weymouth and Portland

Monday, June 9, 2008 - 16:39
Homeowners looking to pick up a property within an affordable price range may be best off moving to Weymouth or Portland, according to a report in the Dorset Echo.More...

People doing "nothing" in credit crunch

Monday, June 9, 2008 - 16:39
Many people are doing the safe thing in the current uncertain state of the property market – nothing – according to Scottish property agency Rettie and Co.More...

Buy-to-let affected by migrant workers

Friday, June 6, 2008 - 17:23
Reductions in the number of migrant workers entering the UK from eastern Europe could cause a massive threat to Britain\'s buy-to-let sector, according to Reuters.More...

Quirkier properties \'harder to sell\'

Friday, June 6, 2008 - 17:17
Quirky properties that are likely to appeal to a different specimen of person may take longer to sell because their uniqueness makes them a lot more of a pricier investment, according to unique property seller Unique ...More...

\'Saving will return over spending\'

Thursday, June 5, 2008 - 17:10
The number of people choosing to invest their money into the housing market in recent years in search of a handy profit will significantly reduce and investors will return to stashing their money in savings accounts, ...More...

Brighton "still has stable property market"

Wednesday, June 4, 2008 - 17:18
Brighton is one of the few places in the UK still holding a stable property market and this is because there is a common influx of Londoners looking to downsize in property, according to Brighton and Hove Family Homes.More...

Brits will still stretch to buy property

Tuesday, June 3, 2008 - 10:34
Up to 37 per cent of British people would be willing to stretch themselves financially to buy a home, it has been claimed. More...

Second home owners \' cause highest economy risk\'

Monday, June 2, 2008 - 16:43
Owners of second homes who are looking to sell could be more of a risk to the market than buy to let sellers according to an article in the Times newspaper.More...

\'Arslabs\' are enjoying the property market

Monday, June 2, 2008 - 16:43
As property prices continue to drop, the property market is continuing to benefit a group of vultures referred to as Arslabs, according to an article in the Times.More...

House shortages will cause \'supply and demand imbalance\'

Monday, June 2, 2008 - 16:42
The number of people that cannot break onto the property ladder will only become larger if the shortage of new and affordable homes is not sorted out, according to the Home Builders Federation.More...

Experienced investors loving auctions

Friday, May 30, 2008 - 17:42
Experienced auction property bidders are taking advantage of a lack of first time buyers and novice buy-to let investors by buying auctioned property at rock bottom prices, according to the Times.More...

Homeowners \'like to rebuild\'

Wednesday, May 28, 2008 - 17:23
More than half of homeowners in the UK would rather buy an older house that may be in need of a renovation instead of a new build, according to new research from Yorkshire bank.More...

\'Buy to let investors need 40 per cent\'

Wednesday, May 28, 2008 - 17:23
Buy to let investors should be looking for a 40 per cent discount when buying a property, according to Landlord Mortgages.More...

\'Available property needed to help economy\'

Tuesday, May 27, 2008 - 17:27
An adequate number of available property is vital to the capability and consistency of the economy, according to the Federation of Master Builders.More...

\'Property market stabilising in areas\'

Tuesday, May 27, 2008 - 17:26
Elements of the property market are stabilising although consumer confidence is still dented, according to a recent report from members of the National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA).More...

Buy to let boosted by market downturn

Thursday, May 22, 2008 - 16:26
Buy to let landlords have been buoyed by a surge in demand for rental accommodation, new figures suggest. More...

Sale and rent back schemes facing OFT probe

Thursday, May 15, 2008 - 10:38
Sale and rent back schemes are to be investigated by the Office of Fair Trading (OFT), amid calls for greater regulation of providers. More...

Mortgage lending remains subdued

Tuesday, May 13, 2008 - 15:45
New figures from the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) has revealed that mortgage lending for house purchase remained subdued in March but remortgaging levels held up well.More...

\'Glut\' of buy-to-let repossessions on the way

Tuesday, May 13, 2008 - 13:25
With the cost of mortgages increasing, there could be a "glut" of repossessions in the buy-to-let market, it has been claimed.More...

£53m earmarked for affordable homes in Essex

Tuesday, May 13, 2008 - 13:24
The government has put more than £53 million into developing affordable homes on Brownfield sites, infrastructure and jobs in Essex.More...

Majority not wanting house price rises

Monday, May 12, 2008 - 17:17
Less than a quarter of people want UK house prices to go up while nearly 30 per cent would like to see them rise, a survey has shown.More...

Rics calls for mortgage consistency

Thursday, May 8, 2008 - 16:10
Estate agents and homebuyers need clarity from lenders about what they will lend, an expert says.

Speaking on BBC Radio Five\'s Wake Up To Money programme, Jeremy Leaf from the Royal Institution of Chartere ...More...

First-time buyers driving down prices

Wednesday, May 7, 2008 - 16:38
The amount that first-time buyers are willing to spend on a new home has experienced a sharp decline over the past few months, according to independent financial website Moneyextra.com.More...

Brits \'will always prefer buying to renting\'

Thursday, May 1, 2008 - 15:22
British people will always prefer to buy property rather than rent despite the current economic conditions, according to property agent Ludlowthompson.More...

Homeowners look towards home improvements

Sunday, July 1, 2007 - 15:29
Despite tightening purse strings almost one million homes will be renovated or revamped over the next 12 months as owners look to improve the quality of their properties rather than move to a new one.More...