Advice from the experts on how to decorate this Christmas - part one TV...
Presenters, writers and celebrities Colin and JustinIt's all too easy to get carried away with festive cheer and go all out tacky when decorating your home at Christmas. But when the mountains of...
View ArticleProperty market forecast 2013: London
With the UK economy now technically out of recession and growing signs that mortgage lending condition are improving, confidence in property price prospects is generally strengthening.Just over a third...
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Focus on Cumbria
As one of England's largest and newest counties, Cumbria is predominantly rural and one of the most sparsely populated. Acclaimed for its beauty, the county contains every mountain in England that is...
View ArticleValue-for-money new homes in Kent close to HS1 route from Ward Homes
Since its launch in 2009, the High Speed 1 (HS1) rail service that serves Kent from the refurnished terminus at St Pancras has enjoyed a surge in passenger numbers. It has also been a boon to local...
View ArticleNewBuy scheme available at Lagan Homes’ East Midlands developments
Banbury-based housebuilder Lagan Homes is offering first-time buyers and home movers the chance to purchase a home with a deposit of as little as 5% of the purchase price, thanks to its involvement...
View ArticleInvestors enticed to Barratt’s show home Sale and Leaseback scheme
Property investors looking to expand their portfolio in the south east of England have an interesting option to consider thanks to Barratt Homes: a scheme where they can purchase a show home at one of...
View ArticleSharp increase in planning approvals for new homes
There was a significant rise in the number of new homes granted planning permission in the third quarter (Q3) of this year, according to the latest data released by the Home Builders Federation...
View ArticleUK housing market gets £1.3bn injection from parents
Over the last five years, parents have provided in excess of 228,000 first time buyers with more than £1.3bn, according to new research from The Equity Release Council.Typically, 30% of first time...
View ArticleAdvice from the experts on how to decorate this Christmas - part two interior...
Design director at Alexander James Interiors, Stacey SibleyWorking for bespoke designer Alexander James Interiors, Stacey Sibley has also noticed a move towards vintage, home-made Christmas décor this...
View ArticleRegeneration area series - Central London
As one of the safest places to invest in property worldwide, London is often misconceived as being too pricey for anyone other than oligarchs, investment bankers and CEOs. There can be no doubt there...
View ArticleHousebuilder incentives ‘important’ for market stability in 2013
Government schemes such as NewBuy and housebuilders' own incentives will remain important to ensuring that the new homes market remains stable in 2013, according to Alan Brown, chief executive of CALA...
View ArticleMortgage blog: Stuck on a standard variable rate? Now’s the time to move
Over recent years, increasing numbers of mortgage borrowers have found remortgaging tough. With tight credit conditions and few remortgage deals, millions of Brits are now ‘mortgage prisoners', stuck...
View ArticleLive like a celebrity at new Banner Homes scheme in Hadley Wood
Banner Homes' latest development on the London/Hertfordshire border gives ambitious house-hunters the chance to taste the celebrity lifestyle. Bolingbroke House is situated in Hadley Wood, an affluent...
View ArticlePlanning consent awarded for over 500 new homes in Vauxhall
Planners have given the go-ahead for a £500m mixed-use development in Vauxhall that will include two 50-storey towers.According to the approved detailed planning application which was submitted by...
View ArticlePlans for new homes in Eye to be unveiled
Plans for new homes in Eye will be unveiled at an exhibition to be held by housebuilder Larkfleet Homes in January.The development firm will exhibit the details of the plans for 58 new houses to be...
View ArticleRegeneration series - North London
As one of the safest places to invest in property worldwide, London is often misconceived as being too pricey for anyone other than oligarchs, investment bankers and CEOs. There can be no doubt there...
View ArticleInterview with TV stars Colin and Justin
FROM picking an interior theme for a cave to braving bush tucker trials, Colin and Justin have tackled a wide range of challenges in their varied careers. The Scottish couple have properties in three...
View ArticlePersimmon finds the strongest response to NewBuy in the North East
National housebuilder Persimmon Homes has sold 66 properties in the North East of England with the government-backed NewBuy scheme this year, the highest number of all its regions around the UK. The...
View ArticleProperty market forecast 2013: Home Counties and Yorkshire
With the UK economy now technically out of recession and growing signs that mortgage lending condition are improving, confidence in property price prospects is generally strengthening.Just over a third...
View ArticleNew showhome and FirstBuy now available for Hillreed Homes
While everyone is frantically getting ready for Christmas, it's also been a busy time for Hillreed Homes. The south east developer have launched a new Show Home at their flagship development, Cathcart...
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