Sharp rise in new homes sales for Connells
Estate agents Connells has seen a further rise in new homes sales during the first half of this year, following a 28% increase in new homes in 2011, supporting claims that demand for new homes is...
View ArticleFirst-time buyers find their perfect home with Linden Homes in Cambridgeshire
A Cambridgeshire couple found they were able to move from renting to buying after a visit to Linden Homes' St Michael's Chase development in Longstanton. Lorna Conlon and Morgan Mullooly looked around...
View ArticleMortgage blog: Brokers welcome rate cuts and a better range of deals
Two of the UK's biggest lenders have reduced their lending rates this week and increased the range of deals available to broker clients. Abbey for Intermediaries, part of the Santander group, and...
View ArticleLimited Edition Mini Cooper up for grabs from Taylor Wimpey
House-hunters in the southeast of England with a yearning for life in the fast lane should waste no time in getting along to a Taylor Wimpey development, where the housebuilder is currently hosting a...
View ArticleRenfrewshire offers some delightful new-build homes for sale
Renfrewshire and East Renfrewshire have a lot to offer residents making them ideal locations for a wide variety of house-hunters. Excellent transport links and the proximity to Glasgow mean the area is...
View ArticleMortgage bulletin – Santander slashes NewBuy mortgage rates
Major lender Santander has announced that with immediate effect, it is cutting interest rates on its range of fixed-rate NewBuy mortgages. This is excellent news for homeowners and first-time buyers...
View ArticleLack of new homes underpins London property prices
Despite the recession residential property prices in London continue to buck the national trend and continue to rise due to a fundamental shortage of new homes being built. The latest residential...
View ArticleBloor Homes submit plans for new homes in Thornbury
Housebuilder Bloor Homes has submitted a planning application to develop up to 300 new homes in Thornbury, South Gloucestershire. The developer wants to build the properties on 22.43 hectares of land...
View ArticleWeekly affordable homes round up
Affordable new homes in Wiltshire The first new affordable homes in Westbury have been handed over to the new residents, signalling a significant milestone for the scheme. The new homes are being built...
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LSL New Build Index August 2012, powered by e.surv Chartered Surveyors
With new build news continuing to make the headlines the latest LSL Land & New Homes Index - exclusively revealed on whathouse.co.uk - takes a look at the regional picture and how average prices...
View ArticleMortgage bulletin – New range of FTB mortgages from Coventry BS
Coventry building Society has today (9th August 2012) launched a new range of mortgages aimed at first-time buyers, fixed until 30th September 2017, with a maximum loan-to-value (LTV) of 85% to 90%....
View ArticleAffordable homes report: properties at their most affordable for a decade
Residential properties are at their most affordable level in a decade, according to a new report. The Halifax's First-time Buyer Review reveals that the proportion of UK towns and cities which are...
View ArticleBuying a Larkfleet home is Ezy for first-time buyers
Residential property developer Larkfleet Homes is dedicated to helping first time buyers and its Ezy initiative includes schemes that can make all the difference in buying a first home. Ezy-giveThe...
View ArticleFestival draws attention to new homes in Edinburgh
With the Edinburgh Festival now in full swing, the capital is buzzing and for those deciding they'd like to live in the city, housebuilders have a host of new-build properties on the market. Just as...
View ArticleWeekly affordable homes round up
Affordable homes in WidnesPlanning officers have given Halton Housing Trust the green light to build 12 affordable homes in Widnes. The development will feature eight three-bedroom and four two-bedroom...
View ArticleNew greener homes in Wales proposed
Environment Minister, John Griffiths, has launched a consultation on tougher building regulations, designed to improve the energy efficiency of new homes in Wales. The proposed regulations would either...
View ArticleTaylor Wimpey offers many incentives for Bedfordshire buyers
Alongside new developments in Bedford and other major towns, Taylor Wimpey's current portfolio offers house buyers in Bedfordshire a range of new homes in smaller towns across the county such as...
View ArticlePlans for 1,000 new homes on farmland in Linby
Gedling Borough Council has earmarked farmland in the Nottinghamshire village of Linby to help it meet its target of building 7,250 new homes over the next 15 years. The authority has proposed building...
View ArticleMortgage blog: Building society lending grows as mutuals offer great mortgage...
For years, it has been the main High Street banks that have dominated the UK mortgage market. Now though, it is building societies that are increasing their market share and offering some of the best...
View ArticleNew homes in Colchester prove popular with buyers
There are just a few new homes remaining for sale at Countryside Properties' The Green at Fortuna Park in Colchester following a high level of sales at the development. Only 3 three-bedroom houses...
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