House buyers in Derby blend city life with calming countryside
The UK's most central city, Derby was the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution, but today it is best known for its advanced transport manufacturing industry and its proximity to the beautiful Peak...
View ArticleWhat House? bulletin on this week’s events and recent new homes launches
Every week we'll tell you about the events being held at new homes developments across the UK over the next seven days. Find out about the launch of the very latest developments, the unveiling of new...
View ArticleOne-on-one interview: Lesley Stringer of Hamptons International
This week. Marc Da Silva continues his series of interviews with senior figures in the new homes industry by posing the questions to Lesley Stringer, regional residential development and investment...
View ArticleSharp fall in number of new affordable homes in Scotland
The Scottish government is under mounting pressure to do more to boost the supply of much needed affordable homes in Scotland after fresh data showed that the number of new affordable homes being...
View ArticleLabour vows to build 200,000 new homes per year if elected
Only a Labour elected government will be able to deliver the new-build homes that this country urgently requires to plug the growing supply-demand imbalance, according to shadow chancellor Ed Balls.Mr...
View ArticleMortgage blog: Need a new mortgage? Five easy ways to a strong credit rating
While the choice of mortgage deals is as wide as it has been for several years, there are lots of reasons why a lender may still decline your mortgage application. One common problem that many...
View ArticleWeekly affordable homes round-up
Marc Da Silva brings you news from the affordable new homes market across the UK with the latest headlines on housing schemes in Northamptonshire, Tyne & Wear, Northumberland, Cambridgeshire,...
View ArticleProperty price boom set to continue
With the residential property market continuing to go from strength to strength, home prices are expected to rise further next year, official figures from yesterday's Autumn Statement estimate.The...
View ArticleWhat House? bulletin on this week’s events and recent new homes launches
Every week we'll tell you about the events being held at new homes developments across the UK over the next seven days, as well as recent news you may have missed. Find out about the launch of the very...
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Inspiring interiors – the latest professionally decorated and furnished show...
There's a lot you can learn about the latest interior trends from a show home, whether you're in the market for a new-build home or not. In this article we highlight some of the very best show homes...
View ArticleMortgage blog: Rates set to rise as government moves to stop house price bubble
The era of rock-bottom mortgage rates could be set to come to the end after the Bank of England announced it was scaling back a scheme that had been supporting the UK mortgage market. The new Governor...
View ArticleLuxury homes in Scotland launched in Perthshire
Richmond Homes has launched a range of exclusive luxury new-build homes for sale across three different residential developments in the idyllic Perthshire countryside which are sure to appeal to many...
View ArticleOne-on-one interview: John East of Kinleigh Folkard & Hayward
John East, director for land and new homes at Kinleigh Folkard & Hayward, takes time out of his busy schedule to talk to Marc Da Silva.Which regions do you cover? Our two Land and New Homes...
View ArticleNew tax for foreign owners in the UK
The Chancellor George Osborne has announced plans to introduce Capital Gains Tax (CGT) for foreigners who own property in the UK but do not reside here. From April 2015, UK CGT of 28% will be imposed...
View ArticleResidential property prices set to rise further
With rising demand from buyers continuing to heavily outstrip the supply of new housing coming onto the market, supported by easier access to cheap mortgage finance, UK property prices are expected to...
View ArticleMortgage blog: Government denies pressuring mutuals into joining Help to Buy
The government have denied claims that they put pressure on one of the UK's leading lenders to join its flagship Help to Buy scheme. Launched in October, take-up of the new initiative has been slow and...
View ArticleImpressed couple reserve Taylor Wimpey show home on first viewing
A couple were so impressed after their initial viewing of a show home at Taylor Wimpey's Copt Oak Gardens development in Leicestershire that they reserved it there and then - and have moved in just...
View ArticleWeekly affordable homes round-up
Marc Da Silva brings you news from the affordable new homes market across the UK with the latest headlines on housing schemes in Essex, Yorkshire, Oxford, Greater Manchester, Bristol and Norfolk.New...
View ArticleGreat selection of new-build homes at the ‘Gateway to the Highlands’
Often referred to as the gateway to the Highlands, Perth and Kinross is a great place to settle down. A vibrant city combined with stunning scenery offer the best of both worlds. Buyers looking to find...
View ArticleMortgage bulletin for week commencing Monday 16 December
With mortgage lending set to increase in the New Year as the housing market continues to strengthen, the first-time buyer market is one that most lenders are keen to offer new products.Virgin Money has...
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