Investor hopes villa purchases will prove to be a shrewd move
With news that the housing market recovery has started to spread across the UK, property developer and investor Eric Richford has just purchased two exclusive Redrow villas in Lytham, Lancashire.With...
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WhatHouse? launches new monthly regional property newspapers this week
Today sees the launch of the first two editions of the new WhatHouse? regional property newspapers. Royal Mail starts distribution of the tabloid-size property papers today, with each edition being...
View ArticleOur pick of resale homes available to buy now in Durham
Whether you prefer exploring the iconic cathedral or heading out to the picturesque Durham Dales for some peace and quiet, the city of Durham has plenty to offer. With cobbled streets, boutique shops...
View ArticleMore new homes ‘urgently needed’ to avert housing crisis
The government must do more to boost the supply of much needed new homes in this country, including affordable homes, in order to help alleviate the mounting housing crisis, according to Kim Vernau,...
View ArticlePlans approved for 900 new homes in Camden
Camden Council has awarded planning consent for the construction of 900 new-build homes across the London Borough of Camden in North West London.The new homes, which will be developed as part of...
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Open-plan living makes the perfect pad for the festive parties
With the party season in full swing, what could be more pleasant than inviting friends, family or colleagues around for a lively get-together? Much more personal and a lot less fraught than an external...
View ArticleMortgage lending levels set to rise further in 2014
With housing market conditions rapidly improving, the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) estimates that mortgage lending levels will continue to increase next year as more people look to buy...
View ArticleMortgage blog: Why it is time to take advantage of falling fixed rates
Are you thinking of remortgaging? If you are on your lender's standard variable rate (SVR) then now could be the perfect time to take advantage of a fixed-rate deal. That's the view of a leading expert...
View ArticleOne-on-one interview: Katie Hunter of Waterfords
Katie Hunter, senior new homes manager at Waterfords estate agents, is the latest senior industry figure to take time out of her busy schedule to answer the questions posed by Marc Da Silva.What...
View ArticleCity centre living: Homes to rent on the market now in Newcastle
The city of Newcastle is one of the most vibrant places in the UK. From the famous Angel of the North to the Gateshead Millennium Bridge, the city is dotted with iconic landmarks. In the bustling city...
View ArticleWell-travelled lady finds perfect spot to finally settle down
A retired widow who has spent time in locations all over the world has finally found the perfect spot in which to settle down - at David Wilson's waterfront Riverside Meadow development in...
View ArticleMortgage blog: Confusion reigns with the Help to Buy scheme
It was launched with a fanfare three months ahead of schedule but a new survey has found that a third of first-time buyers still don't understand how the government's flagship Help to Buy scheme...
View ArticleMake like Mark and Michelle with a £2m Chigwell mansion
With the announcement, via an unnamed source, that Coronation Street actress Michelle Keegan and her ubiquitous reality television star fiancé Mark Wright are set to purchase a £2m mansion in Wright's...
View ArticleIdyllic new homes for every type of buyer in coastal Wales
Wales is famous for its awesome coastline - from rugged cliff-top paths above wild and remote beaches to gentle sandy coves and traditional seaside resorts. People lucky enough to live on Wales's...
View ArticleMortgage bulletin for week commencing Monday 23 December
With forecasts of an 8% rise in house prices over the next 12 months and private rents predicted to rise by 10% in the same time frame, first-time buyers and those looking to buy-to-rent are seeking...
View ArticleBe king of your own castle with a luxury home in Colchester
Colchester in Essex is Britain's oldest recorded town and provides the perfect mixture of history and modernity, with a thriving town centre complementing iconic sites such as Colchester Castle.Whether...
View ArticleOne-on-one interview: Melissa Toomey of the Hastoe Group
Melissa Toomey, head of marketing and communications at the Hastoe Group, a leading affordable housing provider and rural specialist, takes time out of her busy end-of-year schedule to answer Marc Da...
View ArticleThe Kingdom of Fife offers new home buyers plenty of variety
If dramatic coastal scenery, vibrant communities and easy access to Edinburgh and Perth are what you desire in a place to live then look no further than the Kingdom of Fife. Buyers hunting for a new...
View ArticleMortgage blog: Lending increases in 2013 but is yet to reach boom levels
New figures have revealed that 2013 was a better year than expected for the UK's mortgage industry. According to data from the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML), lending has been higher than...
View ArticleProperty around East Grinstead, West Sussex: Seven villages to consider
The ancient market town of East Grinstead is surrounded by the beautiful rolling countryside of the High Weald in West Sussex. The town offers a wealth of places to eat and drink as well as all of the...
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