WhatHouse? 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 ArticleRecord new homes sales for Countrywide
Countrywide Land & New Homes, one of the UK's largest new homes agents, has reported a sharp rise in the volume of new homes sales over the past year.The company reports that it sold in excess of...
View ArticleWorkington offers great choice for first-time new homes buyers
Situated on the west coast of Cumbria, Workington is a popular place to live thanks to its wide choice of housing, good amenities and commuter links, and close proximity to the beautiful Lake District...
View ArticleRents up 1.5% in 2013, says LSL Property Services
Rents in England and Wales increased by an average of 1.5% in 2013, fresh data shows.The latest buy-to-let index published LSL Property Services reveals that annual rents rose year, despite a 1%...
View ArticleHistoric setting for popular luxury new homes in Bristol
The British are passionate about their heritage and our historic buildings are some of the most popular tourist spots in the country. Our towns and cities are full of older buildings, many of which...
View ArticleVideo interview: Cherie Stockbridge and her close family ties with The...
One look at the London skyline tells you that our capital is undergoing constant change. The multitude of cranes visible from almost any street is evidence of how much regeneration is happening in...
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 West Yorkshire, Stirling, Dundee, Angus and London.New affordable homes...
View ArticleMortgage blog: Shop around before taking new TSB stamp duty deal
If you're thinking of buying a property in the next few months, one of the UK's leading lenders has launched a mortgage deal that will pay your stamp duty for you. TSB has launched an offer to pay the...
View ArticleGrantham new homes a great option for families and commuters
The Lincolnshire market town of Grantham is a popular commuter town for people working in the nearby cities of Nottingham (25 miles) or Peterborough (36 miles), both accessible by rail from the town's...
View ArticleOne-on-one interview: Ingrid Skinner of Taylor Wimpey Central London
Marc Da Silva continues his series of interviews with senior figures in the UK property industry by posing the questions to Ingrid Skinner, managing director of Taylor Wimpey Central London.How are...
View ArticleSussex family start 2014 with a fresh start in their own home
A family of six has started the New Year with a new life in their own permanent home in Sussex thanks to the government-backed Help to Buy scheme.Now the delighted owners of a four-bedroom house at...
View ArticleMortgage bulletin for week commencing Monday 27 January
One in four people hope to move into a new home this year according to research by Ocean Finance. The figures show that 26% of adults in the UK hope to move into a new buy or rental property in 2014,...
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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 ArticleDreamy city of Norwich offers great potential for homebuyers
Described by author Ian McEwan as a "dreamy city", Norwich is well known for its wealth of historical architecture, museums, lively arts venues and wide range of shops, and in 2012 was designated as...
View ArticleScottish government hails the success of Help to Buy scheme
More than 1,200 households have applied to the Scottish government's Help to Buy (Scotland) scheme since its launch in September 2013, with over 200 already in new homes.Official figures show that...
View ArticleTaunton offers great lifestyle combined with easy commuter links
The attractive market town of Taunton in Somerset is lively and historic, surrounded by glorious countryside and nature reserves, and close to many other large towns and cities - and it currently...
View ArticleJuan in a million – homes fit for the new Man Utd midfielder
After swapping Stamford Bridge for Old Trafford in a £37m move last week, new Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata has been tasked with saving his new side's dismal season. But first he'll need...
View ArticleMortgage blog: Why it may become harder to get a home loan in 2014
Experts are warning that changes to the mortgage industry in the UK are set to make it tougher to be approved for a home loan in 2014. April sees a raft of changes to the rules governing the mortgage...
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Demand for rental accommodation outstripping supply, says Countrywide
According to figures released by Countrywide, 2013 saw a rebalance of supply and demand in many rental markets across the country, with the number of would be tenants growing 6% more quickly than the...
View ArticleWhatHouse? bulletin on forthcoming and recent property launches and events
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...
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