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Month Archive - April 2011
Two million homeowners stuck in first properties
It's not just first-time buyers that are stuck: half of young homeowners have become "frustrated middle movers", research has found.
First-time buyers back clampdown on lending
Shelter says government must support FSA reforms but mortgage lenders warn of risks from too much regulation.
Buyers race to snap up Central London homes
Prices are up to 20 per cent higher than in 2007 thanks to a shortage of property for sale and surging demand from home and abroad.
Watchdog slams mortgage rescue failure
Scheme to stop repossessions helped fewer home owners and cost more than government expected.
Estate agents say home sales stable in April
The April bank holidays did little to deter house hunters as an average of eight properties per branch were sold over the month.
Miliband pledges help for first-time buyers
Labour Party leader calls for action to stop “inexorable rise” in age of home ownership.
Home owners still expect property prices to rise
Slowdown in housing market dents confidence but eight out of ten home owners expect house prices to rise in the next five years.
Bank holidays dent mortgage lending
Are April figures a slump or a blip? CML says Easter and Royal Wedding make market hard to read.
Military get top priority for housing help
Armed Forces go to front of queue for FirstBuy and low cost home ownership schemes and get extra help with mortgages.
Six million give up on ever owning a property
Only one in 20 potential buyers have enough money saved for a deposit – and 13% of Brits don’t plan to buy at all.
First-time buyers save for a deposit for 29 months
Londoners are the most independent but those in the South-West put down the biggest deposits.
Businesses to decide on planning with residents
Decentralisation minister Greg Clark has announced eight vanguards where companies will work with residents on local planning issues.
Property boom and bust cycle "must end"
More new homes, tax reform and a better safety net are key to more stability, a Housing Market Taskforce has said.
RICS reports private housing boost
Surveyors have reported a rise in private housing work - one of only two positive readings for the sector in three years.
Robbie Williams' former flat is for sale
When you see how unique this property is, the fact that the Take That star used to live in it will seem neither here nor there.
Shapps sets out plans for zero carbon homes
The housing minister’s new definition will cut emissions but keep down costs for housebuilders.
Rent increase in Belfast may only be short-term
Rents in the Northern Irish capital are up 4.2 per cent on last year – but with legislative changes due in October, this may not last.
Asking prices surge to three-year high
Low interest rates and fewer sellers have pushed up property asking prices in all but one region of England and Wales.
Minister targets "scandal" of 300,000 empty homes
The communities minister has launched a week of action in an attempt to get the UK's 300,000 empty homes back into use.
W1J 5: London's most expensive postcode
Westminster features twice in London's seven priciest postcodes. Find out how much property costs in all of the areas.
Utility bills push up housing costs
The cost of home ownership is at its highest level in three years, despite rock-bottom mortgage rates.
Student accommodation is best investment option
Gap between supply and demand drives up rents and investment returns for university bed spaces.
Location and value of Apprentice house revealed
Find out the address, property details and previous selling prices of the house where this year's Apprentice candidates are living.
Number 13 houses worth £4000 less than neighbours
Buying a number 13 home could save you the equivalent of your stamp duty and legal fees – but triskaidekaphobics should steer clear...
£1m-plus homes selling at fastest rate since 2006
The million-pound-plus property market is in rude health, with sales figures for 2010 up more than 50% on 2009.
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