As house prices continue to rocket, the government scheme which was created with the intention to help those most in need to get onto the housing market, is being priced out. There are restrictions in the terms and conditions of the Help to Buy ISA which stipulate the money is to be used for house […]
£14.8bn is the expected cost of construction for Crossrail, with 73 miles of extra track length to be added to existing London’s transport systems, 200 million more journeys each year and 24 extra journeys to run at peak times of the day per hour. It is Europe’s largest and most ambitious infrastructure project to date […]
This may sound like a scene out of a science fiction film and when you imagine what your first property may look like, you may be picturing a beautiful solid oak kitchen, a power shower and a bedroom large enough to accommodate all your belongings. But can you imagine yourself living in a house where […]
Woolwich at Royal Arsenal has received the first wave of competed homes to be constructed. First Crossrail homes completed have been built above a new Crossrail station in preparation for the new transport system to commence by 2018. More than one thousand homes have been developed as part of two separate developments, one of which […]
Turn on ITV at 9pm and you’ll most likely be greeted by the latest period drama boasting stately homes, acres upon acres of gardens and the richest Brits around. Back then the only way to make an exhibition of your wealth was by owning the biggest, tallest house on the manor. Drawing rooms, libraries and sweeping […]
Getting onto the property ladder is a difficult transition in itself and with it comes a huge financial responsibility. In our generation, first time buyers are narrowing significantly and it is far more difficult to own one property, let alone own another. However, the Department for Communities and Local Government as part of the English […]
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has today released the latest House Price Index, showing house prices are going up by 5.7% in the year to May 2015, a natural increase from 5.5% in the year to April 2015. The monthly release of data by the ONS is calculated using mortgage financed transactions that are […]
What’s in a name? Well, it turns out that if it is a name of a street or village it can mean quite a lot. Unusual and funny place names are not uncommon in the UK, but some are so embarrassing that many buyers are put off from purchasing a property on the road. According […]
Any homeowners will know that buying a house is one of the most difficult, exciting and financially tiring processes anyone will endure in their lifetime. Purchasing a home of your own, whether it’s your first or tenth, is never an easy task. Over the years, the world has become obsessed with the oh-so popular television […]
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Restaurants are bumping up house prices. A sought after postcode is no doubt a catalyst for astronomical sale prices, however it’s become apparent that nowadays it’s not just where you live, but where you eat that can drastically up your property kudos. Hard to book a table at your local? Chances are it’s difficult to […]
Homeowners are cashing in fast on the increased equity in their homes gained by rising property values. On average they borrowed £9,069 more than a year ago according to the Mortgage Search Tracker from Mortgage Advice Bureau. Releasing cash by remortgaging means owners can use the money to clear property debts, pay for home improvements […]