‘Time to move’ despite big drop in house prices - agent
HOUSE prices in Luton have seen one of the biggest falls in the country in the past year.
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2011 was the most affordable year for homeowners in Luton since records began in 2005 according to latest research.
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Lloyds TSB has launched its annual Second Stepper report, which tracks the ongoing plight of first time sellers amid a challenging housing market.
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With their stunning array of classical architecture set alongside modern developments, the nation’s most expensive residential streets are centred around the many crescents and squares in the Royal...
View ArticleBrits come clean about their grotty homes
Millions of Brits reckon their home is a ‘pigsty’ because they are just too busy to clean, according to a new study.
View ArticleOver 50s struggle to find cash for home repairs
The challenge of austerity and the pressing need for home repairs are leaving many with a home headache.
View ArticleWhat are the 13 ‘must have’ highlights a top drawer home needs?
The team at top drawer estate agents Barton Wyatt, which claims its clientele are predominantly people fly first class and stay in seven star hotels have drawn up a list of ‘must haves’ highlights for...
View ArticleRent trap keeps many off housing ladder, says Shelter
Rents in the south east are rising by an average of £297 a year, leaving many in a ‘rent trap’ with little or nothing left to save for a home of their own, says housing charity Shelter.
View ArticleSafety experts spark a home peril warning
A new survey by the Electrical Safety Council shows that millions of people are attempting electrical jobs such as rewiring and installing complicated electrical equipment in an attempt to save cash.
View ArticleDon’t move, improve is the watchworth for 2013
Leading trade supplier Screwfix is predicting a boom in home improvement over the next year as households invest more in their current homes, with research showing that the 56 per cent of tradesmen...
View ArticleHousing transactions on the up in January
The number of housing transactions in the south east rose during January, says the latest RICS housing market survey.
View ArticleCash-strapped homeowners warned over DIY electrics
Each year, unsafe electrics cause 12,500 house fires, 750 serious injuries and 10 deaths – but more than 60 per cent of Brits are happy to have a go at DIY in the home
View ArticleAre you determined to spend Easter on DIY?
According to a new survey, 44 per cent of people from the South East are planning to spend at least some time this Easter doing DIY.
View ArticleAnnual cost of owning and running a home on the rise
The annual expense of owning and running a house has increased by £179 over the past year, according to new research by Halifax.
View ArticleCautionary tales if you’re planning to save on a survey
More than one in three East of England homebuyers who failed to commission a property survey faced thousands of pounds of unexpected repairs to their new home, according to research from RICS.
View ArticleHas your house got the U factor?
Forget streets with the X-factor, living on a street with a name beginning with the letter U could mean your property is worth a lot more, according to new research from property website Zoopla.co.uk.
View ArticleHome sales hit a three year high in March
The number of homes sold in the East reached a three year high during March as increased confidence in the market continued to translate into property sales, says the latest RICS housing market survey.
View ArticleHousing costs more than £200,000 over a lifetime, but transport bill is higher
The average UK household will rack up costs of £1,336,566 over a lifetime, according to new analysis by Prudential of the Office of National Statistics Family Spending Report.
View ArticlePotential buyers viewing, and viewing, and viewing before deciding on their...
Potential home owners are viewing a record number of properties before committing to buy their ideal home, according to new research.
View ArticleDo you still clear the decks for a good spring clean?
Spring cleaning is a ritual that is centuries old, so it is surprising to learn that over a third (37 per cent) of UK homeowners do not undertake a yearly spring clean of their property.
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