Thame Gazette - Property News Feed

Connells spreads the word as ‘help to buy’ offer boosts market

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 05:24:50 GMT

The Help to Buy scheme is providing a welcome boost to the new homes market and construction industry with developers across the area reporting a strong take up of the government initiative.

Don’t open the gate for crooks as you enjoy the great outdoors

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 16:20:38 GMT

With summer finally here many of us are likely to spend more time socialising or relaxing in the garden, or away from home altogether on a seasonal break.

Thirtysomethings are quitting the costly countryside, says report

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 13:54:21 GMT

People in their thirties are moving out of the South East countryside in a stark demographic shift as house prices rise faster in rural areas than in urban areas, despite incomes rising more slowly.

‘House prices hit three year high thanks to increased confidence’

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 10:06:14 GMT

Increased confidence in the housing market saw prices in the South East hit a three-year high during May, according to the latest RICS Residential Market Survey, released today.

Second steppers turn to bank of mum and dad to move up the ladded

Sun, 09 Jun 2013 04:57:53 GMT

According to the latest research from Lloyds TSB, one in six second steppers are contemplating turning to the bank of mum and dad to plug the gap between the value of their first home and the cost of the house they would ideally move to.

‘First quarter figures showing a move in the right direction’

Tue, 21 May 2013 11:16:10 GMT

Overall market conditions for the UK show welcome signs of improvement, according to data collated in the Move with Us Residential Market Review for the first quarter of 2013.

Top 10 things to bear in mind when applying for planning permission

Tue, 21 May 2013 11:15:39 GMT

“Applying for planning permission can be a daunting experience, but it needn’t be that way if some thought is put into potential pitfalls that can be avoided,” says Michael Holmes, spokesperson for The Southern Homebuilding & Renovating Show which will be at Surrey’s Sandown Park on Saturday and Sunday, June 29 and 30.