Homes


Budget gets thumbs down

1:45pm Friday 30th March 2012

The Spring Budget has disappointed local estate agents with many saying it does nothing to help those trying to buy and sell at the moment.

Top tips on buying a new home

1:46pm Friday 30th March 2012

The NHBC, the UK’s leading consumer protection body for the home building industry, has produced a checklist for people thinking of buying a new home. It advises you to: - Check that the builder has a good national or local reputation – visit sites that he has built before, and chat to previous customers if possible.

What's the big idea

What's the big idea

12:35pm Friday 30th March 2012

Kevin McCloud of Channel 4’s Grand Designs tells Beverley Morrison why he’s looking forward to the latest Grand Designs Live show and why Kent architect Richard Hawes’ home Crossway features as one of his top ten favourite designs.

Now’s the time to invest in buy-to-let

3:00pm Wednesday 28th March 2012

The rise in demand for rental property makes this a prime time to invest in the buy-to-let market according to estate agents in the Sutton area.

Generate your own electricity

Generate your own electricity

3:02pm Friday 23rd March 2012

Easy-to-maintain homes, modern insulation and solar panels generating electricity are some of the benefits of buying one of these new homes in Ashtead.

Mortgage deal struck to boost home sales

2:59pm Friday 23rd March 2012

Housebuilders in south London have given a warm welcome to the government-backed NewBuy mortgage guarantee scheme which was launched this week.

Kitchens: the hub of the home

Interior designer Anna Ryder Richardson shows off

4:06pm Wednesday 15th February 2012

We Brits now spend more time in the kitchen than any other room in the home.

Giving homebuyers more peace of mind

3:57pm Wednesday 15th February 2012

Buying a home is generally considered to be one of life’s most stressful events – and with spring just around the corner, many people are now facing this very prospect.

Top tips from Phil for first time buyers

Top tips from Phil for first time buyers

11:18am Tuesday 31st January 2012

First time buyers wanting to get on the property ladder can take advice from TV property pundit Phil Spencer who has just produced a series of five videos covering everything from knowing the right time to buy to financing your move.

New development is ideal for commuters

New development is ideal for commuters

2:46pm Thursday 26th January 2012

A new development of 18 contemporary townhouses is due for completion this spring in Leatherhead.


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