Yorkshire Evening Post - Property News Feed

Leeds property news: We’re fixing the problem

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 09:38:52 GMT

The Bank of England has kept the base rate at 0.5 per cent for the 50th month in a row – here, Steve McConville of Mortgage Advice Bureau, who work with estate agents Manning Stainton state, gives us his verdict on what the unprecedented period of low interest will mean for buyers and lenders.

Leeds property news: County prices on the up

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 09:45:29 GMT

YORKSHIRE’S property market has experienced a distinct increase in activity over the last month, according to figures from the region’s largest independent estate agent Dacre, Son & Hartley and supported by data from The Nationwide that shows prices are steadily increasing as the market gains momentum.

Leeds property news: More retirement homes

Fri, 31 May 2013 09:34:22 GMT

One leading housebuilder has come up with an innovative solution to the UK’s housing shortage - move older people into retirement homes and let younger people buy their homes.

Leeds property news: Modern living in great location

Fri, 24 May 2013 11:03:52 GMT

A development of 11 new luxury homes has launched offering a range of four, five and six bedroom houses.

Leeds property news: Firm’s five-star reward

Fri, 17 May 2013 08:24:17 GMT

McCarthy & Stone, the UK market leader in retirement living with developments across Yorkshire, has been awarded five stars for customer satisfaction for the eighth year running in an independent survey by the Home Builders Federation (HBF), making it the only company to achieve this impressive accolade.

Leeds property news: Morgan’s name winner

Fri, 10 May 2013 08:03:06 GMT

Naming a housing development often falls within the job description of planning executives but one house builder has let schoolchildren decide through a competition.

Leeds property news: Supermarket steep

Fri, 03 May 2013 08:15:48 GMT

Research shows being close to a Waitrose can boost house prices by nearly a third.

Leeds property news: Rise in first-time buyers

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 07:55:55 GMT

The number of first-time buyers increased by 3 per cent in February, marking the best start to a year since 2008, according to new data released today by the Council of Mortgage Lenders.