New Homes news

Property buying preferences 'are changing'

There has been a shift in the property buying preferences of people in the UK, with the trend moving away form city centre flats and towards larger homes in the suburbs, one sector body has commented.

Steve Turner, head of communications at the Home Builders Federation, said he has observed a shift in the mix of homes over the last few years,...

30th May 2012

Demand for family homes 'on the rise'

There has been a rise in demand for family homes in the UK, according to the latest report from Knight Frank. Data published in the organisation's 2012 Housebuilding Report shows that 87 per cent of house builders have reported moderate or high demand in the sales market for four- and five-bedroom houses, which is up from the 77 per cent recorded in...

28th May 2012

Building smaller homes 'can help FTBs'

The construction of smaller homes in rural communities can have a significant impact on the first-timer buyer (FTB) market, it has been claimed.

Martin Collett, operations director at the English Rural Housing Association, said that there are many things that the coalition government can do to help first-time buyers in rural areas.

This includes...

16th May 2012

More new homes 'would boost the economy'

The construction of more new homes in the UK would help to boost the economy as well as the housing sector, one organisation has noted.

Steve Turner, head of communications at the Home Builders Federation (HBF), made the comments following the announcement that approvals for new homes in the UK have increased.

1st May 2012

A good credit rating 'vital' for FTBs

It is essential that people hoping to take their first step onto the property ladder have a good credit score, according to one expert who has advised prospective homeowners to do 'all they can' to boost their rating.

Catherine Hearnden, director at MyMortgageDirect, said that first-time buyers (FTBs) need to have a...

30th Apr 2012

FTBs 'expect to be 37' when buying first home

The average age at which people expect to be taking their first step onto the property ladder is 37, according to the latest survey. A poll of UK adults who do not currently own a property carried out by MoneySupermarket.com revealed that people expect to be an average 37 when they finally become first-time buyers (FTBs). Some 41 per...

24th Apr 2012

FTB access 'is very important'

It is very important that young people are able to afford their own property in rural areas, according to the English Rural Housing Association.

Martin Collett, operations director at the organisation, said that if first-time buyers (FTBs) cannot access the housing market, they move to urban areas where there may be more...

20th Apr 2012

FTB numbers 'on the rise'

The number of first-time buyers (FTBs) entering the UK property market is on the rise, according to the latest report from the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML).

Data published by the organisation shows that lending to first-time buyers and home movers increased in February, with first-time buyers taking the bigger...

18th Apr 2012

Brownfield building projects 'a step forward'

Building on brownfield sites would be a great way of helping to make property construction projects more sustainable, which in turn would boost the perception of the industry, it has been claimed. Dr Mark Cowley, principal partner at Listers Geotechnical Consultants, said that one of the most important factors in making building...

13th Apr 2012

New homes 'an attractive proposition'

New-build UK property is currently one of the most attractive propositions to potential home buyers and this is likely to remain the case for some time, one expert has explained.

Steve Turner, head of communications at the Home Builders Federation (HBF), said that new homes...

11th Apr 2012