Monthly Mortgage Update – Dec 2014

In this feature, we provide a broad overview of the mortgage market – essential reading for anyone looking to buy a property or operating commercially in the property market. According to the Money Charity, outstanding secured (on dwellings) lending in … Continue reading →

Malcolm Howorth AssocRICS MCIOB

www.shaftesburysurveyors.co.uk

Shaftesbury buildings
Period Properties on Gold Hill, Shaftesbury

Malcolm Howorth AssocRICS MCIOB specialises in Property Surveys, Building Surveys, Structural Surveys, House Purchase Surveys, Homebuyer Reports, Major Defects Reports, Home Surveys, Rebuild and Reinstatement Valuations, Property Acquisition work and other professional work throughout Shaftesbury and the surrounding area.

For friendly advice without obligation, please call Malcolm Howorth on

01747 333 013 or 0800 880 6264


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Government announce £23m boost to Neighbourhood Planning – But would you get involved?

Ministers on 31st October announced a further £23m of funding to aid take up and delivery of neighbourhood plans (NDPs) which, once established, become a planning consideration for councils in determining applications. With only 33 plans currently in operation, the hope is that extra funding can finally push NDPs into becoming an influential part of the planning system, not a side note…
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Ian Dony MRICS

www.stroudsurveyors.co.uk

Longfords Mill
Longfords Mill building near Stroud

Ian Dony MRICS is a fully qualified chartered surveyor allowing him to survey all types of residential and commercial properties including historical and listed buildings. He has extensive local experience with pre-purchase surveys and is happy to provide initial no obligations advice.

For friendly advice without obligation,
please call Ian Dony BSc DipBldgCons MRICS FCABE on

01452 23 23 24


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Savills report highlights £95bn of infrastructure crucial to London housing progress

cropped-poppys_london.jpgA new Savills report – Spotlight on London Infrastructure: Connecting Opportunities – has estimated that the cost of infrastructure necessary for London to keep up with its burgeoning housing demand is £95bn. With 50,000 homes a year needed to satisfy the identified ‘need’, the necessary infrastructure could stretch to new bridges, two crossrail lines and a myriad of road improvements…
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Roger Hardwick MRICS

www.prestonsurveyors.co.uk

Fulwood Academy, Preston
Fulwood Academy new building, Preston

Roger Hardwick MRICS is a Chartered Surveyor specialising in Property Surveys, Building Surveys, Structural Surveys, House Purchase Surveys, Homebuyer Reports, Major Defects Reports, Home Surveys and Property Valuations, Property Acquisition work, Party Wall work and other professional work throughout Preston and the surrounding area.

For friendly advice without obligation, please call Roger Hardwick MRICS on

01772 365 367


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…for all your building survey and property requirements

Chris Newman FRICS

www.manchestersurveyor.co.uk

Manchester buildings

Chris Newman FRICS is a Chartered Surveyor specialising in Property Surveys, Building Surveys Structural Surveys, House Purchase Surveys, Homebuyer Reports, Major Defects Reports, Home Surveys and Property Valuations, Property Acquisition work, Party Wall work and other professional work throughout Manchester and the surrounding area.

For friendly advice without obligation, please call Chris Newman FRICS on

0161 403 1 403


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Richard Preece MRICS

www.connahsquaysurveyors.co.uk

Connah's Quay War Memorial in Flintshire
Connah’s Quay War Memorial

Richard Preece MRICS is a Chartered Surveyor specialising in Property Surveys, Building Surveys, Structural Surveys, House Purchase Surveys, Homebuyer Reports, Major Defects Reports, Home Surveys and Property Valuations, Property Acquisition work, Party Wall work and other professional work throughout Connah’s Quay and the surrounding Flintshire area.

For friendly advice without obligation, please call Richard Preece MRICS on

01352 330 123


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Rent-to-Buy Scheme announced to further assist first time buyers – totalling £400 million of loans

tintagel propertySecretary of State for the Department for Communities and Local Government, The Rt Hon Eric Pickles MP, has unveiled a “Rent to Buy” scheme of loans totaling £400m to assist housing associations and developers in building 10,000 homes. Split 50/50 between London and the rest of the country, the scheme seeks to “stand by people who work hard and do the right thing, helping them move on and up in life”…
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20% discount for the under 40s could help thousands onto the property ladder

Luton BedfordshireDavid Cameron has promised to help First-time house-buyers under the age of 40 by offering a 20% discount on new homes if the Conservatives are re-elected. The scheme, an extension of Help-to-Buy, could impact tens of thousands of families. If you’re under 40, you could be eligible…
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