Hemel Gazette - Property News Feed

‘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.

Upmarket agency gets to the haart of the capital

Fri, 17 May 2013 09:34:56 GMT

The largest independent estate agency in the UK has launched a new upmarket sister agency in response to the growing demand for a niche estate agent to meet the needs of discerning buyers at the top end of the property market.

Planning bulletin: Dacorum Borough Council, published May 18, 2013

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:30:46 GMT

Recent details of applications made to Dacorum Borough Council for planning permission to carry out development include the following proposals.

‘Time to make a move if you have your eye on a particular school’

Wed, 15 May 2013 12:53:27 GMT

It’s coming up to half term, and it’s a key time of year for many parents as arrangements are made for the allocation of school places.

More protection for owners of leasehold flats is welcomed

Wed, 15 May 2013 12:53:20 GMT

Owners of leasehold flats will get greater protection against poor service from managing agents following the launch of a new regulatory regime.

Help To Buy is helping the market, say surveyors

Mon, 13 May 2013 08:54:04 GMT

Chartered surveyors say that their expectations for property sales in the East were at their most positive in more than four years during April – and point to the the government’s announcement on the ‘Help to Buy’ scheme making a real impact on the housing market.

‘Good neighbours add value to your home’

Fri, 10 May 2013 13:00:54 GMT

Anti-social neighbours are the biggest turn-off to prospective homebuyers, according to a recent survey of over 4,000 potential purchasers by PrimeLocation.com.

Planning bulletin: Dacorum Borough Council, published May 11, 2013

Fri, 10 May 2013 07:11:23 GMT

Recent details of applications made to Dacorum Borough Council for planning permission to carry out development include the following proposals.

Congratulations, it’s Rental Freedom Day - but not for Londoners!

Thu, 09 May 2013 15:20:12 GMT

Break out the bubbly and propose a toast – today, Sunday, May 12, is this year’s Rental Freedom Day.

Planning bulletin: Dacorum Borough Council, published May 4, 2013

Thu, 02 May 2013 12:17:21 GMT

Recent details of applications made to Dacorum Borough Council for planning permission to carry out development include the following proposals.

Do you still clear the decks for a good spring clean?

Wed, 01 May 2013 11:40:03 GMT

Spring cleaning is a ritual that is centuries old, so it is surprising to learn that over a third (37 per cent) of UK homeowners do not undertake a yearly spring clean of their property.

Planning bulletin: Dacorum Borough Council, published April 27, 2013

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 17:09:29 GMT

Recent details of applications made to Dacorum Borough Council for planning permission to carry out development include the following proposals.

Villagers blast off over a ‘flying saucer’ house

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 10:44:49 GMT

Plans for a futuristic house likened to two flying saucers have been met with uproar by villagers and nature lovers.