The "highly resilient" housing market will not suffer a slump in 2012 but will instead remain subdued and stable, according to a forecast released by Halifax. Despite the significant deterioration in the outlook for both the UK and global economies, the housing market...
David Cameron and Nick Clegg have announced the introduction of taxpayer-backed 95% mortgages as part of a package of measures to help "unstick" the housing market and make the "dream of home ownership" a reality for more people. The government's housing...
The government and businesses must adopt a two-pronged approach to deliver both short and long-term solutions to the housing crisis, claims a report from the CBI. The CBI released a report today (11 November), Unfreezing the housing market, where it called on the government to...
Trading up in a falling market can work well, but in this market you'll need a decent amount of equity to be able to afford to move. If you have 25% plus equity in your home, you may well be able - as some buyers have since the credit crunch - to trade up to a property that you...
The new rates have been lowered by up to 1.24% and include a range of competitive loans for first-time buyers only requiring a 10% deposit. On average, the Post Office is cutting mortgage rates by 0.64% across all fixed and most tracker rates. The largest cut is to its three-...
We seek the following positions Trainee Negotiators for our Kings Langley branch, Inventory & Inspection clerks for our Property Manangement department, Weekend Support roles for our Tring branch for more details click on Careers on the Home page...
The return of the rogue landlord In Monday’s edition of Dispatches, Jon Snow reveals shocking conditions tenants are forced to live in, highlighting the return of the slum landlord. At a time when more people than ever are having to rent privately, and landlords...
Sterling Estate Agents continue supporting local schools with the production and advertising of the following local events: Hobletts Manor School Summer Fete 2011 Friday 8th July 3pm-6pm. Attractions on the day will include a Pimms & Beer tent (for the adults...
Sterling were delighted to be instructed to sell a lovely family home in Tring. Despite some stressful situations along the way, we are pleased that the vendor has offered us praise for our team work! A real team effort at Sterling...
Sterling Estate Agents, with offices in Tring, Hemel Hempstead, Kings Langley and London are looking to recruit a number of trainee negotiators. Are you someone who has finished your A levels and university does not inspire you? Have you finished your degree at university and...
UK private rental properties are being let within 15 days on average - 5 days quicker than a year ago, reports the letting agent and property services group Countrywide. The latest findings from a quarterly branch survey reveals that there are an average of 4.4 tenants...
IS YOUR PROPERTY READY FOR THE MARKET IN ITS CURRENT CONDITION? A recent survey suggests that the average homebuyer spends about £4,000 on home improvements within four months of moving. These changes are typically things that had little bearing on the decision whether or...