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Property news roundup – 16/03/12, Property

Property news roundup – 16/03/12

The National BIM Library will launch at Ecobuild 2012
The National BIM Library, from NBS (National Building Specification), is a “platform-neutral free to use library of high quality generic and proprietary BIM objects designed for use in the UK”. More details at the joint RIBA/NBS stands at Ecobuild (S1630 and S1640). The Library will be accessible [...]

By | Property | Friday, 16 March 2012 at 11:35 am

Beach huts: a long term investment, Property

Beach huts: a long term investment

As regular as the first cuckoo of spring comes news that an estate agent has put a beach hut on the market for some incredible price.

By | Property | Wednesday, 14 March 2012 at 10:15 am

Eco homes of the future, Property

Eco homes of the future

How will we live in the future?

By | Property | Tuesday, 13 March 2012 at 12:29 pm

NewBuy: what do you think of it so far?, Property

NewBuy: what do you think of it so far?

The NewBuy scheme got up and running today. Of course there have been some doubts about its chances of success but Rightmove argue that it offers a major housing market boost for those who really need it.

By | Property | Monday, 12 March 2012 at 8:36 am

Property news roundup – 9/03/12, Property

Property news roundup – 9/03/12

Mortgage approvals in the UK fell by 21% in February
“The stampede of first time buyers rushing to beat the stamp duty deadline bloated the January figures out of all recognition,” said Richard Sexton, director of e.surv. “They created an artificial spike in approvals which shouldn’t be misconstrued as a sign the market is resuscitating in [...]

By | Property | Friday, 9 March 2012 at 11:39 am

International Women’s Day 2012: where are the female estate agents?, Property

International Women’s Day 2012: where are the female estate agents?

Only a quarter of estate agents across the UK are women, according to a new survey from the National Association of Estate Agents for International Women’s Day.

By | Property | Thursday, 8 March 2012 at 10:19 am

The Architect Map, Property

The Architect Map

Finding an architect can be a bewildering process. But a new free tool using social media creatively could be just the thing to help you.

By | Property | Wednesday, 7 March 2012 at 11:49 am

Online House Hunter: Digital delights, Property

Online House Hunter: Digital delights

Google may be under fire for its sharing of personal data but sharing data is what the internet is all about – our Online House Hunter shows how it can work to your advantage when looking to buy a house.

By | Property | Thursday, 1 March 2012 at 6:29 pm

Online House Hunter: Spring into action, Property

Online House Hunter: Spring into action

Spring is in the air – and it’s time to put your home on the market. Our Online House Hunter shares some tips…

By | Property | Wednesday, 29 February 2012 at 7:05 pm

Online House Hunter: Second Steppers, Property

Online House Hunter: Second Steppers

Second Steppers – those ready to move out of their first home – are finding it difficult to sell or buy in these tough times.

By | Property | Monday, 27 February 2012 at 8:57 pm

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