Hull Daily Mail

Green Shoots

The property market has been on something of a rollercoaster ride over the past twelve months. Like many sectors, it has been shaped by external factors, namely a global economic crisis which has left many people reeling in uncertainty about the future. But, with new Government figures showing the number of homes being sold has increased by 11 per cent in the last quarter, there are clear indications the housing market is beginning to see the green shoots of recovery which both agents and pro...

Now Is the Time to Step Up

If you are about to climb on to the housing ladder for the first time, taking the plunge can feel like a nerve-wracking experience. Catherine Lea Buying your first home has always been a big step, but in the current economic climate can you afford to make a move? With new research revealing people will save money if they switch from renting to buying, as well as a host of schemes aimed at getting first-time buyers on to the property ladder, the question should perhaps be can you afford not to...

Moving Story

A Range of Offers to Tempt Buyers Into New Homes

THE new homes market has long been a lure for property hunters. Alongside the security of a well-finished home, there is another temptation for prospective buyers - incentive schemes.

Cash in On Offers at the Pines

BUYERS looking to sell their existing property in exchange for David Wilson luxury will be thrilled with the fantastic Home Exchange and Mortgage Protection scheme at The Pines, Kingswood. The DWH Home Exchange scheme offers buyers the chance to buy a spectacular new home in the most efficient and cost effective way, while protecting their mortgage for them.

Sat Nav? No Way! ; La Belle Vie

Satellite Navigation? No Thanks. I had to pay a visit to Nice on the Cote D''Azur last week and a friend offered me the use of a Sat Nav. I had never used one before and, despite reading all the horror stories where users have finished half way up mountains or up to their necks in ponds, I was tempted.

Anna Captures the Beauty of the Tulip ; Gardening

A decade ago, Anna Pavord's book The Tulip set a benchmark for biographies of the popular bulb and the celebrated gardening writer has included the flower again in another informative and beautifully- photographed tome, simply titled Bulb. Pavord, who sits on the parks and gardens panel of English Heritage, has been growing tulips for 40 years and grows about 20 new types each year.

Mortgage Deals On Offer with Deposits

In years gone by it was the lament of the first-time buyers that sky high prices and an over-stuffed housing market stopped them scrambling aboard the property ladder. And then the credit crunch hit, swiftly followed by the recession, and the UK housing market underwent what the experts like to call a "huge realignment".

Getting a Mortgage

Once you know roughly how much you want to borrow and have identified your preferred lender, there are key steps to follow... 1) Key steps in the mortgage application process If you understand the application process, you can be ready with everything the lender needs and you will speed up your application. 2) Agreement in principle A lender or mortgage adviser may offer to give you an approval, or agreement in principle. This sets out what the provider will probably be willing to lend you. Ne...

Unadopted Roads ; Expert Advice

Your question answered by estate agent and chartered surveyor John Dennis of Dennis Estate Agents, Hedon. Call (01482) 897129 or e-mail john@dennisestateagents.co.uk Q What are unadopted roads, and should I avoid buying a house on one? A Unadopted or private roads are basically roads which, while they may be public rights of way, do not actually belong to the public road network. In other words, they are not owned by the local authority - normally the City or County Council. There are tens of...

Serene and Sought-After Location

Located in the heart of a sought-after and serene privately- owned residential area, set back from Beverley High Road, is the low rise development of Bronte Court. Within this development is a choice of smartly-presented one and two bedroom apartments, which have the advantage of being just two- and-a-half miles from Hull city centre. The setting benefits from being close to the centre, without the hectic city lifestyle.

Beware: Christmas Is Fast Approaching ; Advertisement Feature at the Heart of Local Trade

WE ARE now into the end of October and Christmas is fast approaching. If you are thinking of replacing your kitchen or bedroom for Christmas, you need to move quickly - so pop into International Kitchens and Bedrooms, in Holderness Road, east Hull, and see some of the finest ranges available.

Hedon: Pounds 200,000

This four-bedroom modern detached house enjoys an enviable position close to Hedon's town centre. Located in a quite cul-de-sac, but within a short walk of all the amenities available in the attractive and historic Holderness town, this property has much to offer any potential buyer.

How to Avoid the Debt Trap ; Positive Property Week

Struggling with your mortgage? What can you do? Speak to your lender immediately, there are options available to you and if you delay you increase the risk of incurring further mortgage debt, or worse, losing your home. Explore whether you can: a) change to interest only payment b) agree a payment holiday c) extend the term of the mortgage.

Bellamy Visits Holiday Park

Sir David Bellamy attended the launch of Croft Park, at Little Weighton. The multi award-winning holiday park is currently exclusive to adults for touring caravans and motorhomes. Planning to convert the park to 18 exclusive holiday homes was granted in 2007 and with the 2010 season looming and the recession starting to loosen its grip on the economy, the park's exclusivity and tranquil location is appealing to many buyers.

Perfect Home Perfect Location

When David Laycock first visited Hull three years ago, he had no idea he would fall in love with the city and the home he made in Welbeck Street. In 2006, David took-up a new job in the city as centre manager for a new leisure and retail development - St Stephen's. And in the August of that year, he started house-hunting for a new base in the city centre. "I came to Hull three or four time to have a look at properties," said David. "My family and I live in Skipton so I needed a base in Hull a...