Steep rise in remortgages Oct 6 2007
Homeowners coming off fixed-rate deals face four-figure hike in repayments due to interest rate rise more
Bulk sales good news for buyers Oct 6 2007
A SPATE of takeovers and mega-mergers in the building industry – including Barratt’s purchase of David Wilson Homes, and Taylor Woodrow merging with Wimpey – has created giant firms selling 20,000 and more homes each year. more
Maximum points for Welsh move Oct 6 2007
WHEN Home Counties couple Ramon and Helen Hansford retired to Wales they found themselves in world-class company. The couple’s new neighbour in the exclusive development of eight eco-friendly family homes developed by Welsh house builder Eatonfield Homes is Welsh rugby wizard Shane Williams. more
Sharp fall in buyers at auction Oct 6 2007
THE percentage of homes sold at auction has plunged recently, from more than 80% of the brochure a few months ago to little over 50% at some sales now. more
Ogmore Vale homes are in class of their own Oct 6 2007
THE site of the former Tynewydd Junior School in Ogmore Vale, Bridgend has been transformed into an exclusive development of 15 new three- and four-bedroom townhouses. more
A challenge beyond even DIY:SOS Oct 6 2007
DEBORAH Drew enjoys a challenge. Until recently the interior designer made her living as one of BBC1's DIY: SOS team, transforming tired and shabby interiors with an instant makeover. more
All the ingredients for culinary chic Oct 6 2007
MY best tip to anyone buying a new kitchen is to steer well clear of a highly fashionable look or a seasonal colour. A kitchen is a serious investment, and you need it to last a long time, and fashions come and go. more
Looking to move? So try getting to the Point Oct 6 2007
Fancy living on the coast but also want the benefits of being on the fringes of a city? Then here are two developments in Swansea that could be right up your street more
Rugby heroes team up with Bryant for launch Sep 29 2007
TOP players from Newport Gwent Dragons will star at a forthcoming showhome launch at Bryant Homes’ Great Western Wharf development today. They will team up with the housebuilder to open the doors of the Aston design showhome, a three-bedroom property offering fantastic flexibility over three floors. more
Flexible approach to lending works for some Sep 29 2007
WORKING patterns and income streams have changed dramatically over the past 20 years with fewer and fewer people working nine to five and taking home a standard wage packet. more
The Property Doctor Sep 29 2007
Q The day I moved into my new house the key was missing to the garage. more
Hard-pressed homeowners get offers Sep 29 2007
AS rising mortgage rates take their toll, dozens of companies are reported to be moving into the housing market offering to buy homes from hard-pressed homeowners hit by five rate rises in the past year. more
Welsh sellers make biggest cuts Sep 29 2007
THE housing market could be heading for a virtual standstill for the next couple of years, with falls frequently recorded on a localised basis, say experts. more
Old but with a few new touches Sep 29 2007
Old Vicarage dates from 1880s and is considered one of the finest houses in Upper Wye Valley more
