Property Prices Starting To Creep Up

There is some good news for home owners as there are signs that the property market is starting to show signs of recovery and that by the end of next year there will be a 1-2% increase in house prices according to the Royal Institute Of Chartered Surveyors (Rics).

It has also been forecast that here would be a greater demand for properties, than those available, which may increase the cost of property further.

Further supporting the statement made by Rics, the Halifax and Nationwide have said that there have been house price rises in recent months.

If you are considering purchasing a new build property whilst they are still affordable in the Nottingham or Derby region, then why not view the Standen Homes portfolio? With gorgeous new housing developments in the Mapperley and Bestwood Village areas, and with Nottingham recently being voted one of the top 10 cities to visit in the world and the recent completion of the Nottingham Contemporary arts centre, there has never been a better time to see what this region of the UK has to offer.

The Development Of Hucknall Town

Hucknall has had some major improvements over the last few years. With the relatively new tram network connecting Nottingham city centre directly to Hucknall, a 24 hour Tesco being built and plenty of new build properties springing up, Hucknall seems to be undergoing a bit of a revival.

However, it seems that the development of Hucknall is likely to continue on. There is expected to be a £13m re-development of Hucknall town centre commencing in 2011. The proposed scheme includes a £10.5m grant from the government, which involves developing a relief road and the pedestrianisation of the high street.

Hucknall was known to be a centre for framework knitting and then for coal mining. Hucknall is also famous for being the site where Rolls Royce demonstrated the “Flying Bedstead” ,which was a vertical take-off and landing aircraft. The parish church of St Mary Magdalene, which is located at the end of the high street, is known to be the final resting place of Lord Byron and his daughter Ada Lovelace, a famous mathematician.

With such a rich history and exciting future, Standen Homes are proud to be part of the progression of Hucknall and have a superb development of new build properties available at a new housing development called Windsor Court.

Windsor Court is a select development of 2 and 3 bedroom high style low maintenance apartments. All of our properties are built to a high standard, with each home complete with full gas central heating, double glazing and a fitted kitchen. Windsor court is situated perfectly for those working around the Nottinghamshire region, with major road links to the M1 and with regular bus, tram and train services. So why not pay Hucknall a visit and see what you are missing?

New Build Vs Older House

If you are looking to purchase a property, you may have to ask yourself the question “what would be better, a newly built property or an older house?”.

To some, the older style property has more character compared to a new build. The older building can be thought of as being sturdier with old world construction, which has possibly stood for decades, being constructed by genuine craftsmen. It is also believed that the older property may be more affordable compared to that of a new build.

However, there are certainly a lot of advantages to purchasing a new build. A lot of thought goes into the design of a newly built property by trained architects, who will take into account the surrounding area when designing new houses. Newly built properties can be very attractive and designed to look like a period property, with each house on a street being given its own unique identity.

There is certainly a higher level of maintenance that goes along with living in an older property. There is the possibility of having to undertake roofing repairs, damp proofing work may need to be undertaken, along with renovating or replacing the windows and doors. It certainly isn`t inconceivable that the boiler in an older property may need replacing for safety and efficiency reasons. Along with a replacement boiler, may go a whole heating system upgrade.

It is fair to say that the interior decor of an older property will need changing. If you have ever removed the wallpaper in an older property, you will know the multitude of sins that the wallpaper may be covering. This could lead to expensive plastering and re-skimming costs and then the cost of paint, wallpapering and flooring, not to mention the general aggravation, cost and mess this refurbishment causes.

Most people these days have some knowledge of environmental issues, such as global warming. Well a new build will certainly be more energy efficient. New appliances will use less energy, the walls may have cavity insulation, along with insulated ceilings and floors helping to prevent heat loss.

There are certainly a lot of factors to consider when purchasing a new property, however, we feel that the benefits to owning a new build outweigh the disadvantages and there is nothing like owning something that’s brand new.

If you live in the Nottingham area, Standen Homes are an East Midlands property developer that have been established since 1959 and they have a range of new build housing developments in the region, that are sure to impress the prospective home buyer.