The FindaProperty.com house prices and affordability index
Some interesting news from FindaProperty.com’s October affordability index - house prices are rising, but affordability for first time buyers is deteriorating…
“It’s never easy to get on the housing ladder but until the summer we had been seeing a gradual narrowing of the affordability gap. This has led to a definite pick-up in first time buyer activity as people have taken advantage of improved affordability and the stamp duty exemption on properties priced under £175,000. With prices now rising and affordability tightening again it becomes even more important that the Government retain this beyond its end date of December 31st.” Michael Flynn, Director of FindaProperty.com offers his opinion on the findings.
It’s energy saving week this week!
The energy saving trust are stepping up the mark and have lots planned this week to help save energy. This years theme is waste, where they are helping people all over the UK to stop wasting time, energy and money! That sounds pretty good to me…we could all do with a bit of that couldn’t we?
The energy saving clock - a cool little feature on their website gives you some great little tips for helping the planet and yourself. Or why not have a look at Dave’s tip’s for saving a bit of dosh and keeping toasty this winter.
If you want to get involved or just want some more energy saving tips, have a look at their website…I promise you’ll be brimming with ideas after a few minutes on there!
