http://www.investalist.co.uk/cheap-property-news/ Latest Property News from Investalist Property Investments http://www.investalist.co.uk/cheap-property-news/?id=1938 All first time buyers earning less than £60,000 a year are now eligible for the Government's shared ownership and shared equity schemes, which allows borrowers to part buy a property. The Government's Homebuy programme, which was previously only available to social tenants and "key workers" such as nurses and teaches, is intended to support first time buyers struggling to get on the housing ladder. The announcement came as Prime Minister Gordon Brown outlined next year's legislative programme in the House of Commons today. He also said £200 million would go towards buying new properties either for first time buyers to purchase through the HomeBuy scheme or for social rent. Around 95,000 people have been helped on to the property ladder since Homebuy began in 1997, although the schemes have been criticised for their inflexible rules and complex eligibility criteria. The shared ownership scheme, New Build HomeBuy, allows buyers to buy a minimum of 25 per cent and a maximum of 75 per cent of a housing association property, paying an "affordable rate" of rent on the rest. Buyers do not have to pay stamp duty until they own 80 per cent of the property. The shared equity scheme, Open Market HomeBuy, allows buyers to take a cheap "equity loan" on part of the property and a conventional mortgage on the rest. With this scheme, buyers can part-purchase any house instead of being restricted to a housing association's selection. http://www.investalist.co.uk http://www.investalist.co.uk/cheap-property-news/?id=1938 Thu, 15 May 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.investalist.co.uk/cheap-property-news/?id=1939 Right now it seems India is not so much a land of opportunity, but a whole subcontinent. The second most populous nation on Earth has been enjoying a huge economic boom while increasingly asserting itself in the cultural, political and sporting arenas. Naturally enough, it may seem, property has been a big part of that boom. Hailing India as "crunch proof" in its announcement via Biz Asia, investment firms have highlighted some eye-popping figures, such as a 70 per cent rise in property values in the last two years alone and a prediction by analyst firm Merrill Lynch that values will rise by as much as 700 per cent by 2015. The places to avoid were areas such as villages and agricultural districts, where little development has taken place. Instead, the place to go is either in the big cities or the new towns emerging nearby as India starts to develop its own version of suburbia. So, when investing in India, target the metros and anything around the satellite towns. Opportunities are massive around the major cities, especially with a booming economy and a growing middle class. http://www.investalist.co.uk http://www.investalist.co.uk/cheap-property-news/?id=1939 Thu, 15 May 2008 12:00:00 GMT http://www.investalist.co.uk/cheap-property-news/?id=288 THE mad price rises for cheap property in Wales may be slowing, the latest figures suggest. Prices in South Wales rose by a tiny 0.1% this month, while there was no change at all in North Wales, according to the latest figures from housing information service Hometrack. However, in Mid Wales, the price growth continues, with a healthy rise of 0.6%. The average price of a cheap property in the area now stands at £140,600. A cheap property in South Wales will currently cost an average of £127,000, with houses in the north of the nation costing £119,300. Recent research by Halifax highlighted strong demand in seaside towns. http://www.investalist.co.uk/cheap-property-news/?id=288 Wed, 30 Aug 2006 12:00:00 GMT http://www.investalist.co.uk/cheap-property-news/?id=457 This is a perfect opportunity for serious property investors looking for high capital growth and a guaranteed rental return. Latest reports indicate that South Australia is riding on a crest of a wave and enjoying an economic boom. So, there is no better time to consider investing in, or moving to the "go ahead" State in Australia" Simply click our "Search Overseas" button to find details of an interesting investment opportunity. Guaranteed Rental Return for 3 years! Automatic Annual Rent. Huge potential for capital growth. Fixed price management. 80% finance available. Average capital growth of 20% per annum over the last five years. http://www.investalist.co.uk/cheap-property-news/?id=457 Thu, 12 Oct 2006 12:00:00 GMT