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Vernon launch new retirement mortgages

The Vernon's two new retirement mortgages have initial rates of 1.25% and 0.50% below the standard variable rate for the first five years with no arrangement fees. There are no age restrictions or maximum term, and the mortgages can be on either repayment or interest-only terms. Tom Gurrie, … [Read more...]

Stockport Homes winner in GMCC awards

Stockport Homes has won the Regional Award for Excellence in Customer Service in the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce - GMCC Awards – and has also been shortlisted for the National Awards in November. Stockport Homes won the award for ‘transforming lives’ for our customers and the passion … [Read more...]

Shared ownership in Brinnington

Stockport based Viaduct Housing Partnership has celebrated the official opening of shared ownership in Brinnington at their Lapwing Lane scheme.   This new development of ten, two and three bedroomed homes are available for shared ownership, are of an exceptionally high build quality using solar … [Read more...]

New premises move for Rowlinson Knitwear

Stockport based Rowlinson Knitwear has purchased new 76,000 square foot premises to support expansion plans. HSBC has provided a seven-figure funding package for the purchase of new premises to employee owned Rowlinson Knitwear, one of the largest personalised schoolwear manufacturers in the … [Read more...]

Equity Foundation offer Grant Funding up to £15,000

The Equity Foundation, part of Equity Housing Group, have launched a new round of their Health and Wellbeing funding programme which offers grants of up to £15,000. Equity Housing Group are a social landlord based in Cheadle Hulme. The Equity Foundation funds projects which help to improve life … [Read more...]

UK Housebuilding highest in almost a decade

Latest UK Housebuilding figures show the number of new build homes that have started to be built has surged to the highest level since 2008.   The latest housebuilding data shows that 164,960 new homes were started in the year to June 2017, up 13% on the previous year, and have increased by more … [Read more...]

Fire risk assessments are non-negotiable

Fire risk assessments should be carried out every year as a minimum and should be a non-negotiable task when conducting a check of Health & Safety Procedures.   But, it is also essential to carry out a further assessment following any changes affecting the premises. Not just structural … [Read more...]

Developers move in on St Thomas Hospital in Stockport

Work has begun on a £6.5m scheme to develop housing on the site of the former St Thomas hospital in  Stockport. North West based Seddon is constructing 59 properties for the Viaduct Housing Partnership of Stockport Council and Stockport Homes at the disused site of St Thomas Hospital in … [Read more...]

400 delegates expected at Construction Summit North

Now in its fourth year, Construction Summit North will connect 400 delegates with some of the biggest names in the industry. The largest property and construction event of its kind outside of London, this two day event will provide a unique opportunity to discuss the latest developments in the … [Read more...]

UK house prices increase by nearly 5% in June

The UK House Price Index, which shows house price changes for England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, has shown an increase of 4.9% for June 2017. The June data shows an annual price increase of 4.9% which takes the average property value in the UK to £223,257. House prices have risen by … [Read more...]

So is it Stockport or Manchester?

Now there's a question: Stockport or Manchester? We know Stockport has all the physical attributes to rival many cities. Excellent shopping amenities, extensive bus, road and rail links, new retail and leisure developments and is situated just a few miles away from the UK’s largest regional … [Read more...]

Homes in Cheadle recognised in national awards

A development of homes in Cheadle has been named as a finalist in two national housing awards. The modular homes in Willow Close, Cheadle are part of the Cross Keys Development by the Viaduct Housing Partnership, on behalf of Stockport Council. The Inside Housing ‘Development Awards’ have … [Read more...]