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Goodbye July...
30th July 2010
in Property Market
As estate agents we are always glad to see the back of July. The market overall in 2010 has very much been of a stop start nature however we can see month on month a gradual improvement which was always the route the market recovery was going to take.As before...
Like many of these reports the statistics are historical
30th June 2010
in Property Market
House prices in Northern Ireland are still falling and the market is the weakest of any in the UK, a new survey has suggested. The Nationwide building society index is based on the price agreed, after a survey, by its mortgage customers. It found that prices fell by 5.7%...
Technology Working For You.....
29th June 2010
in Property Market
TRULY TRANSACTIONAL TECHNOLOGY WORKING FOR YOU...In another technological first, Templeton Robinson’s recently revamped website now allows prospective house purchasers to place their bids online.Commenting on the latest development, Templeton Robinson Director, John Todd, said that they had always regarded technology as offering an important support and enhancement to their professional...
A NEW ERA BEGINS IN BALLYCLARE...
16th June 2010
in Property Market
A NEW ERA BEGINS IN BALLYCLARE...We’ve just been appointed as the long term Sales Partner to KPL Developments who, over the next 10-15 years are building around 2,000 homes and a relief road in the Ballyclare area - indeed creating a new community!The Regional Development Strategy for Northern Ireland has...
Google Maps & Estate Agents....
16th June 2010
in Property Market
New Google Maps feature helps home buyers and renters in UK 16th June, London - Google today announced that UK Google Maps users will now be able to search for listings from estate agents and property websites directly on the map. Increasingly, people are starting their search for a...
NOW AVAILABLE 95% LTV ON HOUSES
12th June 2010
NOW AVAILABLE 95% LTV ON HOUSES A major obstacle over the last few years to clients buying their new home has been the level of deposits that mortgage lenders have required. The minimum deposit has typically been 10% and in today's tough economic climate that has put many...
Rise in NI houses.....
26th May 2010
House prices in Northern Ireland rose moderately by 4.9% in the first three months of this year, a survey carried out by the University of Ulster has indicated. The report suggested an annual growth rate of 4.9% in the first quarter of this year in contrast to a...
IMPORTANT ANALYSIS FOR EVERY VENDOR
21st May 2010
in Property Market
In any slow market it is perhaps even more important to be receiving sound professional advice. That certainly applies to the housing market. We are cautiously optimistic that things are now improving but what does that mean for the astute vendor? An improving market brings its...
UK Base Rates Remain Unchanged at 0.5% , 10th May 2010
10th May 2010
in Property Market
UK Base Rates Remain Unchanged at 0.5% , 10th May 2010 - The Bank of England has kept base rates on hold at 0.50% as it has done since March 2009. There was also no change to its Quantitative Easing (QE) programme which remained at...
pet Behaviour...
6th May 2010
The UK has a reputation as a nation of animal lovers, yet new research carried out on behalf of leading pet behavior products Feliway and DAP, has found that a quarter of Britons have given their pet away when moving house, rather than taking the animal with them. But are we...
Current Market Analysis
23rd April 2010
in Property Market
Patrick Palmer, Partner with Templeton Robinson which has five branches throughout Greater Belfast, is cautiously optimistic that the local residential property market is in recovery mode and is continuing to show signs of improvement. “Here in Northern Ireland we experienced a much greater ‘boom and bust’ scenario than in other...
Which Celeb would you live with...?
22nd April 2010
A study by the UK’s leading discount website has found that the great British public would most like to live with TV funny-man James Corden, closely followed by golden girl Holly Willoughby. Star of Gavin and Stacey and general TV funny man James Corden has been named...
Three way clashes in historic TV debate...
16th April 2010
Gordon Brown and David Cameron have clashed over spending cuts, tax and political reform in the UK's first prime ministerial TV debate.
Want to rent in the City Centre...?
11th April 2010
in Property Market
We at TR have a got an excellent selection to date of City Centre apartments to rent..
Show Homes Across Northern Ireland...
2nd April 2010
in Property Market
TR have some of the best show homes, furnished by some of the finest interior designers across Northern Ireland..
Festival of Fools - Cathedral Quarter...
29th March 2010
in Northern Ireland
The Launch of the Festival of Fools is Thursday 1st April in SAINT ANNE'S SQUARE... For your convenience the Show Apartment (apartment 210) is open for viewing between 11am and 12noon.
New campus in Belfast - £16m funding boost
26th March 2010
in Northern Ireland
The Employment and Learning Minister, Sir Reg Empey, has announced a £16m funding pledge for a university campus in Belfast's Cathedral Quarter...
Darling stamp duty switch in pre-poll move...
24th March 2010
in Property Market
Chancellor Alistair Darling has axed stamp duty on homes under £250,000 for first-time buyers in a pre-election Budget which hit the better off.
Go Compare advise Templeton Robinson on How to find the right buildings and contents insurance
23rd March 2010
How to find the right buildings and contents insurance
Head of University of Ulster's School of Economics comments on new iconic Belfast development
4th March 2010
in Northern Ireland
Leading Economist, Michael Smyth (head of University of Ulster's School of Economics) Comments on the new iconic City Centre development, The Boat. Click to open PDF
UK interest rates kept on hold at 0.5%
4th March 2010
The Bank of England has kept interest rates at a record low of 0.5% for the 12th consecutive month. The decision was widely expected by economists, who believe that any rise in the cost of borrowing could damage the UK's fragile economic recovery. Also as expected, the bank has not pumped any...
Offical Launch of the Templeton Robinson iPhone App..
15th February 2010
Templeton Robinson are extremely pleased to announce the release of our own GPS enabled iPhone Application. The free app will allow you to access property for sale or rent throughout Northern Ireland, anytime, anywhere using an iPhone or iPod Touch. “The launch of the Templeton Robinson app reflects our commitment...
New Templeton Robinson Website
2nd February 2010
Welcome to our 6th generation website! It was back in 1998 when we became the first estate agency in Northern Ireland to sell a house using the internet. Now, it’s a core part of our promotional package. For us, it quite literally opens up, to the entire world, some of...
Market Overview
1st February 2010
in Property Market
As far as the market overall is concerned we can see a positive and gradual recovery taking place. For the majority of 2009 there were obvious signs of this recovery across all five of Templeton Robinson’s offices. With our coverage of the residential sales market province wide we can see...
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