TEAM Knowledge
We believe that it always pays to make an informed decision. So here’s a whole stack of information to help you make the right choices. You’ll find information on house prices, financial planning, searches and planning as well as how to find the right property in the first place. You’ll also find the latest news from TEAM and some interesting downloads.
TEAM Research
Building Barriers
Our original three part series which analyses the current state of the building industry and offers some constructive solutions to the challenges it faces
- The Cartel- Like Industry - Click here to read part one.
- The New Providers - Where are the innovative companies who can help solve our housing problems? Who or what is stopping them? Read the second part.
- Out of the Recession - A TEAM investigation into the obstacles that prevent people enjoying decent homes at prices they can afford - Read the third part
House Prices and trends in East London
- House Prices and trends in East London – original TEAM research - House Price and Sales Volumes Update Q1 2006
- What do you do if you earn too much to be eligible for social housing but not enough to buy in the open market? Current Affordable Housing Option
- What is ‘affordable ‘and what isn’t? - Our researcher looks at the schemes and options available Household Income.
- How much it really costs to survive in London - TEAM’s researcher investigates how much it really costs to survive in London and what people spend their money on Spending and Housing Options
- EXCLUSIVE - 'Has housing Policy reached a dead end?'. Read economic journalist and author Fred Harrison’s unique take on the Barker Report
TEAM News
From development annoncements to video clips - it's all news!
Nov 2007New development Parmiter st - see the details of the project
Jul 2007Brown sets new housing targets but are they bold enough, and who is going to build them? Fred Harrison gives his view.
Jun 2007Gantry Crane built in 2 Minutes! Click HERE to see how
May 2007TEAM concrete moulds erected in their Production Facility in Wyke Rd – view Time Lapse film
Mar 2007TEAM recruiting for senior positions at their East London production facility
Feb 2007Are you interested in the future of London housing?
If so read TEAM’s comments on the Lord Mayor’s consultation paper
Feb 2007Towards the Mayors housing strategy consultation document
(to be read in conjunction with above)
Nov 2006Standing room only at second TEAM Selection Day
Sep 2006Demolition kick-starts Team recruitment drive
Jul 2006Team acquire new 6 Acre London facility – news and pics
TEAM links
House prices
http://www.hometrack.co.uk/
Home track website inc. a feature that lets you look all transactions since 2000 for a given postcode for free.
http://www.communities.gov.uk/index.asp?id=1156110
Department of Communities and Local Government (formerly ODPM) House Price Index and other statistics:
http://www.landreg.gov.uk/property_info/
Land registry free house price info and reports
http://www.housepricecrash.co.uk/
Excellent collection of statistics, predictions (and some jokes!)
Finding a property
http://www.findaproperty.com/
One of the best property search websites
Planning, searches and advice
http://www.housingoptions.co.uk/ho2/
The latest government website with all the latest info on key workers
http://www.communities.gov.uk/housing/
Department of Communities and Local Government (formerly ODPM) info on housing, buying, renting etc
http://www.z2k.org/
A campaigning website dedicated to better housing for all and social justice.
http://www.pricedout.org.uk/
National campaigning organisation for affordable house prices.