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Is your house a safe haven?

Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Property is the single largest purchase most people make, so why don't homebuyers do more research on the area they are moving to?

Bank of England fail to cut interest rate

Thu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100

As expected UK interest rates have been held at 5% by the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee.

Lenders accused of 'hindering the recovery'

Wed, 07 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Research conducted by the Intermediary Mortgage Lender’s Association believes that the UK will avoid a full scale recession.

Royal Bank of Scotland cuts mortgage rates

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Royal Bank of Scotland is bucking the current trend of increasing mortgage rates, as it sees the present credit crunch as an opportunity to increase its market share.

Income Support for homeowners

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100

The Council of Mortgage Lenders has called for a shake up of the support system for rescuing homeowners that get into difficulty.

NAEA argues economic situation still stable

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 22:30:00 +0100

Despite media doom and gloom the NAEA believes the underlying economic situation is still stable.

Neighbouring property damaged during renovations

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Damage amounting to £173m has been unwittingly caused to neighbouring property across the UK.

London mayor candidates committed to housing

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100

All three candidates competing for the office of London mayor have made housing their central theme.

Bank of England interest rate cut

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100

The Bank of England has today announced a 0.25% cut in UK interest rates.

House price correction not 'crash'

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 18:00:00 +0100

Prime Minister, Gordon Brown appears on the evening news to warn against negativity about UK house prices.

Apartment living attracts mature buyers

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Apartment living appeals to a far wider demographic than first thought, not just the young and trendy.

New grants for first time buyers

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100

First time buyers will be eligible for grants up to £1,500 to assist them onto the housing market.

Interest rate pressure on Bank of England

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Industry experts lobby Bank of England to drop interest rates by more than the quarter percent predicted.

Activity in property market improves

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 01:00:00 +0100

More stability in the property market is likely as levels of activity improve for the second consecutive month running.

Fees high for remortgaging

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Borrowers are no longer remaining loyal to the same lender because they are being charged for renewing their mortgages.