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UK Property News 06 2009
Ahipp says 95% of transactions involve Hips
Some 95 per cent of all housing transactions are conducted with home information packs in place, it has been suggested.
30 Jun 2009
Some 95 per cent of all housing transactions are conducted with home information packs in place, it has been suggested.
30 Jun 2009
Property prices up in June, says Nationwide
Property prices increased in June, according to the latest Nationwide Building Society index.
30 Jun 2009
Property prices increased in June, according to the latest Nationwide Building Society index.
30 Jun 2009
Average Welsh property valued at £119,990
The average house prices in all parts of England and Wales for May have been calculated by the Land Registry.
29 Jun 2009
The average house prices in all parts of England and Wales for May have been calculated by the Land Registry.
29 Jun 2009
London property prices 'to tick back up'
House prices in central London are set to head in an upward direction over the coming months, according to one expert.
29 Jun 2009
House prices in central London are set to head in an upward direction over the coming months, according to one expert.
29 Jun 2009
Local knowledge 'an advantage for buy-to-let investors'
It is a "distinct advantage" for landlords to buy property in an area they know well, according to the editor of Property Investor News.
26 Jun 2009
It is a "distinct advantage" for landlords to buy property in an area they know well, according to the editor of Property Investor News.
26 Jun 2009
Landlords see rents stabilise
The buy-to-let market has seen rents stabilise in recent months, as well as a "significant increase" in the supply and demand of property.
26 Jun 2009
The buy-to-let market has seen rents stabilise in recent months, as well as a "significant increase" in the supply and demand of property.
26 Jun 2009
Property buyers urged to research using websites
UK property buyers should use websites to undertake their research prior to making a purchase, according to an industry expert.
25 Jun 2009
UK property buyers should use websites to undertake their research prior to making a purchase, according to an industry expert.
25 Jun 2009
Increase in number of mortgages approved
The British Bankers' Association (BBA) released data this week showing that the number of mortgages approved in May reached its highest level for over a year - and now the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Rics) has offered predictions for the coming months.
25 Jun 2009
The British Bankers' Association (BBA) released data this week showing that the number of mortgages approved in May reached its highest level for over a year - and now the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Rics) has offered predictions for the coming months.
25 Jun 2009
Property improvement advice for homeowners
Home improvement projects such as replacing old sash windows with PVCu equivalents do not necessarily save mortgage holders money, it has been suggested.
24 Jun 2009
Home improvement projects such as replacing old sash windows with PVCu equivalents do not necessarily save mortgage holders money, it has been suggested.
24 Jun 2009
More property selling reported
The property industry is "more positive about future months" mainly because more homes are selling than they were previously.
24 Jun 2009
The property industry is "more positive about future months" mainly because more homes are selling than they were previously.
24 Jun 2009
Better property market forecast offered by CML
The Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) has provided a more confident analysis of the property market than it did earlier in 2009.
23 Jun 2009
The Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) has provided a more confident analysis of the property market than it did earlier in 2009.
23 Jun 2009
Buy-to-let 'to change' as sales sector picks up
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Rics) has suggested that the buy-to-let sector will see a number of changes in the coming months, as property selling activity picks up.
23 Jun 2009
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Rics) has suggested that the buy-to-let sector will see a number of changes in the coming months, as property selling activity picks up.
23 Jun 2009
Buying, selling and current property market assessed
The head of mortgages at independent financial adviser group Bestinvest has had a number of positive things to say about the property industry.
22 Jun 2009
The head of mortgages at independent financial adviser group Bestinvest has had a number of positive things to say about the property industry.
22 Jun 2009
Buy-to-let 'bounces back'
The buy-to-let sector has bounced back in recent months, according to the Association of Residential Letting Agents (Arla).
22 Jun 2009
The buy-to-let sector has bounced back in recent months, according to the Association of Residential Letting Agents (Arla).
22 Jun 2009
Property event attracts the crowds
Property buyers and homeowners are showing interest in sustainable development and green housing, it would seem.
19 Jun 2009
Property buyers and homeowners are showing interest in sustainable development and green housing, it would seem.
19 Jun 2009
Latest property selling figures released
The National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA) has released the latest selling figures for individual estate agents in the UK.
19 Jun 2009
The National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA) has released the latest selling figures for individual estate agents in the UK.
19 Jun 2009
Mortgages 'at affordable level'
People looking for their first property are able to find "relatively affordable" mortgages on the market at present.
18 Jun 2009
People looking for their first property are able to find "relatively affordable" mortgages on the market at present.
18 Jun 2009
More confidence shown in property buying
The Building Societies Association (BSA) has revealed that the number of people who are confident about buying a home has increased over the last three months.
18 Jun 2009
The Building Societies Association (BSA) has revealed that the number of people who are confident about buying a home has increased over the last three months.
18 Jun 2009
Buy-to-let activity encouraged
The latest Buy-to-Let Index from Smartlandlord.co.uk has suggested that now could be a good time for property investment.
17 Jun 2009
The latest Buy-to-Let Index from Smartlandlord.co.uk has suggested that now could be a good time for property investment.
17 Jun 2009
Sell property now, says estate agent
People selling property have been told that now is the time to do so by London-based estate agent Jenny Collett.
17 Jun 2009
People selling property have been told that now is the time to do so by London-based estate agent Jenny Collett.
17 Jun 2009
FTBs 'benefiting' from more mortgages
More mortgages are suitable for first-time buyers (FTBs) than there have been for a while, according to Helen Adams, managing director of property portal FirstRungNow.com.
16 Jun 2009
More mortgages are suitable for first-time buyers (FTBs) than there have been for a while, according to Helen Adams, managing director of property portal FirstRungNow.com.
16 Jun 2009
Homes selling for closer to asking price
New research has found that the gap between asking house prices and the actual selling fee is narrowing.
16 Jun 2009
New research has found that the gap between asking house prices and the actual selling fee is narrowing.
16 Jun 2009
Consumers 'overcharged' for energy usage in homes
The National Housing Federation (NHF) has claimed that some homeowners and tenants could be able to claim back money they have put towards energy costs within their property.
15 Jun 2009
The National Housing Federation (NHF) has claimed that some homeowners and tenants could be able to claim back money they have put towards energy costs within their property.
15 Jun 2009
Influences on house prices revealed
Nationwide Building Society has published research suggesting some of the moves people selling their homes can make to increase house prices.
12 Jun 2009
Nationwide Building Society has published research suggesting some of the moves people selling their homes can make to increase house prices.
12 Jun 2009
Fixed-rate mortgages 'popular'
Fixed-rate mortgages were the choice of 69 per cent of borrowers in April, according to the latest figures.
12 Jun 2009
Fixed-rate mortgages were the choice of 69 per cent of borrowers in April, according to the latest figures.
12 Jun 2009
Amateur landlords advised to research thoroughly
Amateur landlords in the UK looking to make a buy-to-let property investment should make sure they conduct thorough research before purchasing a property, it has been suggested.
11 Jun 2009
Amateur landlords in the UK looking to make a buy-to-let property investment should make sure they conduct thorough research before purchasing a property, it has been suggested.
11 Jun 2009
Property investment 'a long-term process'
Landlords should be aware that property investment is likely to make them money over a long period of time, not over a one to two-year time span.
11 Jun 2009
Landlords should be aware that property investment is likely to make them money over a long period of time, not over a one to two-year time span.
11 Jun 2009
Home insurance vital, says Biba
Home insurance is "very important", according to the technical and corporate affairs executive at the British Insurance Brokers Association (Biba).
10 Jun 2009
Home insurance is "very important", according to the technical and corporate affairs executive at the British Insurance Brokers Association (Biba).
10 Jun 2009
Property investment market analysed
More regulation of the property investment market in the UK will see larger companies and private landlords competing more equally, according to one industry expert.
10 Jun 2009
More regulation of the property investment market in the UK will see larger companies and private landlords competing more equally, according to one industry expert.
10 Jun 2009
More properties selling, says Rics
The average number of properties sold during the past three months rose to 11.8, according to the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Rics), which was up from the previous figure of 10.6.
09 Jun 2009
The average number of properties sold during the past three months rose to 11.8, according to the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Rics), which was up from the previous figure of 10.6.
09 Jun 2009
New survey: More homeowners selling property
More people are selling their homes now than at any other time in the last 12 months, it has been suggested.
08 Jun 2009
More people are selling their homes now than at any other time in the last 12 months, it has been suggested.
08 Jun 2009
Best firms for mortgages acknowledged
The best companies for mortgages were recognised at an awards ceremony last week.
08 Jun 2009
The best companies for mortgages were recognised at an awards ceremony last week.
08 Jun 2009
Price boost for people selling property
Those selling a property in the UK learned this week that the average value of house in the country was £158,565 in May.
05 Jun 2009
Those selling a property in the UK learned this week that the average value of house in the country was £158,565 in May.
05 Jun 2009
No change in Bank of England interest rates
As expected by most financial commentators, the Bank of England interest rates remained at 0.5 per cent yesterday.
05 Jun 2009
As expected by most financial commentators, the Bank of England interest rates remained at 0.5 per cent yesterday.
05 Jun 2009
More focus on improving property
More people in the UK are making the decision to make their house a home, it has been suggested.
04 Jun 2009
More people in the UK are making the decision to make their house a home, it has been suggested.
04 Jun 2009
Bank of England interest rates announced today
The Bank of England's interest rates announcement will be made later today, with many economists expecting no change from their current level of 0.5 per cent.
04 Jun 2009
The Bank of England's interest rates announcement will be made later today, with many economists expecting no change from their current level of 0.5 per cent.
04 Jun 2009
Landlords 'to make property investment moves'
The time many buy-to-let investors have been waiting for has arrived, according to a UK landlord website.
03 Jun 2009
The time many buy-to-let investors have been waiting for has arrived, according to a UK landlord website.
03 Jun 2009
More mortgages set to be approved
An increasing number of mortgages will be approved for the British public as the year draws on, according to the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML).
03 Jun 2009
An increasing number of mortgages will be approved for the British public as the year draws on, according to the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML).
03 Jun 2009
Current property market 'suits some first-time buyers'
The current state of the property market suits some first-time buyers, according to one industry expert.
02 Jun 2009
The current state of the property market suits some first-time buyers, according to one industry expert.
02 Jun 2009
Bank of England interest rates 'to be frozen'
It has been predicted that the Bank of England interest rates will remain the same when a decision is made on the cost of borrowing this week.
02 Jun 2009
It has been predicted that the Bank of England interest rates will remain the same when a decision is made on the cost of borrowing this week.
02 Jun 2009
NAEA urges government to review Hips
The National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA) has responded to positive property price news by calling on the government to review some existing industry legislation.
01 Jun 2009
The National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA) has responded to positive property price news by calling on the government to review some existing industry legislation.
01 Jun 2009
Rics reacts to report on house prices
Nationwide Building Society's report on property prices is consistent with the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors' (Rics) sales-to-stock ratio findings.
01 Jun 2009
Nationwide Building Society's report on property prices is consistent with the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors' (Rics) sales-to-stock ratio findings.
01 Jun 2009
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