Houseladder.co.uk
Sell & Let Property Online Free
News Categories
News Archives

UK Property News 09 2010

Free Property advert
House prices increased in August

House prices swelled in August by 0.3 per cent, taking the average value of a dwelling in England and Wales to £167,423, new figures have revealed.

30 Sep 2010
House prices increased in August
Property prices to fall over coming months?

Property prices are likely to drop over the next six months, it has been suggested.

29 Sep 2010
Property prices to fall over coming months?
Expert: Homeowners should insulate their properties

Brits who are looking to purchase a house may want to take the comments of one expert onboard who indicated sustainable dwellings are an important part of modern life.

28 Sep 2010
Expert: Homeowners should insulate their properties
More construction apprentices needed to build new homes?

A skilled workforce is required to build more new homes, one expert has indicated.

27 Sep 2010
More construction apprentices needed to build new homes?
Government 'needs to improve' bank lending among homebuyers

The government needs to improve bank lending to homebuyers because they own the banks, it has been observed.

24 Sep 2010
Government 'needs to improve' bank lending among homebuyers
Changes to Lloyds' buy-to-let lending policy 'very restrictive'

Lloyds Banking Group's decision to alter its buy-to-let lending policy could cause other lenders to increase their rates, as there is not much competition in the market at the moment, one expert has observed.

24 Sep 2010
Changes to Lloyds' buy-to-let lending policy 'very restrictive'
Brits 'are worried' about the state of housing market

The UK does suffer from housing problems, a new survey has indicated.

23 Sep 2010
Brits 'are worried' about the state of housing market
Home improvements 'can increase the price' of a property

Homeowners who are considering selling their properties should adopt a neutral theme when carrying out home improvements.

23 Sep 2010
Home improvements 'can increase the price' of a property
Expert: Energy-efficient homes more appealing to buyers

Homeowners who are considering selling their properties may want to ensure there domiciles are as energy-efficient as they can be.

22 Sep 2010
Expert: Energy-efficient homes more appealing to buyers
First-time buyers 'need more help' getting onto property ladder

The government needs to do more to help people who are trying to get onto the property ladder, it has been observed.

22 Sep 2010
First-time buyers 'need more help' getting onto property ladder
Buy-to-let deals 'will not be competitive until 2012'

Buy-to-let mortgage lenders will not increase the competitiveness of their rates until at least 2012, one specialist has indicated.

21 Sep 2010
Buy-to-let deals 'will not be competitive until 2012'
Property market 'unlikely to see growth'

The UK and greater London property markets are unlikely to see significant growth in the next few months, one expert has observed.

21 Sep 2010
Property market 'unlikely to see growth'
House builders to construct more sustainable homes?

Raising awareness of the benefits of sustainable homes will persuade house builders to construct more environmentally-friendly properties.

20 Sep 2010
House builders to construct more sustainable homes?
Estate agents 'will be penalised' for AML non-compliance

Raising awareness of the benefits of sustainable homes will persuade house builders to construct more environmentally-friendly properties.

20 Sep 2010
Estate agents 'will be penalised' for AML non-compliance
Double-dip recession 'could lead to a rise in unreluctant landlords'

The UK housing market could soon see a wave of unreluctant landlords, it has been suggested.

17 Sep 2010
Double-dip recession 'could lead to a rise in unreluctant landlords'
Property market 'will struggle'

The property market will continue to struggle for some time, one expert has observed.

17 Sep 2010
Property market 'will struggle'
Consumer confidence in housing market 'still low'

Consumer confidence in the housing market is still low, despite improved access to mortgages, a survey has indicated.

16 Sep 2010
Consumer confidence in housing market 'still low'
Mortgage market opening up?

The mortgage market is loosening, but there are still concerns about the availability of funds for those who want to remortgage, one specialist has observed.

16 Sep 2010
Mortgage market opening up?
Conflicting house price figures 'produced all the time'

Conflicting house prices still "paint a similar picture" despite not agreeing on whether the cost of buying a dwelling has risen or fallen.

15 Sep 2010
Conflicting house price figures 'produced all the time'
Tenants 'should ask landlords' for proof of registration

Tenants are not aware of the mandatory safeguards that are in place when they are renting a property, one expert has indicated.

15 Sep 2010
Tenants 'should ask landlords' for proof of registration
Mortgage figures to fall?

Mortgage figures will drop before a rebound in the next few months, one specialist has indicated.

14 Sep 2010
Mortgage figures to fall?
Are property prices still too high?

Property is still too expensive in the UK and the housing market has reached a "dead zone" in transactions, one expert has indicated.

14 Sep 2010
Are property prices still too high?
Houses 'cost more' in school catchment areas

Brits looking to buy a house may be interested to hear the comments of one expert who claimed school catchment areas can make a huge difference to house prices.

13 Sep 2010
Houses 'cost more' in school catchment areas
More new homes needed, expert argues

Not enough new homes are being built, one expert has claimed.

13 Sep 2010
More new homes needed, expert argues
Home improvements 'can be a worthwhile investment'

Improving a property is a worthwhile investment, one expert has indicated.

10 Sep 2010
Home improvements 'can be a worthwhile investment'
Property buyers 'should check what is included' in the price

Individuals who are looking to buy a property are being advised to check with the owner what is included in the overall price when negotiating a deal.

10 Sep 2010
Property buyers 'should check what is included' in the price
Should rogue landlords be prosecuted?

Rogue landlords who ignore legislation aimed at protecting tenants should be penalised, one expert has stated.

09 Sep 2010
Should rogue landlords be prosecuted?
Unforeseen costs 'could put prices up' when buying a house

Brits are being warned the cost of purchasing a home may be a lot more than they anticipated following the results of a new survey.

09 Sep 2010
Unforeseen costs 'could put prices up' when buying a house
Report finds many homes 'are in need of repair'

Individuals looking to buy a house may want to take the findings of a new survey on board, after it revealed one-in-three dwellings of 50+'s need repairing.

08 Sep 2010
Report finds many homes 'are in need of repair'
Planned housing benefit cuts 'will hinder the UK's economy'

Proposed cuts in housing benefits are a "recipe for destitution", one organisation has warned.

08 Sep 2010
Planned housing benefit cuts 'will hinder the UK's economy'
More than 500 homes to be built for the rental market

The British Property Federation (BPF) has welcomed the announcement of a new deal that will create hundreds of homes for rent in the south of England.

07 Sep 2010
More than 500 homes to be built for the rental market
Expert: Interest rates will stay at 0.5 per cent for the rest of 2010

Individuals who are want to get onto the property ladder may be interested to hear the comments of one expert, who suggested interest rates will stay as they are for the rest of this year.

07 Sep 2010
Expert: Interest rates will stay at 0.5 per cent for the rest of 2010
People looking to rent 'should expand their search'

Individuals who are looking to rent should expand their search criteria in order to ensure they get a good deal, one specialist has claimed.

06 Sep 2010
People looking to rent 'should expand their search'
House prices 'act as a barometer' of consumer confidence

House prices in the UK are an indicator of consumer confidence, one expert has suggested.

06 Sep 2010
House prices 'act as a barometer' of consumer confidence
House prices 'have' fallen

House prices have dropped for the second month in a row, research has indicated.

03 Sep 2010
House prices 'have' fallen
Expert gives tips on improving energy efficiency at home

Those looking to buy a home may want to consider how they can make their new property more energy efficient.

03 Sep 2010
Expert gives tips on improving energy efficiency at home
Housing shortage 'needs to be resolved urgently'

The UK's shortage in housing should be treated as a "matter of urgency" by government officials.

02 Sep 2010
Housing shortage 'needs to be resolved urgently'
Mortgage market 'needs more confidence'

More confidence is needed in the mortgage market in order to get it back on track, one expert has claimed.

02 Sep 2010
Mortgage market 'needs more confidence'
Location 'is key' when buying a house

Individuals looking to buy a house need to consider the location, as it is a key aspect that can override many negative features of a property, one expert has suggested.

01 Sep 2010
Location 'is key' when buying a house
Brits 'pay more' for houses near the sea

Brits are willing to fork out an extra £20,000 for a home near to the seaside, a new survey has indicated.

01 Sep 2010
Brits 'pay more' for houses near the sea
FREE Property Advert
Selling or Letting? List Your Property FREE Now!

FREE eBook worth £47
How To Sell Or Let FASTER and Save £1000s!

For Sale Boards & To Let Signs
Save £1000s, Sell or Let your property with a sign!

Mortgages
Fixed Rate, Capped, Tracker... We explain them all. Plus compare 1000s mortgages online.

Home Insurance
Compare Buildings and Contents Insurance. Get a Quote Now!

Cheapest Gas & Electric
Save up to £325 per year on your energy bills

Guides
Buyers
Landlords
Sellers
Tenants
Free ebook
For Sale & To Let Boards

Finance
Credit cards
Loans
Mortgages
Savings

Legal
Building survey
Conveyancing
Credit checks
EPCs
Gas safety certicates
HIPs
Inventory checklist
Tenant deposit scheme
Tenant reference checks
Tenancy agreements

Insurance
Heating insurance
Home insurance
Landlords insurance
Rent guarantee

Moving
House removals
Moving boxes
Self storage
Van rentals

Books
Tax guides

Search For
Property For Sale
Property For Rent
House Prices
Agents