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Mood lighting could give homeowners' properties the wow factor

A specialist has suggested mood lighting is a cheap way to spruce up a home and give it some unique pizzazz.

31 Dec 2010
Mood lighting could give homeowners' properties the wow factor
FTBs 'should find it easier' to buy a house

A specialist has suggested first-time buyers (FTB) will soon find the process of purchasing a home easier than it has been over the past few years.

30 Dec 2010
FTBs 'should find it easier' to buy a house
New homes market 'will experience a positive 2011'

One expert has claimed the new homes market will do well next year.

29 Dec 2010
New homes market 'will experience a positive 2011'
More people 'want to flatshare'

A specialist has claimed the number of people wanting to share accommodation has grown rapidly.

29 Dec 2010
More people 'want to flatshare'
Demand for rental properties 'will continue to outstrip supply'

More people will choose to rent next year, rather than buy, it has been claimed.

24 Dec 2010
Demand for rental properties 'will continue to outstrip supply'
Repossessions may rise if interest rates go up in 2011

A specialist has suggested more homes could be repossessed if interest rates rise by two per cent next year.

24 Dec 2010
Repossessions may rise if interest rates go up in 2011
Demand for rental properties 'will grow next year'

One expert has suggested more people will opt to rent next year.

23 Dec 2010
Demand for rental properties 'will grow next year'
Affordable housing needed in rural areas?

One expert has suggested more affordable housing needs to be developed in rural locations.

23 Dec 2010
Affordable housing needed in rural areas?
Expert: FTBs are opting for new build properties

A specialist has suggested many first-time buyers are purchasing dwellings that have just been built.

22 Dec 2010
Expert: FTBs are opting for new build properties
Property sales 'will be weak' next year

A specialist has suggested the housing market will struggle in 2011.

22 Dec 2010
Property sales 'will be weak' next year
First-time buyers 'last to benefit' from relaxed mortgage lending criteria

An expert has suggested FTBs will not be able to home loans for a long while, even when lending criteria eases.

21 Dec 2010
First-time buyers 'last to benefit' from relaxed mortgage lending criteria
An instant system to measure house prices 'is required'

One expert has suggested a new system to measure house prices is needed.

21 Dec 2010
An instant system to measure house prices 'is required'
More mortgages 'will be approved'

An expert has suggested levels of mortgage lending will go up.

20 Dec 2010
More mortgages 'will be approved'
Rents 'will continue' to increase

One expert has claimed rental costs will continue to expand.

20 Dec 2010
Rents 'will continue' to increase
First-time buyers may want to take out a fixed-rate mortgage

An expert has suggested fixed-rate mortgages could be the best option for first-time buyers.

17 Dec 2010
First-time buyers may want to take out a fixed-rate mortgage
Long-term rental agreements 'growing in popularity'

An expert has suggested long-term rental agreements are becoming an obvious choice for some people.

17 Dec 2010
Long-term rental agreements 'growing in popularity'
Homeowners 'should anticipate a rise in interest rates'

An expert has claimed more homes could be repossessed when interest rates go back up.

16 Dec 2010
Homeowners 'should anticipate a rise in interest rates'
Confidence in the housing market 'is growing'

An expert has suggested confidence in the property market is starting to pick up.

16 Dec 2010
Confidence in the housing market 'is growing'
Gap between lower and upper tiers of housing market 'will grow'

An expert has suggested the gap between the cheapest and highest-priced properties will widen over the next decade.

15 Dec 2010
Gap between lower and upper tiers of housing market 'will grow'
Increased mortgage lending required 'to improve housing market'

An expert has claimed house prices need to be lowered in a bid to boost activity in the property market.

15 Dec 2010
Increased mortgage lending required 'to improve housing market'
Housing market 'subdued' in November

House prices dropped last month and sales levels were subdued, a report has suggested.

14 Dec 2010
Housing market 'subdued' in November
Home improvements 'not that difficult'

Individuals who have just bought a new dwelling should not worry about getting a professional in to do home improvements, as most tasks are "easy" to carry out, it has been suggested.

14 Dec 2010
Home improvements 'not that difficult'
Homeowners advised to take care when refurbishing

An expert has warned homeowners to take care when fitting loft insulation and carrying out refurbishments.

13 Dec 2010
Homeowners advised to take care when refurbishing
Fewer mortgages taken out in October

A report has revealed fewer home loans were issued in October.

13 Dec 2010
Fewer mortgages taken out in October
Demand for property 'still high'

An expert has suggested people still want to buy homes, despite the fact lending restrictions are in place.

10 Dec 2010
Demand for property 'still high'
House prices experience a 'slight drop'

The average cost of a house is now £164,708, new figures have revealed.

10 Dec 2010
House prices experience a 'slight drop'
Interest rates to remain at 0.5 per cent?

An expert has predicted interest rates will not change later this week.

09 Dec 2010
Interest rates to remain at 0.5 per cent?
Many FTBs 'are unable to raise deposits'

An expert has suggested many FTBs are finding it hard to generate a deposit so they can get on the housing ladder.

09 Dec 2010
Many FTBs 'are unable to raise deposits'
More new homes 'need to be built'

An expert has suggested more new houses need to be constructed.

08 Dec 2010
More new homes 'need to be built'
Flower decorations could make a property more appealing to buyers

An expert has suggested flower arrangements could "liven" up a home that is up for sale.

08 Dec 2010
Flower decorations could make a property more appealing to buyers
Landlords concerned about lack of finance?

Proprietors have expressed concerns in regards to planned changes to housing allowance at the National Landlords Association Conference.

07 Dec 2010
Landlords concerned about lack of finance?
'More dwellings will be built' if locally driven planning system is introduced

An expert has claimed additional houses will be built if local planning rules get the green light.

07 Dec 2010
'More dwellings will be built' if locally driven planning system is introduced
Does LED lighting make homes more attractive to buyers?

LED lighting could make homes more attractive to buyers, one expert has suggested.

06 Dec 2010
Does LED lighting make homes more attractive to buyers?
Landlords and occupants 'need to work together to boost sustainability'

An expert has noted proprietors and occupants need to join forces in order to improve sustainability.

06 Dec 2010
Landlords and occupants 'need to work together to boost sustainability'
Demand for rental properties higher in the south?

A specialist has suggested more people want to rent in the south of the country.

06 Dec 2010
Demand for rental properties higher in the south?
Fixed mortgage rates still high?

An expert has suggested many homeowners do not want to change mortgage deals until they know what will happen with interest rates.

03 Dec 2010
Fixed mortgage rates still high?
First-time buyers may benefit from falling house prices

An expert has suggested FTBs will find it easier to get on the property ladder in 2011 due to a drop in house prices.

02 Dec 2010
First-time buyers may benefit from falling house prices
Demand for rental accommodation 'still strong'

A specialist has claimed landlords have experienced reduced void periods.

02 Dec 2010
Demand for rental accommodation 'still strong'
House sellers may want to revamp their kitchens

A specialist has claimed people want a kitchen with the "wow factor".

01 Dec 2010
House sellers may want to revamp their kitchens
Property market 'suffering from a lack of buyers'

An expert has suggested the property market is struggling, as there are not enough buyers.

01 Dec 2010
Property market 'suffering from a lack of buyers'
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