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UK Property News 01 2011
Homeownership 'a key factor' in measuring standard of living
Research has shown owning property is one of the major factors when Brits are assessing standard of living.
31 Jan 2011
Research has shown owning property is one of the major factors when Brits are assessing standard of living.
31 Jan 2011
Government changes in mortgage market welcomed
The government is committed to ensuring those with loans, mortgages and sale and rent-back agreements are protected.
31 Jan 2011
The government is committed to ensuring those with loans, mortgages and sale and rent-back agreements are protected.
31 Jan 2011
Selling first homes 'as difficult as joining property ladder'
Current market conditions may mean selling a first home is equally as difficult as getting a foot on the property ladder.
31 Jan 2011
Current market conditions may mean selling a first home is equally as difficult as getting a foot on the property ladder.
31 Jan 2011
Landlords 'should have more government support'
The government should support landlords by pushing lenders to increase provision of buy-to-let mortgages, it has been argued.
31 Jan 2011
The government should support landlords by pushing lenders to increase provision of buy-to-let mortgages, it has been argued.
31 Jan 2011
Potential first-time buyers 'will have to continue renting'
Some Britons who are keen to get on to the property ladder will have to continue renting, an expert claims.
28 Jan 2011
Some Britons who are keen to get on to the property ladder will have to continue renting, an expert claims.
28 Jan 2011
UK housing benefit changes 'will harm Scotland'
The Scottish government has warned of the potential impact of housing benefit changes.
28 Jan 2011
The Scottish government has warned of the potential impact of housing benefit changes.
28 Jan 2011
House prices 'will fall in the first half of 2011'
The first half of 2011 will see house prices slightly decline, it has been asserted.
28 Jan 2011
The first half of 2011 will see house prices slightly decline, it has been asserted.
28 Jan 2011
Property 'not as popular for long-term investments'
Fewer people view property as a favourable long-term investment, the findings of a new survey show.
28 Jan 2011
Fewer people view property as a favourable long-term investment, the findings of a new survey show.
28 Jan 2011
Half of homeowners 'failing to review mortgage deals'
Research has revealed many homeowners have ignored their deals since the base rate hit 0.5 per cent.
27 Jan 2011
Research has revealed many homeowners have ignored their deals since the base rate hit 0.5 per cent.
27 Jan 2011
FSA to regulate the mortgage market
The FSA is now in charge of all regulations applicable to the mortgage market.
27 Jan 2011
The FSA is now in charge of all regulations applicable to the mortgage market.
27 Jan 2011
Poor mortgage figures 'are due to lenders'
Lenders are not agreeing enough acceptable mortgage applications, an expert has said.
27 Jan 2011
Lenders are not agreeing enough acceptable mortgage applications, an expert has said.
27 Jan 2011
Mortgages will be 'hard to come by'
An increase in the amount required for a deposit on a house may make mortgages harder to obtain in 2011, it has been suggested.
26 Jan 2011
An increase in the amount required for a deposit on a house may make mortgages harder to obtain in 2011, it has been suggested.
26 Jan 2011
High-end housing market 'won't notice stamp duty rise'
Buyers in the high end of the property market will pay little attention to April's rise in stamp duty, a professional has predicted.
26 Jan 2011
Buyers in the high end of the property market will pay little attention to April's rise in stamp duty, a professional has predicted.
26 Jan 2011
Government 'must develop property solutions'
It has been said that problems in the market will continue unless the government meets current housing demands.
26 Jan 2011
It has been said that problems in the market will continue unless the government meets current housing demands.
26 Jan 2011
Buy-to-let 'is due good business in 2011'
Research has suggested that business prospects for the buy-to-let industry for the year ahead are promising.
26 Jan 2011
Research has suggested that business prospects for the buy-to-let industry for the year ahead are promising.
26 Jan 2011
Letting market to 'gather strength'
An industry professional has claimed that economic circumstances will proceed to support the market over the coming months.
25 Jan 2011
An industry professional has claimed that economic circumstances will proceed to support the market over the coming months.
25 Jan 2011
'No big changes' for letting industry
After the increase in VAT, an industry professional has predicted a steady letting market in 2011.
25 Jan 2011
After the increase in VAT, an industry professional has predicted a steady letting market in 2011.
25 Jan 2011
First-time buyers 'struggle' with property deposits
First time-buyers are said to be struggling with the highest property deposits since 1970.
24 Jan 2011
First time-buyers are said to be struggling with the highest property deposits since 1970.
24 Jan 2011
Property more important than proposals?
Research has revealed that many young couples would plan to buy a home before getting married.
24 Jan 2011
Research has revealed that many young couples would plan to buy a home before getting married.
24 Jan 2011
Tenants 'forced into renting property'
The current popularity has been forced by other factors, it has been suggested.
21 Jan 2011
The current popularity has been forced by other factors, it has been suggested.
21 Jan 2011
Housing market 'faces bigger factors than snow'
It has been said that the lack of available mortgages and the potential for negotiation on price could have a big effect on the property market.
21 Jan 2011
It has been said that the lack of available mortgages and the potential for negotiation on price could have a big effect on the property market.
21 Jan 2011
Tenants 'helped to find a new home'
Older tenants struggling with rent will receive assistance in finding a home better suited to them, the government has said.
20 Jan 2011
Older tenants struggling with rent will receive assistance in finding a home better suited to them, the government has said.
20 Jan 2011
Government announces 'property incentive'
If communities do not put development first then planners will have free reign to build where they like, MP John Howell said.
20 Jan 2011
If communities do not put development first then planners will have free reign to build where they like, MP John Howell said.
20 Jan 2011
Interest in housing market increasing, study shows
The number of people considering buying or selling was higher than expected in the first two weeks of the year.
19 Jan 2011
The number of people considering buying or selling was higher than expected in the first two weeks of the year.
19 Jan 2011
Mortgage rates set to rise?
Interest rates could increase after a sharp rise in the CPI rate of inflation.
19 Jan 2011
Interest rates could increase after a sharp rise in the CPI rate of inflation.
19 Jan 2011
'Mixed outlook' for housing market
Although housing prices will stabilise in 2011, there will be no significant increase, it has been predicted.
18 Jan 2011
Although housing prices will stabilise in 2011, there will be no significant increase, it has been predicted.
18 Jan 2011
Landlords 'may want to lower rent'
A letting expert has suggested courses of action that can be taken to offset the increase in tenants struggling to pay rent.
18 Jan 2011
A letting expert has suggested courses of action that can be taken to offset the increase in tenants struggling to pay rent.
18 Jan 2011
Property prices 'will not slump in 2011'
Rising rent and lack of available homes will support the housing market this year, it has been suggested.
17 Jan 2011
Rising rent and lack of available homes will support the housing market this year, it has been suggested.
17 Jan 2011
Housing market 'hit hard' by winter weather
December sales figures in the housing market were the lowest since January 2003.
17 Jan 2011
December sales figures in the housing market were the lowest since January 2003.
17 Jan 2011
Tenants 'finding homes harder to pay for'
A study has revealed an increase in tenants finding it difficult to pay for their rent.
14 Jan 2011
A study has revealed an increase in tenants finding it difficult to pay for their rent.
14 Jan 2011
Buy-to-let 'has taken properties out of the picture'
Property used in the buy-to-let industry is said to be having a direct effect on the homeowner market.
13 Jan 2011
Property used in the buy-to-let industry is said to be having a direct effect on the homeowner market.
13 Jan 2011
Tenants 'will stay put' in rented property
Strong demand for rental property has been predicted for 2011 as people will see it as a safer bet.
12 Jan 2011
Strong demand for rental property has been predicted for 2011 as people will see it as a safer bet.
12 Jan 2011
More expensive property 'will stay popular'
There has been an increase in million-pound properties on the UK market.
11 Jan 2011
There has been an increase in million-pound properties on the UK market.
11 Jan 2011
House price index reveals December drop
Halifax figures show monthly and annual fall in house prices.
10 Jan 2011
Halifax figures show monthly and annual fall in house prices.
10 Jan 2011
Tidy your property 'to increase its selling probability'
A clean house may be easier to sell, it has been suggested.
07 Jan 2011
A clean house may be easier to sell, it has been suggested.
07 Jan 2011
NAEA: Make a sensible valuation when selling a house
People should not overprice their house, one group has warned.
07 Jan 2011
People should not overprice their house, one group has warned.
07 Jan 2011
Rental costs 'will increase over the course of 2011'
One expert has suggested landlords will increase their rental costs this year.
06 Jan 2011
One expert has suggested landlords will increase their rental costs this year.
06 Jan 2011
Mortgage market 'will be flat in 2011'
One expert has suggested there will not be much movement in the mortgage market over the next 12 months.
05 Jan 2011
One expert has suggested there will not be much movement in the mortgage market over the next 12 months.
05 Jan 2011
House prices climbed slightly in December
A new report has revealed house prices increased slightly in December.
04 Jan 2011
A new report has revealed house prices increased slightly in December.
04 Jan 2011
Interest rates 'will not alter much in 2011'
One expert has claimed interest rates will not alter a great deal over the course of 2011.
04 Jan 2011
One expert has claimed interest rates will not alter a great deal over the course of 2011.
04 Jan 2011
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