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'Time is running out' for landlords to improve green performance

The clock is said to be ticking for landlords to bring their properties up to minimum green standards.

30 Sep 2011
'Time is running out' for landlords to improve green performance
House-building 'affected by govt cutbacks'

The FMB has claimed the construction industry is suffering from cutbacks.

30 Sep 2011
House-building 'affected by govt cutbacks'
Many people 'struggling to pay the rent'

Paying the rent is proving difficult for many Brits.

30 Sep 2011
Many people 'struggling to pay the rent'
'More houses needed' in the UK

Building on the greenbelt could be a solution for housing shortages, it has been suggested.

29 Sep 2011
'More houses needed' in the UK
Landlords 'must deal with issues quickly'

Landlords should resolve any tenant issues as quickly as possible, it has been said.

29 Sep 2011
Landlords 'must deal with issues quickly'
Mortgage approvals 'grew in August'

A number of mortgages were approved last month.

29 Sep 2011
Mortgage approvals 'grew in August'
Property prices see little change in September

House prices for September show little change.

29 Sep 2011
Property prices see little change in September
University goers 'likely to choose student housing'

Living in student digs is cheaper than residing in halls, it has been claimed.

28 Sep 2011
University goers 'likely to choose student housing'
Many over-50s 'planning to use equity release'

A high number of Brits approaching retirement age are viewing their home as their pension.

28 Sep 2011
Many over-50s 'planning to use equity release'
Self-build homes 'increasing in popularity'

Self-builds have made a comeback since the recession, it has been claimed.

27 Sep 2011
Self-build homes 'increasing in popularity'
Terraced housing costs 'on the up'

The value of terraced housing has increased 68 per cent in the last ten years.

27 Sep 2011
Terraced housing costs 'on the up'
Mortgage debt to take its toll?

Many people will have great difficulty paying off their mortgage should their partner pass away.

26 Sep 2011
Mortgage debt to take its toll?
FTBs 'might consider the north'

The average age of an FTB is often lower in the north of England, it has been found.

26 Sep 2011
FTBs 'might consider the north'
UK 'needs to improve housing sustainability'

Other countries in Europe are ahead of the UK when it comes to sustainability, it has been found.

23 Sep 2011
UK 'needs to improve housing sustainability'
Housing market 'aided by forced seller absence'

The housing market performed better than expected during the recession, it has been claimed.

22 Sep 2011
Housing market 'aided by forced seller absence'
FTBs 'want to purchase property by the age of 30'

Many FTBs have set 30 as the age limit for entering the property market.

22 Sep 2011
FTBs 'want to purchase property by the age of 30'
Homeowners 'missing out' on low fixed-rate mortgages

Many homeowners have failed to review their mortgage since March 2009.

21 Sep 2011
Homeowners 'missing out' on low fixed-rate mortgages
Mortgage intermediaries 'rising in confidence'

Future prospects are looking positive for mortgage intermediaries, it has been claimed.

20 Sep 2011
Mortgage intermediaries 'rising in confidence'
FTBs 'facing serious deposit problems'

It is currently very difficult for FTBs to raise enough money for a deposit, it has been claimed.

20 Sep 2011
FTBs 'facing serious deposit problems'
Gross mortgage lending 'in a strong state'

August saw gross mortgage lending amount to £13.4 billion.

20 Sep 2011
Gross mortgage lending 'in a strong state'
Housing deposits 'have risen tenfold'

The last 20 years have seen a marked increase in housing deposits.

19 Sep 2011
Housing deposits 'have risen tenfold'
Speed of rent rises 'on the increase'

The average tenant in the UK is currently paying £713 a month, it has been found.

16 Sep 2011
Speed of rent rises 'on the increase'
FTBs 'require long-term govt help'

Lack of mortgage availability is only one concern for FTBs, it has been claimed.

15 Sep 2011
FTBs 'require long-term govt help'
Landlords 'looking to improve energy efficiency'

Around two-thirds of landlords would be willing to take advantage of the government's Green Deal.

14 Sep 2011
Landlords 'looking to improve energy efficiency'
August house market 'remained subdued'

Economic uncertainty played a role in the house market remaining slow in August.

13 Sep 2011
August house market 'remained subdued'
House purchasing lending 'rose in July'

Lending by volume and value escalated in July, it has been found.

12 Sep 2011
House purchasing lending 'rose in July'
Mortgages 'becoming increasingly affordable'

Mortgage rates have fallen since the Bank of England lowered the base rate in early 2009, new research has revealed.

09 Sep 2011
Mortgages 'becoming increasingly affordable'
August 'sees modest house price improvement'

House prices have increased slightly of late.

08 Sep 2011
August 'sees modest house price improvement'
Landlords 'focusing on family homes'

Paragon Mortgages research has revealed family homes are growing in popularity among buy to let investors.

07 Sep 2011
Landlords 'focusing on family homes'
Children 'aim to own dream home by the age of 35'

Despite the economic downturn, youngsters are optimistic with regard to their home ownership prospects.

06 Sep 2011
Children 'aim to own dream home by the age of 35'
London house prices 'could increase'

It is very realistic that property prices in central London could escalate, it has been claimed.

05 Sep 2011
London house prices 'could increase'
'Benefits to be had' by renting out a room

Those who rent a room out for five years could knock 29 months off their offset mortgage.

02 Sep 2011
'Benefits to be had' by renting out a room
August house prices 'dipped 0.6%'

Property prices have been relatively stable in the last year.

02 Sep 2011
August house prices 'dipped 0.6%'
Rental demand 'still outstripping supply'

The three months to July saw tenant demand still outpacing supply.

01 Sep 2011
Rental demand 'still outstripping supply'
Renting 'more popular than buying' at present

Twice the number of people in the UK are renting homes rather than purchasing, it has been found.

01 Sep 2011
Renting 'more popular than buying' at present
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