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House Archive
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New Boiler Scrappage Scheme Launched for Homeowners
The UK government has introduced a new scheme that should save homeowners money on the cost of scrapping old boilers. -
Barratt and Redrow Share Plan to Boost Finances
Two of the biggest house builders in the UK are to sell shares to boost their financial situation. -
House Prices Rising Far Quicker for First-time Buyers
The cost of buying a home for first-time buyers has been shown to increase much more quickly than for those already on the property ladder. -
Many Homeowners Use Credit Cards to Help Pay Mortgages
A study has found that many households turned to credit cards to help them pay their mortgage or rent during 2009. -
August Mortgage Approvals Up on 2008
Mortgage approval numbers were 81 per cent higher this August than they were in August 2008. -
Mortgage Approvals Rise for Fifth Month
For the fifth consecutive month, mortgage approvals for home purchases continued to rise in June. -
Late Summer Setback for UK Mortgages
The number of mortgages loaned to UK house buyers fell by 13 per cent in August according to the Council of Mortgage Lenders. -
Growth in Number of Mortgages to Property Buyers
For the first time since 2007, July saw an increase in the number of mortgages to homebuyers. -
Average UK House Worth GBP160,000
The Halifax has reported a rise in UK house prices in August, for the second consecutive month, leading to the average property price of ?160,000. -
Tenants Have Less Opportunity to Negotiate Rent
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has announced that tenants now have less opportunity to negotiate, as reduced rental prices has eased in the last quarter.
