Bank of England's interest rate decision 'not unexpected'

A financial website has stated that the Bank of Englands decision to hold interest rates at five per cent was not unexpected.

UK Property News posted on 05/09/2008 18:23:07



Expert warns stamp duty holiday benefits depend on postcode

An industry expert has said that whether or not people benefit from the stamp duty holiday is up to where they live.

House Prices News posted on 05/09/2008 18:23:05



Cyprus 'weathering well' in current economic climate

Cyprus has been weathering the current economic cliamte well, according to a website which advises on overseas property investment.

Overseas Property News posted on 04/09/2008 13:12:22



Homeowners should check mortgage options 'at least three months' in advance

Homeowners have been advised to check the options available at least three months in advnace of their current deal expiring.

Mortgages News posted on 04/09/2008 13:00:33



Expert tells landlords knowing 'rental market value is crucial'

It is "crucial" that landlords know the rental market value of the property they are investing in.

Property Investment News posted on 03/09/2008 15:38:24



Government scheme will 'prop up the property market'

An industry expert has said that government schemes to improve the property market will only "prop [it] up".

Property Investment News posted on 03/09/2008 15:26:34



'Carbon appeal' could replace 'kerb appeal'

Homes that have "Carbon appeal" could become more desirable than those with "kerb appeal".

UK Property News posted on 02/09/2008 17:11:18



CML and Rics comment on stamp duty holiday

As the government announces a holiday on stamp duty, several industry bodies question whether it is enough to revive the housing market.

House Prices News posted on 02/09/2008 17:11:16



23 university towns see house price rises of over 50 per cent

Research reveals that some university towns have experienced house price increases of over 100 per cent over the last five years, while 23 towns have seen rises of over 50 per cent.

House Prices News posted on 01/09/2008 16:24:35



New measures to make valuation process of new builds more 'transparent'

Mesaures have been announced to make the valuation process of new builds more "transparent".

UK Property News posted on 01/09/2008 16:24:34



Ajman tipped for future growth

Ajman has been tipped as a sound investment for those looking to purchase property abroad.

Overseas Property News posted on 29/08/2008 16:58:50



Women 'braver than men when it comes to property'

Women are not as concerned about falling property prices as men.

House Prices News posted on 29/08/2008 16:58:49



Homeowners should not be worried at all about equity release

Experts advise homeowners that they will still be able to get equity release on their property.

House Prices News posted on 28/08/2008 16:25:34



Energy Performance Certificates applauded by industry experts

Energy performance certificates could help those looking for properties to pick out the most cost-effective houses.

UK Property News posted on 28/08/2008 16:25:32



Buy-to-let lending declining

Buy-to-let lending is decreasing, according to new statistics from the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML).

Mortgages News posted on 26/08/2008 16:54:52



Hips hit back

The Association of Home Information Pack Providers (AHIPP) argues that the introduction of Hips has reduced costs for buyers.

UK Property News posted on 26/08/2008 16:54:50



Rental values product of supply and demand

Rental prices are not that high compared to a year ago, a tenancy expert has said.

UK Property News posted on 22/08/2008 14:42:20



Scottish market better than rest of UK

The Scottish property market is faring better than the rest of the UK.

Property Investment News posted on 22/08/2008 14:42:18



South outperforming rest of France

South of France still gives premier investment returns, a property expert has said.

Overseas Property News posted on 21/08/2008 14:49:08



3m borrowers rejected

Three million lenders have been turned down for a mortgage in the past 18 months.

Mortgages News posted on 21/08/2008 14:49:05