Spanish property investors urged to adopt 'hard-nosed approach'

People thinking of investing in Spanish property should take a "hard-nosed investment approach", according to SPOG.

Overseas Property News posted on 05/01/2009 17:29:18



Spanish property prices predicted to fall a further 15 percent in 2009

Property price in Spain could fall by a further 15 per cent during the course of 2009, according to SPOG.

Overseas Property News posted on 05/01/2009 17:17:11



'Good property bargains available' for first-time buyers

The managing director of FirstRungNow.com has said that now may be a good time for first-time buyers to think of entering the UK property market.

UK Property News posted on 05/01/2009 17:17:09



More homes become affordable for first-time buyers

The amount of homes that have become affordable for first-time buyers has trebled during 2008, according to the Halifax First-Time Buyer Affordability Review.

UK Property News posted on 02/01/2009 16:16:33



Landlords encouraged to take out rent insurance protection

Let Insurance Services has urged landlords to take out rent insurance protection even if they have good tenants.

UK Property News posted on 02/01/2009 16:04:22



Many homeowners don't realise that holiday lettings are exempt from inheritance tax

A leading accountancy firm has said that many homeowners dont realise that the holiday lettings market offers an inheritance tax exemption.

UK Property News posted on 31/12/2008 14:31:13



Almost half of people think now is a good time to purchase UK property

The latest Property Tracker survey from the BSA has shown that more people think that now is a good time to purchase a UK property.

UK Property News posted on 31/12/2008 14:31:11



Second homeowners have 'more control' if they join holiday lettings market

A leading accountancy firm has said that people who holiday let their second homes enjoy greater control over their tenants.

UK Property News posted on 30/12/2008 12:43:16



First-time buyers set to benefit from new LBS mortgage range

LBS has announced its new year mortgage range, which should offer a boost to first-time buyers as well as customers looking to remortgage.

Mortgages News posted on 30/12/2008 12:43:13



Housing market faces 'make or break' 2009

The NAEA has said that the UK property market faces a "make or break" year during 2009.

House Prices News posted on 29/12/2008 16:54:59



More homeowners to undertake DIY work during the spring

The editor of Homebuilding & Renovating magazine has said that more homeowners are likely to undertake DIY work during the spring.

UK Property News posted on 29/12/2008 15:24:54



Property prices to fall further during 2009

The latest housing forecast from Rics has predicted that UK house prices will fall further during the course of 2009.

House Prices News posted on 29/12/2008 15:24:52



UK homeowners encouraged to switch to online tariffs

Price comparison site moneysupermarket.com has encouraged UK homeowners to switch to an online tariff to save more money on their gas and electricity bills.

UK Property News posted on 24/12/2008 16:58:17



First-time buyers to get 'more bang for their buck'

First-time buyers will get "more bang for their buck" once they enter the UK property market, according to the chief executive officer of Firstrung.

UK Property News posted on 24/12/2008 16:58:16



Lenders find their 'comfort zone' going into 2009

The head of mortgages at moneysupermarket.com has said that mortgage lenders have found their comfort zone going into the new year.

Mortgages News posted on 23/12/2008 16:58:41



More second home owners enter holiday lettings market

The Holiday Cottages Group has said that more people who own a second home in the UK will enter the holiday lettings market as they look to increase their income in the current economic climate.

UK Property News posted on 22/12/2008 17:15:11



Shared equity schemes represent a lower risk for lenders

A leading property expert has said that shared equity schemes are benefiting lenders as well as first-time buyers because they represent a lower risk.

UK Property News posted on 22/12/2008 17:15:09



Estonia emerges as increasingly popular overseas property destination

The Baltic nation of Estonia is proving an increasingly popular destination for overseas property investors, it has been revealed.

Overseas Property News posted on 19/12/2008 16:23:16



CML urges government to take action over mortgage lending

The CML has urged the government to take action to enable banks and building societies to start lending.

Mortgages News posted on 19/12/2008 16:23:15



2009 predicted to be 'a very tough year' for the UK mortgage market

Next year will be tough for the UK mortgage market, according to new predictions from the CML.

Mortgages News posted on 19/12/2008 16:23:13