Property Market
House price inflation accelerates in June
UK annual house price inflation in June 2007 was 12.1 per cent, up from 10.8 per cent in May 2007, according to figures from the Communities and Local Government. Annual house price inflation in London was 17.5 per cent in June, up from 14.3 per cent in May.
Best value seaside towns in Britain
New research from Halifax Estate Agents has identified the 20 seaside towns in Britain that offer the highest quality of life. It has also examined which seaside towns offer the best value for money.
Nationwide: Impact of US stock market situation on UK house prices
Nationwide chief economist, Fionnuala Earley, said: "It's too early to conclude what the impact of the current jitters in the market will be, but these developments will cause some reassessment of risk in the housing sector.
Housing Minister Yvette Cooper rallies support for green housing
Housing Minister Yvette Cooper has hailed an agreement with housebuilders and councils which will make zero carbon housing a reality within 10 years - and urged other partners in the industry to follow suit and 'sign the green pledge' by emailing her Department.
UK property prices set to rise 40% in five years...time to buy? Yes!
Recent statistics published by economic analysts, Oxford Economics are predicting that house prices will rise by 40% in the next 5 years, which is good news for UK property investors.
First time buyers choose life
A new report by UK mortgage provider GE Money Home Lending, reveals the extent to which the profile of the average first time buyer has transformed over the past thirty years.
Gardens still prove a draw
The British love affair with having a garden is alive and well, according to research from Halifax Estate Agents. Almost eight in ten of us (78%) said we would be prepared to pay a premium for a property with a garden.
Blears warns flood-hit households about cowboy builders
Communities Secretary Hazel Blears today warned households in flood-hit areas to guard against cowboy builders as she outlined Government commitment to support communities on the long-term task of reconstruction.
Housing Assocation uses YouTube to reach struggling homebuyers
Thames Valley Housing is aware that buying a house through the HomeBuy schemes can sometimes be complex and confusing so, along with some happy purchasers, the housing association has created a two-and-a-half minute video clip and loaded it to the popular video sharing website, youtube.co.uk.
What is the true state of buy to let in the UK?
The media are so hyped up and confused about UK BTL. There are lots of mixed views in the media about the state of the UK BTL Market, the majority stating that it is slowing down. The Association of Residential Letting Agents (ARLA), has just released a six-year analysis of BTL from 2001 to the present day which paints a more realistic picture.
Landlords and mortgage lenders urged to help flood victims
Citizens Advice is today calling on landlords and mortgage lenders to ease the burden on people driven out of their homes by flood damage.
NAEA: Latest report is further sign of HIPs inadequacy
The government has received more criticism of its home information pack (HIPs) initiative, this time in the form of a report published by the National Audit Office on the implementation of the Packs.
Unprecedented surge in homeowners wanting quick sale
National Homebuyers experienced a surge of enquiries last month with the number doubling compared to June 2007.
What impact are HIPs having on the property market?
After a decade of debate, this week Home Information Packs (HIPs) finally hit the property market and the phased introduction of the controversial legislation began in England and Wales.
Do you know your flood risk?
Homecheck Professional launches the most comprehensive flood report for residential property.