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Negative equity threat to buy-to-let
About 40 per cent of buy-to-let mortgages are likely to suffer from negative equity by the middle of 2009, a report from Standard and Poor's (S&P) has predicted.
21 Nov 2008
About 40 per cent of buy-to-let mortgages are likely to suffer from negative equity by the middle of 2009, a report from Standard and Poor's (S&P) has predicted.
21 Nov 2008
Property in Edinburgh falls 11%
House prices in Edinburgh have fallen 11 per cent over the last 12 months, research has shown.
19 Nov 2008
House prices in Edinburgh have fallen 11 per cent over the last 12 months, research has shown.
19 Nov 2008
Asking prices down but still optimistic
Asking prices for homes in the UK have slipped by 7.1 per cent in the last year, figures from Rightmove have confirmed, although they are still hovering far above national property prices.
18 Nov 2008
Asking prices for homes in the UK have slipped by 7.1 per cent in the last year, figures from Rightmove have confirmed, although they are still hovering far above national property prices.
18 Nov 2008
Can’t sell your house, but want to move? Why not swap it?
Lion Television are working on an exciting new BBC1 property daytime pilot/show House Swap.
14 Nov 2008
Lion Television are working on an exciting new BBC1 property daytime pilot/show House Swap.
14 Nov 2008
House sales continue to fall
The number of properties sold in October continued to fall, a new report has revealed.
11 Nov 2008
The number of properties sold in October continued to fall, a new report has revealed.
11 Nov 2008
Quick house sales 'still possible'
Competitively priced properties can still be sold quickly, a housing market expert has claimed.
03 Nov 2008
Competitively priced properties can still be sold quickly, a housing market expert has claimed.
03 Nov 2008
House sale increases 'seasonal'
The small increase in property sales is a result of seasonal influxes in demand rather than proof of a market recovery.
31 Oct 2008
The small increase in property sales is a result of seasonal influxes in demand rather than proof of a market recovery.
31 Oct 2008
Home sellers 'must be realistic'
People putting their homes up for sale need to be sensible about their prospects if they are to have any success.
29 Oct 2008
People putting their homes up for sale need to be sensible about their prospects if they are to have any success.
29 Oct 2008
House sales 'down by a half'
The number of property sales in the UK has fallen by 53 per cent over the last five years.
27 Oct 2008
The number of property sales in the UK has fallen by 53 per cent over the last five years.
27 Oct 2008
Homeowners 'misunderstand house market'
A great many homeowners looking to sell their properties do not seem to realise how tough the housing market currently it, an expert has claimed.
22 Oct 2008
A great many homeowners looking to sell their properties do not seem to realise how tough the housing market currently it, an expert has claimed.
22 Oct 2008
Property market 'requires 95% mortgages'
In these harsh economic times, many property buyers need access to 90 and 95 per cent loan-to-value mortgages if they are to have any chance of buying a home.
17 Oct 2008
In these harsh economic times, many property buyers need access to 90 and 95 per cent loan-to-value mortgages if they are to have any chance of buying a home.
17 Oct 2008
Sale and leaseback schemes raise 'lots of concerns'
There are many potential issues surrounding sale and lease back schemes, the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) has warned.
15 Oct 2008
There are many potential issues surrounding sale and lease back schemes, the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) has warned.
15 Oct 2008
Green improvements 'dependent upon location'
Conscientious homeowners should consider the location of their property when implementing green changes.
14 Oct 2008
Conscientious homeowners should consider the location of their property when implementing green changes.
14 Oct 2008
Government bailout 'to save housing market'
A proposed £500 billion bailout package should help the mortgage and housing market to recover.
09 Oct 2008
A proposed £500 billion bailout package should help the mortgage and housing market to recover.
09 Oct 2008
Bank announces early rate cut
The Bank of England's monetary policy committee (MPC) this week announced a massive 0.5 per cent cut to interest rates, a day ahead of schedule.
09 Oct 2008
The Bank of England's monetary policy committee (MPC) this week announced a massive 0.5 per cent cut to interest rates, a day ahead of schedule.
09 Oct 2008
Sellers benefiting from university housing
People selling property in university towns are doing better than those operating in other areas.
07 Oct 2008
People selling property in university towns are doing better than those operating in other areas.
07 Oct 2008
PD rights 'help sellers increase property value'
The reform of permitted development (PD) rights will help home-sellers quickly add value to their property, but interference by local authorities could set dangerous precedents.
06 Oct 2008
The reform of permitted development (PD) rights will help home-sellers quickly add value to their property, but interference by local authorities could set dangerous precedents.
06 Oct 2008
Property market 'slows quicker in country'
When there is slowdown in the property market, it takes hold quickest in the country because there are less buyers, it has been claimed.
23 Sep 2008
When there is slowdown in the property market, it takes hold quickest in the country because there are less buyers, it has been claimed.
23 Sep 2008
Southern property 'most protected'
Property located in the south of England is likely to be the most protected in the market, it has been claimed.
19 Sep 2008
Property located in the south of England is likely to be the most protected in the market, it has been claimed.
19 Sep 2008
Is your house up for sale? Why not save money by selling it yourself?
It's tough to crack the property market at the moment. You need the right person for the job - and that's you!
15 Sep 2008
It's tough to crack the property market at the moment. You need the right person for the job - and that's you!
15 Sep 2008
High-end properties 'difficult to sell'
Selling high-end properties in the UK is "difficult" at the moment and will not become any easier in the near future.
12 Sep 2008
Selling high-end properties in the UK is "difficult" at the moment and will not become any easier in the near future.
12 Sep 2008
Energy efficiency and sustainability 'keys to eco-home'
Homeowners looking to sell their property must consider energy efficiency and sustainability if they wish to attract eco-conscious buyers, it has been claimed.
09 Sep 2008
Homeowners looking to sell their property must consider energy efficiency and sustainability if they wish to attract eco-conscious buyers, it has been claimed.
09 Sep 2008
Home sellers 'moving into letting sector'
With many sellers waiting for house prices to pick up before placing their properties on the market, a growing number are choosing to rent them out to tenants in the mean time, according to new research.
19 Aug 2008
With many sellers waiting for house prices to pick up before placing their properties on the market, a growing number are choosing to rent them out to tenants in the mean time, according to new research.
19 Aug 2008
Home sellers 'investing in long-term'
Given the current economic situation, home owners are becoming more prepared to increase the valuation of their existing house with improvements such as underfloor heating, it has been revealed.
18 Aug 2008
Given the current economic situation, home owners are becoming more prepared to increase the valuation of their existing house with improvements such as underfloor heating, it has been revealed.
18 Aug 2008
Sellers need "kerb appeal"
As the slowdown in the housing market continues and industry experts seem undecided about whether prices will fall further, many homeowners are left struggling to sell their property.
15 Aug 2008
As the slowdown in the housing market continues and industry experts seem undecided about whether prices will fall further, many homeowners are left struggling to sell their property.
15 Aug 2008
AHIPP claim Hips help process of buying and selling
According to the Association of Home Information Pack Providers (AHIPP), there is no doubt that Home Information Packs (Hips) have delivered benefits to both buyers and sellers.
11 Aug 2008
According to the Association of Home Information Pack Providers (AHIPP), there is no doubt that Home Information Packs (Hips) have delivered benefits to both buyers and sellers.
11 Aug 2008
Tips for selling property
It is currently taking, on average, 11 weeks to sell a property and Simon Hills of the Times has revealed tips on how "canny sellers" can beat a cooling housing market.
08 Aug 2008
It is currently taking, on average, 11 weeks to sell a property and Simon Hills of the Times has revealed tips on how "canny sellers" can beat a cooling housing market.
08 Aug 2008
Housing market 'is stabilising'
Those in the capital looking to sell property will be pleased to hear that the market is stabilising.
07 Aug 2008
Those in the capital looking to sell property will be pleased to hear that the market is stabilising.
07 Aug 2008
Sellers look to home improvements to boost property value
Homeowners are making improvements to their property in the hope of making it more attractive to prospective buyers.
06 Aug 2008
Homeowners are making improvements to their property in the hope of making it more attractive to prospective buyers.
06 Aug 2008
'Kid's digs' are 'adding value' for those looking to sell property
Homeowners who are keen to add value to their property before selling it may want to consider building a wooden chalet in their garden.
05 Aug 2008
Homeowners who are keen to add value to their property before selling it may want to consider building a wooden chalet in their garden.
05 Aug 2008
Sellers in northern English market towns see largest property price increases
Homeowners who live in market towns and are looking to sell their property will be pleased to hear that a new survey has revealed that house prices are likely to be higher in towns that have between 3,000 and 30,000 inhabitants.
25 Jul 2008
Homeowners who live in market towns and are looking to sell their property will be pleased to hear that a new survey has revealed that house prices are likely to be higher in towns that have between 3,000 and 30,000 inhabitants.
25 Jul 2008
AHIPP says Hips "streamline" process of buying and selling homes
The Association of Home Information Pack Providers (AHIPP) has hit back against claims by the government that Hips should be scrapped.
22 Jul 2008
The Association of Home Information Pack Providers (AHIPP) has hit back against claims by the government that Hips should be scrapped.
22 Jul 2008
TV programme gives sellers advice on impressing would-be buyers
A new programme that offers advice to home sellers is tackling the issue of slovenly neighbours whose properties act as a deterrent to would-be buyers.
16 Jul 2008
A new programme that offers advice to home sellers is tackling the issue of slovenly neighbours whose properties act as a deterrent to would-be buyers.
16 Jul 2008
Sellers told that there has been an increase in buyer enquiries
Those wanting to sell their property will be pleased to hear that despite the economic downturn there are a number of would-be-buyers that area showing interest in the housing market.
15 Jul 2008
Those wanting to sell their property will be pleased to hear that despite the economic downturn there are a number of would-be-buyers that area showing interest in the housing market.
15 Jul 2008
How to shift 'The unsellables'
As the credit-crunch hits the housing market and sellers find it increasingly hard to shift properties, a new program has come to the UK which promises to offer tips on making a home saleable.
08 Jul 2008
As the credit-crunch hits the housing market and sellers find it increasingly hard to shift properties, a new program has come to the UK which promises to offer tips on making a home saleable.
08 Jul 2008
BBC TV looking for private home sellers to star on TV
BBC TV launch new daytime TV show helping home owners sell their own homes.
10 Jun 2008
BBC TV launch new daytime TV show helping home owners sell their own homes.
10 Jun 2008
Quirky could prove expensive
Homeowners that live in quirky homes can afford to charge a premium on their property as buyers will be willing to pay extra to get something unique, an industry expert has said.
09 Jun 2008
Homeowners that live in quirky homes can afford to charge a premium on their property as buyers will be willing to pay extra to get something unique, an industry expert has said.
09 Jun 2008
Self-build property only for "limited percentage of the market"
Sellers considering dropping out of the housing market and building their own home have been warned that self-build homes are "only a solution for a limited percentage of the market".
29 May 2008
Sellers considering dropping out of the housing market and building their own home have been warned that self-build homes are "only a solution for a limited percentage of the market".
29 May 2008
Self builders advised to sell up first
Homeowners wanting to undertake a self-build project have been warned against releasing the equity in their existing property to finance the construction.
20 May 2008
Homeowners wanting to undertake a self-build project have been warned against releasing the equity in their existing property to finance the construction.
20 May 2008
Semi-detached homes win in the popularity stakes
A new report from Nationwide shows that semi-detached properties account for 32 per cent of home sales in the UK.
24 Apr 2008
A new report from Nationwide shows that semi-detached properties account for 32 per cent of home sales in the UK.
24 Apr 2008
Home sellers need to consider cosmetics
Anyone wishing to sell their property may need to consider repainting their front door, according to new research from the Co-operative Bank.
29 Feb 2008
Anyone wishing to sell their property may need to consider repainting their front door, according to new research from the Co-operative Bank.
29 Feb 2008
Sellers advised on making gardens appear bigger
Home sellers have been offered some advice on how to make their gardens appear larger.
27 Feb 2008
Home sellers have been offered some advice on how to make their gardens appear larger.
27 Feb 2008
Optimistic outlook for the housing market
There is a new sense of optimism in the UK housing market, according to the National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA).
22 Feb 2008
There is a new sense of optimism in the UK housing market, according to the National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA).
22 Feb 2008
New builds 'could be easier to sell'
New properties could be easier to sell on in the future because they are build to more contemporary standards and therefore could potentially appeal to more people.
06 Feb 2008
New properties could be easier to sell on in the future because they are build to more contemporary standards and therefore could potentially appeal to more people.
06 Feb 2008
Internet is leading property search tool
The majority of homeowners in the UK prefer to use the internet to help with their search.
22 Jan 2008
The majority of homeowners in the UK prefer to use the internet to help with their search.
22 Jan 2008
Prospective sellers 'should prepare' for housing market pick-up
Homeowners looking to move in the next few years should carry out home improvements to boost their chances of selling when the housing market picks up again, according to a property expert.
27 Nov 2007
Homeowners looking to move in the next few years should carry out home improvements to boost their chances of selling when the housing market picks up again, according to a property expert.
27 Nov 2007
Making light work of selling a property
Anyone considering selling their home can increase their chances with impressive lighting.
26 Nov 2007
Anyone considering selling their home can increase their chances with impressive lighting.
26 Nov 2007
House price index is good news for home sellers
Home sellers have received some good news in the shape of the Chesterton October House Price Index.
02 Nov 2007
Home sellers have received some good news in the shape of the Chesterton October House Price Index.
02 Nov 2007
Homeowners questioned over quality of housing market
Homeowners are being invited to join in a nationwide study following the trends of those buying and selling homes.
25 Oct 2007
Homeowners are being invited to join in a nationwide study following the trends of those buying and selling homes.
25 Oct 2007
Million pound sales on the rise
England and Wales has seen a threefold increase in the number of homes sold for at least one million pounds.
24 Sep 2007
England and Wales has seen a threefold increase in the number of homes sold for at least one million pounds.
24 Sep 2007
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