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 ‘Can’t buy, won’t sell’ – UK generation divide causing housing stagnation in 2012

The generational divide in the UK property market is likely to cause housing stagnation in 2012, with young people unable to buy and older homeowners unwilling to sell, according to a new survey by mortgage lender HSBC.
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 Cost of moving rises faster than house prices over the past decade

The cost of moving house in the UK has risen at a faster rate than house prices over the past decade, according to new research by Lloyds TSB.
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 Increased confidence in property market

There are relatively upbeat tones about the property market for 2012, according to new research from Santander Mortgages which reveals that 8 per cent of Britons (3.7 million) believe they are likely to successfully purchase a new home in 2012.
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 Landlords dismayed at Government u-turn

The British Property Federation has criticised government for scrapping proposed new legislation that would have tightened the rules on so-called pre-pack administrations.
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Latest figures from unbiased.co.uk, reveal first time buying was the most sought after area of mortgage advice throughout 2011 on its ‘find a mortgage adviser’ search.

Housing Minister Grant Shapps has today hailed a new partnership between the Government and the National House Building Council (NHBC) to gain a greater insight into how efforts to get Britain building again are making a difference in communities across the country.

Clydesdale and Yorkshire Banks has revealed the average age for those taking a First Time Buyer mortgage with the banks is 30.

The December RICS/ Ci Portuguese Housing Market Survey (PHMS) reports that the Portuguese sales market remains subdued, with demand, supply and prices continuing to fall.


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