Housefund Article Archive for June 2005

 Regional Breakdown of Nationwides June Report

Nationwide has described the market as stagnant, with sellers continuing to seek high prices and buyers continuing to seek more discounts.

Posted in News on 30 June 2005

 House prices cooled during June

It may have been a hot month for many, but the housing market showed continued signs of cooling down, with a drop of 0.2pc.

Posted in News on 30 June 2005

 Stamp Duty changes do nothing for FTBs

The recent changes in Stamp Duty haven’t done much to encourage confidence in the housing market with first time buyers.

Posted in News on 29 June 2005

 Gnomes dampen buyer appeal

New research from Halifax Estate Agents shows that the humble garden gnome has lost its appeal and that the traditional English rose is a wiser purchase when trying to add buyer appeal to your home via the garden.

Posted in News on 29 June 2005

 Lost keys cost the UK 500 million

More than 1.2 million adults will lose their keys as many as six times this year, according to research by Halifax Home Insurance.

Posted in News on 28 June 2005

 Estate Agents are lazy

One in three home owners believes estate agents are not working hard enough to sell their homes.

Posted in News on 27 June 2005

 Prices fall while sellers wait longer

House prices in England and Wales have fallen for the 12th consecutive month during June according to property research by Hometrack.

Posted in News on 27 June 2005