Housefund Article Archive for July 2005

 House market continues to soften

The UK Housing market saw prices rise slightly in July, but overall the market is softening, according to the latest market survey from the Nationwide.

Posted in News on 28 July 2005

 Mortgage arrears and possessions up

The numbers of repossessions and cases of mortgage arrears both rose in the first half of this year, but both remain at extremely low levels by historical standards, according to new results published today by the Council of Mortgage Lenders.

Posted in News on 27 July 2005

 Prices to fall 5pc by 2007

The Centre for Economic and Business Research has predicted that UK house prices are set to fall in the coming months, but won’t crash.

Posted in News on 26 July 2005

 Irvine in Strathclyde is the UK’s top property hotspot

Irvine in Strathclyde, Scotland is the UK’s top property hotspot with a 44% rise in prices over the past year. Average prices in Irvine are up from £69,536 in 2004 Quarter 2 to £100,249 in 2005 Quarter 2.

Posted in News on 22 July 2005

 Fancy a mortgage rate of 2pc?

A mortgage rate of 2pc could be yours, if the EU’s internal market commissioner Charlie McCreevy approves a new report.

Posted in News on 21 July 2005

 Irish housing market continues it’s growth

With no sign of stopping and high bids on homes in the Republic, there is no sign of the housing market slowing down – says Bank of Ireland.

Posted in News on 21 July 2005

 Mortgage lending dips during June

Lending remains quiet according to the main British banks.

Posted in News on 21 July 2005