Housefund Article Archive for March 2007

 Home information pack regulations confirm worst fears

The National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA) is dismayed to see the government pressing ahead with plans for home information packs (HIPs) despite the very real and obvious flaws, which continue to be highlighted by many stakeholders.

Posted in News on 31 March 2007

 Abbey comments on long term fixed mortgage deals

Nici Audhlam-Gardiner, Head of Mortgages, at Abbey, has given some thoughts on long-term fixed mortgage deals.

Posted in News on 31 March 2007

 London housing market becoming disconnected from UK

House prices in London are at their highest for 4 years, property website Hometrack has said.
Across the country, the headline rate of house price growth continues to accelerate. Average house prices grew by 0.8% in March and the year on year rate growth now stands at 6.7% – the highest since June 2003.
But London continues [...]

Posted in News on 31 March 2007

 One week left to prepare for tenancy deposit protection

Landlords who take deposits from their tenants under an assured shorthold tenancy agreement must belong to a tenancy deposit protection (TDP) scheme from 6th April 2007 or risk being taken to court and fined, says the National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA).

Posted in News on 29 March 2007

 Agents encouraged: Get HIP

With the Government’s national, consumer campaign on Home Information Packs (HIPs) launched at the weekend, estate agents are being advised to ensure their staff are fully prepared to face a growing number of queries from a more informed general public.

Posted in News on 28 March 2007

 Irish Housing Market Cools

Bank of Ireland’s quarterly analysis of the Irish property market, the Irish Property Review, reveals that the Irish housing market is cooling in the ’soft’ manner, as predicted.

Posted in News on 28 March 2007

 AIB announces changes to its interest rates

Following the ECB interest rate increase of 0.25% which was announced on 8th March 2007, AIB is today announcing changes to its lending and deposit rates, with effect from close of business Wednesday, 21st March 2007.

Posted in News on 28 March 2007