Housefund Article Archive for August 2007
Irish Mortgage lending slows further
Irish residential mortgage lending was at its slowest level for five and a half years in July.
Posted in Ireland on 31 August 2007 Surprise mortgage approval figures
Mortgage approvals for house purchases were stronger than expected according to new figures from the Bank Of England.
Posted in Bank Of England on 31 August 2007 UK house prices shine in the European market
House prices in the UK have risen more rapidly than every country in the eurozone except Spain over the past five years, according to new research by Halifax.
Posted in Halifax, House Prices on 31 August 2007 Optimism remains in Irish house market
Research by Bank of Ireland, reveal that both first time buyers and those trading up remain confident of purchasing their dream home despite concerns surrounding Ireland’s property market.
Posted in Ireland on 31 August 2007 Mortgage values triple in 10 years
The average value of mortgages taken out by first-time buyers has nearly tripled during the past 10 years.
Posted in Mortgages, first time buyers on 30 August 2007 Rental demand keeps landlords costs down
The buy-to-let sector is providing housing market stability, as landlords are able to raise rents to absorb interest rate increases.
Posted in Lettings on 30 August 2007 Market turmoil poses risks to house prices
The financial turmoil experienced by the markets poses a risk to the UK house market, however it’s unlikely to hit in the short term, Nationwide has said.
Posted in House Prices, Nationwide on 30 August 2007
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