Housefund Article Archive for September 2007
Over 60s sitting on £841 billion housing equity
With two thirds of homeowners over 60 getting by on under £10,000 a year, Norwich Union data reveals that they now have over £841 billion or an average of £82,446 each, tied up in bricks and mortar.
Posted in Equity, Norwich Union on 30 September 2007 Brokers feel the housing pinch
Brokers are getting ready for the impact of a tightening housing market. According to latest research from BM Solutions, nearly 8 in 10 (78%) say that the current market situation has prompted them to look for ways to either increase or maintain their income.
Posted in News on 30 September 2007 Britannia on target with strong results
Britannia, the UK’s number two building society, announced pre-tax profit for the six months to 30 June 2007 up eight per cent at £81.7 million (2006: £75.8 million).
Posted in News on 30 September 2007 Government changes to Yorkshire and Humber housing figures
The Government has published its proposed changes to the draft Regional Spatial Strategy for the Yorkshire and Humber, increasing the total of new homes as well as boosting the number of future jobs.
Posted in Government on 29 September 2007 Mortgage demand starts to moderate
The value of August’s gross mortgage lending at £21.0bn was only 1% higher than in August last year.
Posted in BBA on 29 September 2007 London sales dominate house price growth
House prices in England and Wales increased by 0.2 per cent in the month, raising the average price to £182,914.
Posted in News on 28 September 2007 CML welcomes payment insurance findings
The CML welcomed publication today by the Financial Services Authority (FSA) of the findings of its review of payment protection insurance (PPI) selling standards.
Posted in FSA, cml on 28 September 2007
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