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houseline61In June, the UK property industry received its fourth Housing Minister since the start of 2008 - the ninth person to hold the position in twelve years of Labour Government.

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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.

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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.

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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).

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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.

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House Prices

Irish asking prices down by 15%
[2 Jul 2009|No Comment]

Average asking prices for Irish houses fell by 14.66% in the 12 months to June 2009, according to new research by myHome.ie.

Mortgages

Average 5 year mortgage hits 6.00%
[30 Jun 2009|No Comment]

The rising cost of fixed rate mortgages continues as the average five year fixed rate mortgage hits 6.00%, the highest level since 22 December 2008.

Affordability

Five things that the Housing Minister must do to assist the market.
[4 Jul 2009|No Comment]

In June, the UK property industry received its fourth Housing Minister since the start of 2008 - the ninth person to hold the position in twelve years of Labour Government.

Lettings

Could your home be a holiday goldmine?
[1 Jul 2009|No Comment]

As people increasingly look for new ways to boost their income, many British homeowners could be sitting on a mini-goldmine this summer, says Email4property.co.uk, with properties throughout the country now offering excellent potential for short-term holiday lets.