Housefund Article Archive for February 2008
Changing face of Britains homeowners
The housing ladder once seemed straight forward. You leave home, buy your first home and then progressively move up the housing ladder, before perhaps trading down in retirement. However, research from the Council of Mortgage Lenders has revealed that today, things are a bit more ‘fuzzier’.
Posted in cml on 29 February 2008 £1bn funding for Housing Market Renewal Programme unveiled
The Government has announced the regional distribution of more than £1bn to revitalise the housing market in key areas and restore stable communities.
Posted in Government on 29 February 2008 House prices go down – but don’t be gloomy
House prices fell by 0.5% in February, the fourth consecutive monthly decline says Nationwide.
Posted in House Prices, Nationwide on 29 February 2008 Euro rates expected to fall by 0.5pc
Mortgage holders could see interest rates cut by 0.5% before the end of the year, according to the chief executive of Irish Life & Permanent, Denis Casey.
Posted in Euro Rates, Ireland on 28 February 2008 New homes to get green ratings
The Government’s drive towards zero carbon housing has taken a major step forward with the announcement that all new homes are to be rated on their green credentials from May 1st.
Posted in Climate Change, Government on 28 February 2008 Landlords support OFT action
The National Landlords Association (NLA), which represents almost 14,000 landlords, has welcomed the decision by the Office of Fair Trading to issue High Court proceedings against a major High Street letting agent.
Posted in NLA on 27 February 2008 Parents still paying out for kids home dreams
Adult children are ’sapping’ their parents’ savings and investments at an increasing rate of knots, as Scottish Widows reveals the position has got even worse over the past year.
Posted in Buying, Scottish Widows on 27 February 2008
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