Housefund Article Archive for March 2008
Nationwide increases mortgage rates
Nationwide Building Society has announced an increase in the rates on its fixed rate and tracker mortgages.
Posted in Interest Rates, Mortgages, Nationwide on 31 March 2008 Buckinghamshire tops quality of life survey
Buckinghamshire has the best quality of life amongst counties in Britain with the healthiest and some of the highest paid residents, according to the latest survey from the Halifax.
Posted in Halifax on 30 March 2008 House price growth slows to lowest level in twelve years
Nationwide has updated it’s house price prediction for the year ahead after revealing that UK house price inflation has fallen to its lowest rate for 12 years.
Posted in House Prices, Nationwide on 28 March 2008 New home insurance from Sainsburys
Despite the fact that home insurance premiums are reportedly rising, Sainsbury’s has announced that it is offering 12 months home insurance cover for the price of nine, and a further 10% discount if you buy online.
Posted in Insurance, Sainsburys on 26 March 2008 Landlords prefer ‘hands on approach’
A new report reveals the future of landlords as ‘Big Brother-esque’ types – who will go to great lengths to ensure the protection of their property.
Posted in Landlords, Lettings on 26 March 2008 Housing advice should be for all – not those in crisis
The Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) has published new research that shows that housing advice should play a much wider role in helping individuals and families address their long-term housing aspirations.
Posted in News on 26 March 2008 Guide to adopt homes for climate change
Deputy Mayor of London Nicky Gavron and Joan Ruddock, Minister for Climate Change, Biodiversity and Waste, have this week launched a report which addresses how homes in the South East of England can be adapted to the impacts of climate change.
Posted in Climate Change, London on 26 March 2008
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