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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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The number of new mortgages being approved for home purchase has fallen again for another month.

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First time buyers are preparing to enter the new homes market with confidence, reports SmartNewHomes.com, which has revealed high perceptions of affordability, and large numbers willing to go it alone in pursuit of their first home purchase, in spite of growing negativity in the financial markets.

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More than three million homeowners (3.25 million) are looking to move house over the next 12 months, despite changes in the housing market, according to new Moving Improving research from Alliance & Leicester.

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Commenting on the announcement by Nicola Sturgeon, Scottish Deputy First Minister of a new drive for sustainable communities, Kennedy Foster, CML Scotland policy consultant said:

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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.