Housefund Article Archive for April 2009
Irish Revenue clarifies mortgage interest relief confusion
The collector general of the Irish Revenue Commissioners has clarified the position regarding mortgage interest relief and the belief that people who took out a mortgage in the past 7 years may be about to loose out on the tax relief.
Posted in Ireland on 30 April 2009 Irish Government hits homeowners hard
The Irish Government has been accused of ‘creating confusion’ over the end of mortgage interest relief payments to mortgage holders.
Posted in Ireland on 30 April 2009 House prices drop during April
UK house prices fell by 0.4% during April, reversing a rise in prices reported in March, the Nationwide Building Society has reported.
Posted in 2009, Affordability, House Prices, Nationwide on 30 April 2009 Green Shoots Set to Fade without first time buyers
House prices fell by -0.3% over April – this is the lowest monthly decline for a year and reflects an increase in optimism from agents on the back of increased levels of market activity, Hometrack has reported.
Posted in 2009, Hometrack, House Prices on 30 April 2009 Two thirds attempt DIY in order to save money
An estimated, near 30 million British adults (65%) have performed DIY tasks such as painting, plumbing or tiling in the last year rather than pay for professional help, in order to save money.
Posted in 2009, Insurance, Sainsburys on 28 April 2009 The Co-operative Bank Introduces changes to their mortgage range
The Co-operative Bank has said it is pleased to confirm positive changes for the 3 Year Discount Mortgage and the re-launch of the 3 Year Fixed Rate Guarantor Mortgage.
Posted in 2009, Co-operative Bank, Mortgages on 28 April 2009 OFT bans Croydon estate agent
The OFT has issued a prohibition order banning a Croydon estate agent from estate agency work after she failed to disclose a personal interest in the sale of a property.
Posted in 2009, London, OFT on 27 April 2009
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