House purchase lending declines in Scotland
New data from the Council of Mortgage Lenders shows that house purchase lending in Scotland continued to fall in the first quarter of 2009.
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House purchase lending declines in Scotland
New data from the Council of Mortgage Lenders shows that house purchase lending in Scotland continued to fall in the first quarter of 2009.
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House prices rise for second time in three months
The UK House market is showing signs of activity with growth of 1.2% in asking prices between April and May according to the latest data from the Nationwide Building Society.
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Planting, Pruning & Pinching…Gardens are a Goldmine for Green Grabbers
With gardening spectaculars such as The Chelsea Flower Show about to bloom, it is anticipated such displays will entice green fingered enthusiasts into their gardens. However, Confused.com, who specialize in home and contents insurance comparison, encourages the budding Charlie Dimmock and Alan Titchmarsh to know the value their garden contents have, and ensure adequate insurance is in place.
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Average Spend on Home Improvements Reaches £5,300
More than half of Home-owners (55%) have undertaken home improvements during the past 12 months, according to new research from Halifax, the UK’s largest mortgage lender.
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Irish house prices at summer 2004 levels
The latest data from Permanent tsb / ESRI House Price Index has reported that the average house price in Ireland fell by 1.9 per cent in April and by 10.9 per cent over the past year.
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Mortgage lending hits eight-year low
The high street banks’ net mortgage lending of £2.7bn has not been as low for some eight years and consequently, the trend edged lower during April, the British Bankers Association has said.
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Banks turn away £1bn of due to “prejudice†against low cost housing
Banks are turning away more than £1bn of mortgage business because they are refusing to lend to people on moderate incomes wanting to buy shared ownership homes, it was claimed by the National Housing Federation (NHF).
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