Cost of moving rises faster than house prices over the past decade
The cost of moving house in the UK has risen at a faster rate than house prices over the past decade, according to new research by Lloyds TSB.
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Agents welcome stamp duty changes
The National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA) has welcomed as a major victory Alistair Darling’s decision to raise the threshold of stamp duty land tax for two years.
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Agents say its up to Government and lenders to make the next steps
In response to the the latest Nationwide figures, indicating an increase in asking prices during August, the National Association of Estate Agents President Gary Smith commented:
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Sales remain strong despite the summer lull
The UK housing market remained in a strong position in July compared to the previous year, despite the traditional summer dip in activity.
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The definitive guide for estate agents has been launched by RICS (The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors). The book will raise agency standards but will also improve the consumers’ experience of the home buying and selling process.
Estate agents across the UK have reported a slight increase in activity at the end of 2008, the National Association of Estate Agents has said.
Following the release of the RICS survey today, Peter Bolton King, Chief Executive of the National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA), the residential sales arm of the National Federation of Property Professionals (NFOPP), said:
The National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA) has formed a body from its members to specifically champion property issues affecting rural areas.
House price growth remains stable across most of the UK, although prices in London are increasing and prices in Northern Ireland are falling.
New evidence supports Yorkshire Building Society’s findings that more borrowers are choosing to fix their mortgage for the longer term as economic conditions remain uncertain.
Latest research from Halifax shows the ability of key public sector workers to purchase their own home continues to improve and is approaching the level achieved ten years ago before the house price boom.
Research commissioned by specialist buy-to-let lender Paragon Mortgages, has shown a significant regional shift in the rental yields achieved by landlords.
