When moving into a new home over two fifths (42%) of those surveyed by Halifax Estate Agents have said that it was quite important to them that that they build relationships with new neighbours.

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In a unique move to encourage first time buyers onto the property ladder, Halifax (Ireland) has launched a €100m first time buyer fund with a market leading rate of 3.20% gross.

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New research from Halifax shows that the residents of Elmbridge in Surrey have the best quality of life in Great Britain in 2008. In 2007 Elmbridge was the sixth highest ranked local authority area. Wokingham had the highest quality of life in 2007.

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The Vale in Kensington and Chelsea is the most expensive residential street in England and Wales, with an average house price of £4,677,500 based on transactions between 2004 and 2008 according to new figures from the Halifax.

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Bank of Scotland (Ireland) and its retail banking arm Halifax will pass on the full 0.50% ECB rate cut announced to mortgage borrowers.

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Following the announcement by the Monetary Policy Committee of a 1.50% decrease in the Bank Base Rate, Halifax will also be decreasing its standard variable rate (SVR) by 1.50%.

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UK house prices fell by 2.2% in October, bringing the average price back to the level in October 2005 at £168,031.

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The number of empty private homes in England fell by 9% between 2003 and 2007, according to the latest annual Halifax survey of Empty Homes in England.

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New research from Halifax Estate Agents reveals that many of us will pay over a £20,000 premium to secure an ideal location.

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