UK Property News Archive

  • Mortgage approvals fall again Guardian 29 July 2008 The number of mortgages approved for house purchases fell again in June to a new low of 36,000, the Bank of England said today. Read more
  • ACT BLOG: Asda Price Alex Coxall 25 July 2008 Not to be left out of the game ASDA have launched a new site, www.homeinstore.co.uk, to offer its customers a new property service on-line. The service allows customers to market their property on-line or in-store for a charge of £35 a week. Partnerships with local estate agents will bring the service to its 15 million UK customers. Read more
  • Rise in percentage of FTBs in June Alex Coxall 24 July 2008 Figures released by the National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA) indicate that there was a rise in the percentage of first time buyers for the month of June. Read more
  • FSA to act on mortgage fraud BBC News 24 July 2008 The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has told lenders to step up their defences against mortgage fraud. Read more
  • Property no longer pension option Finance Markets 22 July 2008 Friends Provident is urging homeowners to review their plans for financing retirement, if they have been banking on raising cash from property to provide a nest egg at the end of their working lives. Read more
  • Squeeze tightens lending futher BBC News 22 July 2008 The mortgage squeeze is continuing to tighten with a further drop in lending, according to new figures. Read more
  • Another vision for London Road Argus 22 July 2008 People who live and work in a busy street can have their say on what they would like to see in the area. Read more
  • Asking price falls by 1.8 percent Finance Markets 21 July 2008 Rightmove has reported that the average asking price of a UK home fell by 1.8% between June and July, indicating vendors’ acquiescence to a significant market downturn. Read more
  • Trump bucks trend Guardian 18 July 2008 It is a number sure to bring cheer to the average real estate mogul in these trying times. Waxen-haired serial sacker and noted golfer Donald Trump did what he reportedly does best this week, closing the deal on the sale of his Florida beachfront mansion for a record sum. Read more
  • ACT Guide: Adverse Possession Michael Thompson 17 July 2008 What is adverse possession and why does this apparently legal form of theft exist? Read more
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