UK Property News Archive

  • Green tax con Guardian 11 Feb. 2008 A stamp duty rebate launched for eco-homes at last year's Budget has so far benefited a mere six households, prompting accusations that the measure is a 'green tax con'. Read more
  • Market still cooling BBC 11 Feb. 2008 The UK property market is still cooling despite a slight rise in prices in December, government figures reveal. Read more
  • Less first time buyers than ever 8 Feb. 2008 The number of first-time buyers has fallen to its lowest since 1980 as rising house prices have forced prospective homeowners to rent properties or live with their parents. Read more
  • But-to-let £90 more expensive Guardian 8 Feb. 2008 The buy-to-let boom has pushed up the cost of the average home by £14,000, according to the first independent research into how investment buyers affect the housing market. Read more
  • Chill out and save on fuel 8 Feb. 2008 At the risk of sounding smug, I am pleased to report that my fuel bills are going down this year. And it's not just because I have cleverly switched utility companies - quite the opposite. For my electricity I am with Good Energy, a 100 per cent "green" supplier and one of the more expensive. Read more
  • Previous owner hanging around Reuters 7 Feb. 2008 LONDON (Reuters) - An estate agent who took a prospective buyer to view a house in central England found the owner hanging dead in a closet, the agency said on Thursday. Read more
  • First time buyers beware Alex Coxall 7 Feb. 2008 First time buyers are being warned to be cautious when it comes to assessing the value of a property. In certain areas, particularly on new build sites, some developers have not declared incentives when registering property values with the Land Registry. Read more
  • Future of HIPs uncertain Alex Coxall 7 Feb. 2008 The future of HIPs looks even more uncertain after comments made by Caroline Flint MP on Radio 4’s Any Questions programme this Friday. Read more
  • Uk home owners hold almost £2tn Guardian 6 Feb. 2008 UK homeowners can take comfort from the fact previous house price rises have provided a buffer against the threat of price growth falls this year. Read more
  • Inside happiest eco-town Independent 6 Feb. 2008 Never mind solar panels and protesters – one new low-carbon development is designed above all to build a sense of community. Donnachadh McCarthy finds peace and love Read more
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