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Banks 'May Not Pass on Rate Cuts'
Banks 'May Not Pass on Rate Cuts'04 Nov 2008  |  by Peter Wakeford
Mortgage borrowers are unlikely to see a reduction in their repayments any time soon, it has been suggested.

Financial Crisis 'Threatens Affordable Housing Plans'
Financial Crisis 'Threatens Affordable Housing Plans'03 Nov 2008  |  by Peter Wakeford
Ministers are being urged to cut targets for new house building.

House Prices Continue to Fall
House Prices Continue to Fall30 Oct 2008  |  by Peter Wakeford
More gloomy news on the property market has emerged as a new survey reveals further price declines.

Mortgage Lending Up Slightly in September
Mortgage Lending Up Slightly in September29 Oct 2008  |  by Peter Wakeford
Home loan approvals rose modestly last month, but analysts are not over-optimistic.

Repossessions Rise 71% in 12 Months
Repossessions Rise 71% in 12 Months28 Oct 2008  |  by Peter Wakeford
Home repossessions are on the up, according to the latest data.

House Prices 'Could Have Fallen 25% by 2010'
House Prices 'Could Have Fallen 25% by 2010'27 Oct 2008  |  by Peter Wakeford
Another report has emerged predicting large declines in property values over the months ahead.

Struggling Mortgage Customers Urged to Speak to Lenders
Struggling Mortgage Customers Urged to Speak to Lenders24 Oct 2008  |  by Peter Wakeford
Talk to lenders to sort out mortgage repayment problems, borrowers have been advised.

First-Time Buyers 'Returning to the Market'
First-Time Buyers 'Returning to the Market'23 Oct 2008  |  by Peter Wakeford
The government's stamp duty holiday may be responsible for a re-emergence of first-time buyers, it has been claimed.

Mortgage Approvals Remain Low
Mortgage Approvals Remain Low 23 Oct 2008  |  by Peter Wakeford
The credit crunch is continuing to squeeze potential homebuyers.

Rental Demand Soars as Credit Crunch Continues
Rental Demand Soars as Credit Crunch Continues23 Oct 2008  |  by Peter Wakeford
Demand for rental property is on the increase in the UK as the credit crunch continues to affect the housing market.

CML Publishes Repossessions Guidance
CML Publishes Repossessions Guidance22 Oct 2008  |  by Peter Wakeford
Concerns over levels of repossession have forced an industry body to act.

Consumer Group Demands Cuts in Mortgage Rates
Consumer Group Demands Cuts in Mortgage Rates22 Oct 2008  |  by Peter Wakeford
Mortgage rates need to reflect base rate cuts because consumers deserve a break, it has been claimed.

HMRC Reports 53% Drop in House Sales
HMRC Reports 53% Drop in House Sales21 Oct 2008  |  by Peter Wakeford
Government figures have revealed a slump in residential property sales.

September Sees Fall in Mortgage Lending
September Sees Fall in Mortgage Lending20 Oct 2008  |  by Peter Wakeford
Mortgage lenders are experiencing a drop in demand for home loans.

Northern Rock Criticised Over Repossession Record
Northern Rock Criticised Over Repossession Record17 Oct 2008  |  by Peter Wakeford
Northern Rock is too quick to repossess, it has been claimed.

Lender Blames Strong Demand for Mortgage Rate Increase
Lender Blames Strong Demand for Mortgage Rate Increase16 Oct 2008  |  by Peter Wakeford
Borrowers are being faced with higher rates on tracker mortgages.

FSA Issues Warning to Mortgage Brokers
FSA Issues Warning to Mortgage Brokers16 Oct 2008  |  by Peter Wakeford
Fines handed out to mortgage brokers for advice failings should serve to remind other firms of their obligations, the FSA has insisted.

House Prices Will Not Recover Until 2023
House Prices 'Will Not Recover Until 2023'15 Oct 2008  |  by Peter Wakeford
Property prices are unlikely to bounce back to their peak August 2007 levels until 2023, it has been claimed.

OFT Makes Sale and Rent Back Recommendations
OFT Makes Sale and Rent Back Recommendations15 Oct 2008  |  by Peter Wakeford
Statutory regulation of the sale and rent back sector is necessary to protect homeowners, the OFT has stated.

Housing Sales Hit 30-Year Low
Housing Sales Hit 30-Year Low14 Oct 2008  |  by Peter Wakeford
Restricted mortgage lending caused housing sales to hit a 30-year low last month, new figures show.

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