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Scottish Mortgage Support Scheme Launched17 Mar 2009 | by Peter Wakeford
Scottish homeowners struggling with mortgage payments are now able to take advantage of a new support fund.
Scottish homeowners struggling with mortgage payments are now able to take advantage of a new support fund.
New Mortgage Rules Criticised17 Mar 2009 | by Peter Wakeford
New rules aimed at limiting risky mortgages have come in for criticism from property experts.
New rules aimed at limiting risky mortgages have come in for criticism from property experts.
Estate Agent Complaints 'Not Hit by Slowdown'17 Mar 2009 | by Peter Wakeford
Last year only showed a slight drop in the number of complaints about estate agents, despite the huge slowdown in the property market.
Last year only showed a slight drop in the number of complaints about estate agents, despite the huge slowdown in the property market.
First-time Buyers 'Could Save £150 a Month'16 Mar 2009 | by Peter Wakeford
A new study by Halifax has found that many first-time buyers could save nearly £150 a month by addressing their finances.
A new study by Halifax has found that many first-time buyers could save nearly £150 a month by addressing their finances.
Mortgage Lending Falls Again12 Mar 2009 | by Peter Wakeford
Mortgage approvals dropped again in January as the problems in the property market continue.
Mortgage approvals dropped again in January as the problems in the property market continue.
Stamp Duty Holiday 'Not on the Table'12 Mar 2009 | by Peter Wakeford
The British Property Federation has expressed doubt that the government will introduce a stamp duty holiday to help the property market.
The British Property Federation has expressed doubt that the government will introduce a stamp duty holiday to help the property market.
RBS in Scottish Mortgage Pledge11 Mar 2009 | by Peter Wakeford
RBS has said that it will provide £1.7 billion worth of mortgages for the Scottish property market over the next 12 months.
RBS has said that it will provide £1.7 billion worth of mortgages for the Scottish property market over the next 12 months.
UK Property Sales 'Still Struggling'10 Mar 2009 | by Peter Wakeford
The latest figures from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors have shown that property sales are still low - but there is some cause for optimism.
The latest figures from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors have shown that property sales are still low - but there is some cause for optimism.
Call to 'Do Away With' Home Information Packs09 Mar 2009 | by Peter Wakeford
The National Association of Estate Agents has said that Home Information Packs should be 'done away with totally'.
The National Association of Estate Agents has said that Home Information Packs should be 'done away with totally'.
February Sees 2.3% House Price Decline06 Mar 2009 | by Peter Wakeford
The latest Halifax house price index has revealed that house prices dropped by 2.3 percent last month.
The latest Halifax house price index has revealed that house prices dropped by 2.3 percent last month.
Bank of England Base Rate Lowered to 0.5%05 Mar 2009 | by Peter Wakeford
The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee has reduced the base rate by 50 basis points, leaving it at 0.5 percent.
The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee has reduced the base rate by 50 basis points, leaving it at 0.5 percent.
Northern Rock Sees £1.4bn Loss and Jump in Repossessions03 Mar 2009 | by Peter Wakeford
Government-owned bank Northern Rock recorded a loss of £1.4 billion last year and saw repossessions rise by 63 percent.
Government-owned bank Northern Rock recorded a loss of £1.4 billion last year and saw repossessions rise by 63 percent.
Lower Base Rate 'Will Hurt Mortgage Market'02 Mar 2009 | by Peter Wakeford
The mortgage market will be hurt - not helped - if the Bank of England lowers its base rate any further, according to the Building Societies Association.
The mortgage market will be hurt - not helped - if the Bank of England lowers its base rate any further, according to the Building Societies Association.
January Sees 31,000 Mortgage Approvals02 Mar 2009 | by Peter Wakeford
The Bank of England's latest figures have shown that the number of mortgage approvals in January reached 31,000.
The Bank of England's latest figures have shown that the number of mortgage approvals in January reached 31,000.
Average House Price Falls by 15.1% in 12 Months27 Feb 2009 | by Peter Wakeford
Figures from the Land Registry have revealed that the average house price in January was £156,753, down 15.1 percent from a year before.
Figures from the Land Registry have revealed that the average house price in January was £156,753, down 15.1 percent from a year before.
Negative Equity Risk for 'Millions' of Homeowners27 Feb 2009 | by Peter Wakeford
Almost four million homeowners are either in or at risk of negative equity, new research has revealed.
Almost four million homeowners are either in or at risk of negative equity, new research has revealed.
Base Rate Decision 'Not Terribly Important'27 Feb 2009 | by Peter Wakeford
The chief economist at the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors has said that the Bank of England's upcoming base rate decision is 'not terribly important now'.
The chief economist at the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors has said that the Bank of England's upcoming base rate decision is 'not terribly important now'.
Higher Loan-to-Value Mortgages 'Suggest Confidence' in Market27 Feb 2009 | by Peter Wakeford
One of the largest independent London estate agents has claimed that the return of higher loan-to-value mortgages suggests confidence is returning to the market.
One of the largest independent London estate agents has claimed that the return of higher loan-to-value mortgages suggests confidence is returning to the market.
Nationwide Records 1.8% February House Price Fall26 Feb 2009 | by Peter Wakeford
Nationwide Building Society has announced that the average price of a house in the UK dropped by 1.8 percent in February.
Nationwide Building Society has announced that the average price of a house in the UK dropped by 1.8 percent in February.
Homeowners 'Making Overpayments on Mortgages'25 Feb 2009 | by Peter Wakeford
New research from the Co-Operative Bank has revealed that homeowners are making overpayments on their mortgages while interest rates are low.
New research from the Co-Operative Bank has revealed that homeowners are making overpayments on their mortgages while interest rates are low.
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