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DIY tips: Learning the tricks is beneficial in the future
It is spring time, at last, in the UK, and for many of us, that will mean taking part in a serious spring clean of the home, or even going a step further and making use of our DIY skills to spruce up what we have for the warmer months ahead. However, while there are many people the length and breadth of the country who will effortlessly put up a shelf or fit a new bath in ...
9th May 2013
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NLA: Background tenant checks to include immigration status
Landlords in the UK property market will soon have another issue to contend with when it comes to letting their properties to tenants, as the Queen's speech has suggested they might have to check the immigration status of those renting from them. At the moment, owners already have to deal with issues such as references, checking that people are employed and have the ...
9th May 2013
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For those selling homes, noisy neighbours cause major headaches in the UK
Homeowners looking to sell their UK property need to overcome a growing number of obstacles when it comes to finding a buyer these days, with space among other aspects becoming more and more important. However, according to a new survey, there are now more people than ever who are looking towards security and a good neighbourhood as their main considerations when buying. ...
8th May 2013
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Nationwide: House prices in UK market remain stable
The UK property market so far in 2013 has performed reasonably well, with confidence and prices rising to a level that has meant the sector is now being seen as far more mature than at any time in its recent past since the financial crisis bit hard. Governmental help through Funding for Lending, NewBuy and Help to Buy, among other projects, has proven to be largely helpful ...
3rd May 2013
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Halifax: Stamp duty rates cashback offer will boost first time buyers
First-time buyers are being given a helping hand to take a step onto the property ladder through a stamp duty cashback scheme from Halifax. Househunters will be given up to £2,500, with the lender covering the cost of the stamp duty, on purchases between £125,000 and £250,000. The deal is available through Halifax's mortgage range for first-time ...
1st May 2013
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UK million pound houses - sales increase in 2012
Despite the economic woes of the UK, the number of people splashing out on a property situated on 'millionaire's row' grew last year to reach the highest level since the peak of the housing boom in 2007. Research from Lloyds TSB revealed that there was a two per cent increase in the amount of deals agreed across Great Britain for homes which cost at least ...
30th Apr 2013
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Price of new build property up by 12% in 5 years
House hunters are paying 12 per cent more for a new property than they were doing five years ago, according to research from the Halifax. The organisation revealed that the average price is now £233,822, nine per cent higher than the cost of the average UK home for all properties. There has been an increase of 40 per cent in the past ten years nationally, up from ...
29th Apr 2013
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CML: Mortgage lending statistics show positivity
The Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) has reported a rise in house purchase loan approvals throughout March, in spite of others claiming the market is artificially being propped up at the moment. It has been a strong start to 2013 for the UK property market with mortgage lending rising each month on the back of the government's Funding for Lending Scheme (FLS), which it ...
28th Apr 2013
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Knight Frank: British property buyers anticipating house price rises
More people across the UK are now feeling confident about the growth in the price of properties they buy or sell throughout the rest of the year as the market continues to recover, a new study has found. According to the latest study reported in the House Price Sentiment Index (HPSI) from Knight Frank and Markit, it was reported that the average household in the UK believes ...
28th Apr 2013
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Deposit protection scheme dispute - your obligations
In the past few years, the market for buy-to-let properties has seen a number of changes. One of the most significant of these has been the fact that there are more accidental landlords than ever looking to get themselves a slice of the pie by letting out their homes rather than selling them when it is hard to find a buyer. However, while this may seem like a great option ...
26th Apr 2013