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National inquiry calls for UK housing revolution

300,000 desperately needed extra homes could be built in the UK every year without an extra penny of Government spending or debt if the dysfunctional way we build homes is radically overhauled...

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FSA publishes Mortgage Market Review

The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has published its Mortgage Market Review (MMR), indicating that tight lending conditions may finally ease up for first-time buyers and so-called ‘mortgage...

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Tenants out of pocket. Buying is cheaper than renting.

New research has revealed that buying a house is more affordable than renting in all 12 UK regions, with the difference most salient in London. The bi-annual Halifax Buying vs. Renting Review found...

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New home? 3 things you need to know before you buy

Buying a home is a dream for many, and for most it can be a reality. But getting a foot on the property ladder can be a difficult task. For a number of Brits, living the dream can take years … Continue...

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Halifax’s latest UK Housing Market review optimistic

The UK housing market has seen its “third successive increase” according to the latest survey by Halifax, demonstrating continued signs of improvement. The 0.5% boost in February means that property...

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House prices forecast to return to pre-crash levels

UK house prices are set to surge in the coming years, according to forecasts from the Ernst & Young ITEM Club, with property values expected to make a gradual return to pre-crash levels. Figures...

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London Property Auction – 6th June

A quick reminder that our London Property Auction is being held on the 6th June at the Park Lane Hotel at 1pm. A fantastic range of properties are listed  to be auctioned, to suit all budgets and all...

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Funding for lending – success or failure?

There is disappointment in the UK residential property industry that the government’s flagship Funding for Lending scheme has not yet injected more money into the system but experts say it still needs...

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New property must haves

There was a time when good schools, a garden and transport links were enough to entice prospective home owners through the door, but now it seems estate agents are focusing on high spec home buzzwords...

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Property of the Week – Guess the Theme

We have trawled through all our properties that we have available and picked a few of our most favourite from up and down the country. Can you guess the theme? At number one: 2 Bedroom Flat –...

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Living it Up – London

Love London? Live London? Here are a few of our favourite properties from this weeks latest listings on the Propertywide site. Have a good look and let us know what you think. A stunning 5 bedroom...

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Summer Living – Hot Properties

Its been a scorcher of a Summer so far!  Here are a few of our favourite hot properties from this weeks latest listings on the Propertywide site. Have a good look and let us know what you think. Want a...

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What can we expect from the housing market?

The UK’s housing market has been in a state of flux for a number of years, with property prices both rising and falling, and a number of groups still facing difficulty in getting on the first rung of...

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Buying in Bury

Here are a handful of our favourite hot properties from this weeks latest listings, focusing in on Bury, Greater Manchester. All listed on our Propertywide site. Grab a cuppa and take a look. A...

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Buying to Let – could it safeguard the nations savings?

The announcement from the Bank of England’s new governor Mark Carney that the base rate will stay at 0.5% in 2016 would have provided welcome news for homeowners, but is likely to have inspired the...

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Factors that can affect the value of your home

The UK housing market is benefiting from a boom in house prices, with house prices rising at their fastest pace for three years according to Halifax. The building society said that current trends...

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Smart ways to reduce your utility bills!

It’s fair to say that the majority of utilities companies out there are about as unpopular as high street banks. They’re forever in the news for one reason or another – more often than not because...

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Property of the week – New Builds near you

This week we are looking at New Builds, with all the government schemes on offer New Builds are a great way to get on the property ladder and own your own home. All listed on our Propertywide site. For...

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What should my next move in the property market be?

With house price inflation in the UK continuing to rise, more and more people are choosing to explore the options open to them. Before dramatic increases occur, first-time buyers can look to take...

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Getting ahead in the property market

Moving home can be incredibly stressful; in fact, it’s considered one of the biggest stresses that we face throughout our lives. However, it can be worsened by a constant worry about finances. Whether...

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