housing market

House prices fall in August

Update: Thu, 02/09/2010 - 09:55

House prices lost further ground in August as the supply-demand imbalance that drove up prices for much of last year continues to unwind. Read more

Fears grow for housing market as demand withers

Update: Mon, 30/08/2010 - 12:30

Demand for housing is withering on the vine, according to the latest monthly housing survey, with the number of new buyers registering with estate agents falling in August by 2.2%. Read more

Housing recovery loses steam

Update: Wed, 30/06/2010 - 15:27

The housing market recovery showed further signs of running out of steam in June with property prices edging up by just 0.1% during the month. Read more

Questions every first-time buyer should ask

By Emma Lunn Update: Thu, 06/05/2010 - 15:39

The chairman of a debt charity has suggested that first-time buyers should have to sit an exam before being allowed to get on the property ladder. But what questions should you ask yourself before getting a mortgage? Read more

House prices rise in first quarter of 2010

Update: Thu, 29/04/2010 - 19:46

After an erratic start to 2010, house prices finished the first quarter of the year 1.6% up from the final quarter of 2009, according to new report. Read more

House prices rocket

Update: Tue, 10/08/2010 - 11:25

House price growth has surged into double figures for the first time in almost three years, although the rocketing rate of growth is unlikely to last for long. Read more

Mortgage lending rises slightly

Update: Tue, 10/08/2010 - 11:22

Mortgage lending increased slightly in March, but the number of loans approved is still much lower compared with a year ago as consumers focus on paying off loans. Read more

First-time buyers at lowest level for two decades

Update: Tue, 10/08/2010 - 11:19

First-time buyer numbers have dropped below 350,000 for the first time in two decades, making home ownership a distant prospect for millions. Read more

Signs of spring revival in housing market

Update: Tue, 10/08/2010 - 11:16

More properties for sale last month and a rise in asking prices have led to hopes of a spring revival in the housing market. Read more

Supply outstrips demand in housing market

Update: Tue, 13/04/2010 - 12:01

The number of people putting their house up for sale is currently outnumbering the number of buyers, according to the latest figures from the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors. Read more

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