New mortgage reductions announced
Further mortgage cuts have been announced, helping to lower the cost of home lending despite the Bank of Englands decision to hold interest rates. more...
House price average falls below new stamp duty figure
The average UK home will now attract a stamp duty charge, new figures have shown. more...
Spanish property 'now has smarter buyers'
People are still investing in Spanish property, but are being wiser about how they do it, it has been stated. more...
Do not fear switching, mortgage holders advised
Those with mortgages have been advised not to fear switching, as such an attitude may cost them more money in the longer run. more...
Regeneration 'will create investment hotspots'
Those keen on buying investment property will be able to target two markets despite the credit crunch, an investor has said. more...
Hold decision today may be last, says economist
The Bank of England has announced today that it has held the base rate again at five per cent. more...
Australia cuts base rate
Overseas property buyers wishing to buy in Australia may find the cost of mortgages falling after its central bank cut interest rates for the first time in seven years. more...
CML insists it is helping on mortgages
The Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) has written an open letter to the chancellor of the exchequer stating that it is taking action to make sure that mortgages are protected and that those taking them out need not have a major fear of repossession. more...
Darling acts on stamp duty
Chancellor of the exchequer Alistair Darling has announced a stamp duty holiday for the next year in a bid to boost the housing market. more...
Turkish property investors 'bolstered by health services'
Those buying overseas property can expect good news on the health front in Turkey, an expect has stated. more...
France 'remaining cheaper than Britain'
French property is still growing in value, the latest Knight Frank Global House Price Survey has indicated. more...
Data 'proves worth of Hips'
The Association of Home Information Pack Providers (Ahipp) has said a new study of the effects of home information packs (Hips) has shown how effective they are in speeding up transactions. more...
Portugal tourism 'attracting property investors'
Overseas property investors are being attracted to Portugal by its rising tourist numbers, it has been stated. more...
Corsica 'has two tourist markets'
Those buying overseas property in Corsica may consider carefully what markets they are serving if it is tourist rental, as an expert has stated there are not one but two markets on the island. more...
University towns 'booming', says survey
University towns tend to enjoy a property price premium over their neighbouring areas, new research has indicated. more...
Rate cut this year not unlikely, says poll
A poll of economists has shown that many believe there is a significant possibility of a base rate cut this year, something that could help lower the cost of mortgages. more...
Foreign property market 'becoming more choosy'
Buyers of overseas property are still active but becoming more discerning in what they are buying, it has been stated. more...
Government 'to announce mortgage help measures'
The government is expected to shortly announce new measures to help those with mortgages and tackle problems in the housing market. more...
Investor hails potential of Bulgaria
A British overseas property investor has said Bulgaria is a developing market whose potential is far greater than that of established markets. more...
Next rate cut 'will still be down'
The next change in the base rate will still be down despite the recent increase in inflation, it has been predicted. more...