property

House price falls slowing

Update: Thu, 09/10/2008 - 09:23

House price falls appear to be slowing, with the 1.3% decline in September the smallest monthly fall for seven months. Read more

House price falls could be stabilising

Update: Thu, 02/10/2008 - 10:23

House prices experienced their biggest annual drop in 17 years in September but evidence suggests falls could be stabilising. Read more

Is buy-to-let dead?

By Liam Tarry Update: Wed, 01/10/2008 - 15:51

Following the nationalisation of Bradford and Bingley, the UK’s largest buy-to-let lender, and the withdrawal of some 500 landlord loans, Liam Tarry asks: is buy-to-let dead? Read more

New rules cut planning permission red tape

Update: Wed, 01/10/2008 - 07:25

Thousands of homeowners are set to benefit following the introduction of new home improvement rules that aim to cut the red tape associated with home extensions. Read more

Faulty new homes hitting homebuyers

Update: Thu, 25/09/2008 - 08:48

Many people who buy new-build properties are still facing significant costs and distress as a result of faults and delays in moving in, a major investigation has revealed. Read more

A guide to renting for tenants and landlords

By Nathalie Bonney Update: Tue, 19/08/2008 - 09:36

The tenant and landlord relationship is often fraught with difficulty, especially where property damage, deposits and rents are concerned. Nathalie Bonney has some useful tips to keep things on an even keel. Read more

Home repossession orders rise

Update: Mon, 18/08/2008 - 14:13

The number of homeowners faced with losing their homes after not meeting their mortgage payments has risen by 24% in the second quarter of 2008. Read more

Little surprise in arrears and repossession numbers

By Chris Thomas Update: Fri, 08/08/2008 - 10:34

The latest data from the Council of Mortgage Lenders shows that, despite the slowing economy, the majority of homeowners continue to meet their full mortgage repayments every month. Read more

Will Gordon Brown scrap stamp duty?

Update: Mon, 18/08/2008 - 14:22

Gordon Brown is thought to be considering a temporary suspension of stamp duty in an attempt to kick-start the flagging property market and spur the economy. Read more

Stretch your salary and boost your income

By Sam Barrett Update: Mon, 11/08/2008 - 13:21

Whether you are working or retired, there are plenty of ways you can save on your spending and bump up your income. Sam Barrett shows how you could be quids-in in no time. Read more