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14/08/08 - Investors to look elsewhere as BTL sector shrinks
The buy-to-let property boom has come to an end, according to investment company Skandia, as falling house prices, higher mortgage costs and slow rental growth are causing investors to pull out of...
10/07/08 - House prices see fastest fall in 15 years
House prices in the UK are falling at the fastest rate in 15 years, with a 6.1% decline on the cost of an average home from a year ago, according to recent figures released by Halifax, Britain?s...
18/06/08 - Rental returns for houses show slight falls
According to the latest quarterly survey by the Association of Residential Letting Agents (ARLA), rental returns for houses and flats have seen marginal falls. This is the result of new developments...
02/06/08 - Homeowners face huge increases in mortgage costs
The cost of mortgages has soared in the UK over the past six months by as much as nearly ?1,300 on a two-year loan. The price comparison service Moneyfacts.co.uk reports that the average rate of...
06/05/08 - Realistic prices can keep housing market firmly on the rails
Although house prices have been falling since last autumn, the market for sellers is holding steady for properties that are realistically priced, especially in areas that are in high demand.