September 13, 2007

Shared-ownership schemes causing some concern

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by Kay Murchie

Shared-ownership schemes have been appealing to many homebuyers as rising house prices have meant that first-time buyers are struggling to get on to the property ladder. According to the department for Communities and Local Government, first-time buyers are now paying an average of ...


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Shared-ownership schemes causing some concern

Kitchens losing their appeal

Cost of renting at a record high

Sealed bids in Scotland must be stopped

Expensive homes in London to be hit by credit crisis

Interest rate will not exceed 5.75%

First-time buyers receiving financial help from grandparents

First-time buyers seek opportunities abroad

Home Information Packs now law for 3-bedroom houses

Head east for lower property prices

Remortgage advises the Nationwide

Tynedale property prices to soar

Dig deep for extra living space

First-time buyer costs soar down south

Persimmon Homes brings stylish properties to South Birmingham

Housebuilder Miller develops in Cambridge

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Interest rates remain at 5.75%

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