January 21, 2008

Annual house price inflation at its lowest since 2005

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by Kay Murchie

According to Rightmove, the property website, the average asking price for homes put up for sale in England and Wales has fallen for the third consecutive month, supporting the theory that the property market is heading for a ...

(more...)

Scotland to avoid slowdown in property prices

Permalink: Scotland to avoid slowdown in property prices
by Kay Murchie

Allied Surveyors are predicting that houses in Scotland could avoid the slowdown in property prices that many experts are forecasting for the UK this year. Allied Surveyors expect house prices in Scotland to experience price increases of between 5% & ...

(more...)

Investigate your home’s history to increase its value

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by Kay Murchie

With house prices expected to fall this year, Knight Frank estate agents in Winchester, are encouraging homeowners to investigate the history behind their home in order to sell it for a healthy profit. This pastime has become extremely popular following ...

(more...)

5% mortgages to make a return

Permalink: 5% mortgages to make a return
by Kay Murchie

A range of new mortgage products are on offer for 2008 including the 5% mortgage which was popular a few years ago. With doom and gloom surrounding the property market currently, this could be good news for homeowners as lenders offer ...

(more...)

January 18, 2008

Romania and Southern Alps tipped as property hotspots

Permalink: Romania and Southern Alps tipped as property hotspots
by Gill Montia

According to the organisers of the Homebuyer and Property Investor Show, Romania and the southern Alps are likely to become the next overseas property investment hotspots. The organisation is forecasting that both regions will see highly competitive growth in ...

(more...)

January 16, 2008

Commercial property investors bullish on market

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by Brian Turner

Despite signs that the economy is slowing, occupiers of commercial property expect to expand their property portfolios on the back of continuing growth in output and employment over the next six months, the CBI/GVA Grimley Corporate Real Estate Survey reveals this ...

(more...)

Warning on property investment in Portugal

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by Brian Turner

Property investors looking to buy in Portugal are being warned to ensure you are dealing with proper accredited estate agents. It comes as an increasing number of companies offering property for sale in Portugal on the internet and in magazines are not ...

(more...)

House prices fall at 1992 level

Permalink: House prices fall at 1992 level
by Brian Turner

House prices are falling at a comparable level to the market collapse in the 1990's, according to a report by Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). According to a report by RICS, members have seen the worst performance of the property market ...

(more...)

Overseas property investors head for quick gains

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by Gill Montia

HiFX, the currency firm, has published its Global Property Hot Spots report, which is based on an analysis of enquiries received by the firm. The report confirms a rise in enquiries over the past three years for less traditional overseas property ...

(more...)

Ground rules for prospective landlords

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by Gill Montia

Mixed forecasts for the buy-to-let sector have left many would be landlords uncertain of whether to enter the market. House price inflation and higher interest rates have made buy-to-let a much tougher proposition than in the early 2000s and prospective landlords should only ...

(more...)

January 15, 2008

Chinese property market accessible through funds

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by Gill Montia

Those taking a worldwide view of property investment may have been tempted by the Chinese market. Shanghai, for example, is now the eighth largest city in the world and one of its busiest ports, making the city's property investment potential enormous. Prices ...

(more...)

Landlords look to long-term gains

Permalink: Landlords look to long-term gains
by Gill Montia

Latest research from Alliance & Leicester Mortgages (A&LM) shows that over half of the UK's landlords are investing in buy-to-let properties to build up assets for the future, rather than provide an income for the present day. In its most recent annual Landlord ...

(more...)

January 14, 2008

Home and Legacy launch new landlords’ policy

Permalink: Home and Legacy launch new landlords’ policy
by Gill Montia

Home and Legacy, the building and contents insurer, has launched a new product aimed at landlords. Home and Legacy Let is available through intermediaries to those who are letting their main or second home, as well as individuals and businesses that ...

(more...)

The France Show comes to London’s Olympia

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by Gill Montia

The France Show, described as the biggest celebration of French lifestyle and property ever staged in the UK, opens at London's Olympia on January 18th, for three days. Over 300 exhibitors will be taking part and around 30,000 visitors are expected. The ...

(more...)

January 11, 2008

Leading buy-to-let lender closing to new business

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by Gill Montia

The UK's third-largest buy-to-let mortgage provider, Paragon, expects to be closed to new business by the end of next month. The firm has announced that its main financing facility will stop advancing funds after February, leaving the company needing to raise ...

(more...)

Nine out of ten landlords have no intention of selling

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by Gill Montia

A recent survey by the Association of Residential Letting Agents (ARLA) indicates that nine out of 10 landlords have no intention of selling their properties in the near future. In its Review and Index of the fourth-quarter of ...

(more...)

January 9, 2008

EU plans to integrate mortgage markets

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by Gill Montia

The European Commission has been working on a number of proposals aimed at improving integration across EU mortgage markets. However, property experts at Savills Private Finance believe this could prove "quite a challenge". The problems that need to be addressed include the difficulties ...

(more...)

January 8, 2008

Turkey’s investment potential “yet to be seen”

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by Gill Montia

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January 7, 2008

Overseas investors remain confident

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by Gill Montia

The National Association of Estate Agents International and Federation of Overseas Property Developers, Agents and Consultants are confident that demand by UK investors for overseas properties will remain strong during 2008. Both organisations report that consumer enthusiasm has not been undermined by the turmoil ...

(more...)

French market set to outperform UK

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by Gill Montia

The French property market is expected to outperform that of the UK in 2008 and Trisha Mason founder of VEF, the French property agent, is recommending a number of locations, including Languedoc-Roussillon. Here prices are less than in Provence but the climate ...

(more...)

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Overseas property investors head for quick gains Permalink: Overseas property investors head for quick gains by Gill Montia HiFX, the currency firm, has published its Global Property Hot Spots report, which is based on an analysis of enquiries received by the firm. The report confirms a rise in enquiries over the past three years for less traditional overseas property ... (more...) Ground rules for prospective landlords Permalink: Ground rules for prospective landlords by Gill Montia Mixed forecasts for the buy-to-let sector have left many would be landlords uncertain of whether to enter the market. House price inflation and higher interest rates have made buy-to-let a much tougher proposition than in the early 2000s and prospective landlords should only ... (more...) January 15, 2008 Chinese property market accessible through funds Permalink: Chinese property market accessible through funds by Gill Montia Those taking a worldwide view of property investment may have been tempted by the Chinese market. Shanghai, for example, is now the eighth largest city in the world and one of its busiest ports, making the city's property investment potential enormous. Prices ... (more...) Landlords look to long-term gains Permalink: Landlords look to long-term gains by Gill Montia Latest research from Alliance & Leicester Mortgages (A&LM) shows that over half of the UK's landlords are investing in buy-to-let properties to build up assets for the future, rather than provide an income for the present day. In its most recent annual Landlord ... (more...) 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Annual house price inflation at its lowest since 2005

Scotland to avoid slowdown in property prices

Investigate your home’s history to increase its value

5% mortgages to make a return

Romania and Southern Alps tipped as property hotspots

Commercial property investors bullish on market

Warning on property investment in Portugal

House prices fall at 1992 level

Overseas property investors head for quick gains

Ground rules for prospective landlords

Chinese property market accessible through funds

Landlords look to long-term gains

Home and Legacy launch new landlords’ policy

The France Show comes to London’s Olympia

Leading buy-to-let lender closing to new business

Nine out of ten landlords have no intention of selling

EU plans to integrate mortgage markets

Turkey’s investment potential “yet to be seen”

Overseas investors remain confident

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