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Construction gives UK economic recovery an unstable foundation

Posted by on 02/11/2010 at 11:48 pm

An interesting insight into the construction sector Published by Guardian Phillip Inman and Alex Hawkes, Sunday 31 October 2010   George Osborne says the economy is growing strongly, but how much of that is down to a construction rally that is already petering out? The Shard of Glass is just the kind of totemic confidence […]

It’s Curtains For Non-Energy Rated Windows And Doors

Posted by on 23/10/2010 at 2:24 pm

Published by 24 Dash News by Jackie Biggin for Mumford & Wood Ltd, Thursday 21st October 2010   The new and approved Part L Building Regulations, October ‘10, affecting replacement windows and doors has significant impact on the fenestration industry. So much so, windows and doors that do not comply with the thermal insulation performance […]

Social housing and the Comprehensive Spending Review

Posted by on 22/10/2010 at 4:24 pm

Published by 24 Dash by Jon Land on Tuesday, October 19th, 2010   On the eve of the private sector, there’s a sense of disbelief across the social housing sector. Can this really be happening? Like a boxer clinging onto the ropes, we are desperately hoping for the final bell. The problem is we haven’t […]

Rising property rentals hit record high

Posted by on 20/10/2010 at 11:09 pm

Published by Investor Today By Mike Jones on Tuesday 19th October 2010   UK rents exceeded their pre-downturn peak in September to hit a record high, according to the latest buy-to-let Index from LSL Property Services. In September, UK rents rose to £689, surpassing those seen in August 2008, the previous market peak. The average […]

Low Rates for Steadier Property Market

Posted by on 15/10/2010 at 3:23 pm

Published by Bloomberg By Jennifer Ryan on Wednesday 13 October 2010   Britain needs interest rates to stay low for as long as possible to help its property market become “steadier” without swings in prices that make homes unaffordable, Housing Minister Grant Shapps said. “It’s really important that we keep interest rates low for as […]

Fear of House Price Crash as Figures Show largest Fall in 27 Years

Posted by on 14/10/2010 at 12:20 pm

Published by Mortgage Rates by by Mark Johnston on Tuesday, 9 October 2010   Fears are still growing of a property price crash as house prices continue to fall. Last month figures dropped by an average of £6,000 for a house in the UK. The figures published by Halifax showed further decline in the UK […]

UK rental property market surging as lack of supply pushes up prices

Posted by on 06/10/2010 at 9:59 pm

Published by Property Community by Ray Clancy on Tuesday, 05 October 2010   A surge in demand for rented property over the summer in the UK has outstripped rental supply, new research shows. Tenant registrations soared over July and August, finishing 47% up on May and the number of potential renters in August was up […]

How social tenure in the UK affects new build property developments

Posted by on 06/10/2010 at 3:58 pm

Published by Hellium by Katerina Nikolas on 02 October 2010   When the Thatcher government introduced the right to buy scheme for council house tenants, the best of the council house stock was bought up. Some neighbourhoods underwent much improvement as previous tenants became more committed within the communities and new pride in their homes […]

UK real estate agents reminded of need to register with money laundering scheme

Posted by on 01/10/2010 at 9:37 pm

Published by Property Wire on Friday, 01 October 2010   Real estate agents in the UK are being warned that those failing to register with the Office of Fair Trading’s money laundering scheme are facing stiff financial penalties. Publishing it interim policy on imposing financial penalties on estate agents and certain credit lenders, the OFT […]

Homebuying: A contract to keep the gazumpers from your door

Posted by on 29/09/2010 at 2:30 pm

Published by Guardian Esther Shaw and Jill Insley; Sunday 26 September 2010   A housing forum aims to do more to empower buyers, but are the upfront costs any guarantee of success? Homebuyers and sellers could have access to a new contract which reduces the risk of a sale failing as early as next year, […]