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Mortgage rates reduce to 2007 levels

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 08:00:00 +0100

The last week has seen many mortgage providers cutting interest rates which means the cost of many mortgages are now back at August 2007 levels.

Mixed messages on stamp duty hinder property market

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 04:00:00 +0100

The Government's mixed messages over the stamp duty debate is not helping the property market according to the industry.

RICS housing market report is optimistic

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 05:00:00 +0100

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors housing market study for July shows a small improvement in the housing market.

High street interest rates cut by up to 0.5%

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 08:00:00 +0100

Many high street lenders have been reducing their rates over the last few weeks, you may find that what seemed unaffordable before is now within reach. See a selection of reduced interest rates below.

Preliminary Crosby report released

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 05:00:00 +0100

The preliminary findings of the Treasury backed report on how to ‘tackle market imperfections’ has been released.

The Couples Buying List: 23rd July 2008

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 05:00:00 +0100

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The Couples Buying List: 9th July 2008

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 07:00:00 +0100

Buying a property with a partner is a huge commitment, ludlowthompson can make the process easier with the couples buying list below.

RICS calls for shake up of stamp duty tax

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 04:00:00 +0100

The Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors has proposed a new charging structure for stamp duty tax.

2m homeowners thinking about moving

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 07:00:00 +0100

Research from Abbey mortgages has found that up to 2m UK homeowners are planning to move home in the near future.

Property regulation: a 'light touch' recommended

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 11:30:00 +0100

The review by Sir Bryan Carsberg to examine the private residential property market in England and Wales has just been released with 30 recommendations.

ludlow.mobi: makes it easy to look at property

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 10:00:00 +0100

Hundreds of property seekers are using their mobile phones to view properties at www.ludlow.mobi

Buyers prefer to renovate property than buy new

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 09:00:00 +0100

DIY renovation proves ever more popular in a bid to get 'more property for money' and preserve a property's integrity.

Interest rate cut in the balance

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 11:00:00 +0100

As expected the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee made no cut in interest rates.

April's mortgage figures rise

Wed, 28 May 2008 08:00:00 +0100

Figures from the main high street banks show April’s mortgage lending figures to be stronger than March.

Positive moves in mortgage market

Tue, 20 May 2008 11:30:00 +0100

The last week has seen positive changes in the property market with the introduction of new mortgage offers.