UK Property News

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Bank offers fee-free incentive to mortgage customers
Santander announces a new current account for mortgage customers that will not apply penalties for unauthorised overdraft charges.

Published: 23-Nov-09

UK Surveyors call for stamp duty reform
Surveyors across the UK have predicted a drop in UK property sales when the stamp duty returns to normal at the end of the year.

Published: 19-Nov-09

UK bank cleans up in property deals
London property is seeing resurgence in the market far quicker than many other cities across the UK and HSBC Holdings plc are keen to take advantage.

Published: 19-Nov-09

Clock is ticking for UK home buyers
With just six weeks left until the end of the stamp duty, UK holiday property buyers are being urged to hurry along their agents and solicitors to ensure property deals are completed before the deadline expires.

Published: 18-Nov-09

Repossessions in UK not so high
For the second time this year the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) have reduced its estimate of homes expected to be repossessed during 2009.

Published: 17-Nov-09

MoD accused of wasting thousands on rent
Thousands of MoD properties stand empty yet the Ministry of Defence is shelling out millions every month to house forces personnel and their families.

Published: 17-Nov-09

High Speed internet adds £££s to UK property prices
Figures show property buyers in the UK are happy to pay a higher price for a home with faster broadband access.

Published: 16-Nov-09

Industry warns against UK mortgage reforms
Matthew Wyles, Chairman of the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) spoke out against the reforms proposed by the Financial Services Authority (FSA).

Published: 16-Nov-09

Economic growth still months away for NI
Economists believe the economy in Northern Ireland could take up to two years to show any real growth.

Published: 13-Nov-09

UK needs to plan for extreme weather conditions
If Britain is to avoid the problems experienced earlier this year on the roads and rail network due to heavy snow falls, forward planning is needed.

Published: 12-Nov-09

Property buy back for UK coastline dwellers
Coastal erosion is a huge threat to properties around the UK coastline but proposals are to be put before government to help those householders most at risk.

Published: 11-Nov-09

Demand far exceeds supply
While the signs are pointing to a recovery on the housing front, the lack of new properties joining the market place is causing concern.

Published: 10-Nov-09

Holiday boost for northern England
The north east of England enjoyed record numbers of holidaymakers this summer with many Britons opting to holiday throughout the UK.

Published: 10-Nov-09

New Rules for MP's expenses
Sir Christopher Kelly announced comprehensive expenses reforms for MP's last week in an effort to finally quell the expenses row that erupted earlier this year.

Published: 09-Nov-09

October high for UK car sales
The October news was good for the UK motor tade with new car sales up more than 30% from the same month last year.

Published: 09-Nov-09

Parent pay more for UK property
Education is top on the list of priorities for most parents when planning their children's futures so it comes as no surprise to learn that homes close to top performing schools sell for more than 15% above average in that area.

Published: 06-Nov-09

UK banks face new regulator
Customers are to receive a better service from their banks due to the introduction of new rules.

Published: 05-Nov-09

UK stealth tax hits second home owners
The Pre-Budget Report is expected to hit property owners, who let their second homes out, with a stealth tax when details are announced later this month.

Published: 04-Nov-09

Students buck the trend in Scotland
Landlords in Scotland are doing well with high demand from students wanting to buy or let property close to university campuses.

Published: 04-Nov-09

Darling to sell UK banks
UK Chancellor Alistair Darling has announced plans to sell off part of Northern Rock, Lloyds and RBS in an effort restore tax payer's money.

Published: 03-Nov-09

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