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House Prices still falling
Well we thought we were out of the woods but prices are house prices are still falling and this is confirmed by Halifax today. But what is going on, prices rose in 2009, after the spectacular falls in 2007 . … Continue reading
Negative Equity- Four year warning!
Negative equity for four years Negative equity has raised its ugly head again as the “National housing federation ” (NHF) has said this week that those homeowners who bought their homes in the peak of the market will suffer negative … Continue reading
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House prices up and level?
Only last week we have had conflicting reports on house prices. The Halifax and Nationwide provided conflicting reports on the state of the UK housing market. Whilst the Halifax said house prices fell again for the consecutive month, Nationwide reported that … Continue reading
HIPS are history
Good news for the housing market as the government scrapped this ridiculous scheme. The HIPS scheme was generally a disaster and generally disregarded by homebuyers. There will still be a requirement to provide an EPC (Energy performance certificate) as part … Continue reading
Housing Market Looking Sweet After Budget
The challencor delivered a politicians budget with no real surprises. The housing market was given a boost by extending the stamp duty holiday for properties upto £250,000 for two years. The sting in the tail was that properties of a … Continue reading
Will this budget start the recovery?
Will He Deliver for us? Alistar Darling will deliver possibly his final budget this Wednesday and the most important in his political career. It will need to stimulate the economy, a budget for growth by investing in the economy is … Continue reading
Budget 2010
The chancellor has promised “no giveaways” in the final budget before the May election. The need is to sustain the fragile economic recovery. It may be true we are technically no longer in a recession, we had 0.3% of growth … Continue reading
Value Added : Loft Conversions
LOFT conversion makes real sense. Nationwide, Halifax, RICS stated that house prices could stay flat despite the recent rises, adding to growing fears of a continued downward spiral in the property market. As a result many homeowners are considering home … Continue reading
Oxford Loft conversions
Oxford has some of the highest property prices in the UK. With prices so high, Loft conversions are very popular. A loft conversion can add significant value to your home without the need to move house.
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Repossessions at all time high
Repossessions are at an all time high, 46,000 people had there home repossessed in 2009. These are the highest figures since 1995. A Loft conversion will add significant value to your home and provide you with the additional room you … Continue reading