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Hong Kong bubble - (House Prices)
Property transactions in Hong Kong have fallen in the last week since tighter mortgage restrictions were imposed to try to ward off a real estate bubble... ... more

UK annual price rise - (House Prices)
According to the latest Nationwide house price index, UK house prices have experienced their first annual rise since March 2008... ... more

Record breaking house prices - (House Prices)
2008 was a record breaker in terms of UK house prices - they fell by 15.9 per cent over the year, which is the biggest annual drop on record, according to a new survey by Nationwide... ... more

Make or break - (House Prices)
The next twelve months could make or break the housing market, according to new analysis... ... more

Scots housing market best in UK - (House Prices)
The fall in property prices in Scotland has been less dramatic than in the UK as a whole, according to the latest figures... ... more

Now is a good time to buy - (House Prices)
Those who are thinking of investing in property may find that now is a good time to buy, it has been suggested... ... more

First time buyers ray of hope - (House Prices)
A new quarterly report from Halifax aims to track first-time buyer affordability in 406 local authorities (LAs) by examining the average earnings to average house price ratio... ... more

Big Apple big bargain - (House Prices)
Bargain commercial property rental prices are making even expensive parts of New York City more attractive and further decreases are expected in 2009... ... more

Housing market unlikely to pick up this year - (House Prices)
More than six in 10 economists believe 2009 will be a year in which to avoid buying property, with prices falling into 2010... ... more

Major recovery in 2009 - (House Prices)
The National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA) Chief Executive Peter Bolton King has said that the housing market could be in line to see a significant recovery in 2009... ... more

New incentives for China - (House Prices)
The Chinese state council has announced a new property incentive package aimed at low income housing and home ownership... ... more

Year round sale - (House Prices)
One in five properties in some areas of the UK has been on the market for the whole of 2008... ... more

Where to live in Auckland - (House Prices)
Auckland's swanky Herne Bay has become the first suburb in New Zealand where the average house price has broken the £770,000 barrier... ... more

Crazy borrowing condemned - (House Prices)
The Bank of England knew "crazy borrowing" was taking place during the boom years but did not understand the severity of the problem before it led to the financial crisis, its Deputy Governor has admitted... ... more

Word on the street - (House Prices)
UK homes have lost more than £591 billion in value during 2008, the equivalent of every single British home dropping £22,083 since January, property website Zoopla found... ... more

Minogue latest victim of credit crunch - (House Prices)
Australia's sweetheart Kylie Minogue has fallen foul of the credit crunch and is unable to shift her Aussie island property, which has been on the market since February... ... more

Malaysia prices to remain stable - (House Prices)
Malaysia's property prices will reportedly not fall as drastically as in Hong Kong, Singapore and Thailand next year... ... more

Govt to pay deposits - (House Prices)
UK Government offers to pay first-time buyers deposits... ... more

Who wants to be a millionaire - (House Prices)
A million pound family home in central London has lost an average of £13,000 a month in value and is now worth what it would have sold for in 2006, according to the latest property price analysis... ... more

Bargain hunters lose interest - (House Prices)
Whilst the downturn in the US property market has provided brilliant opportunities for some investors to pick up a bargain, the novelty is now wearing off and the thrill of snapping up a foreclosed property has dwindled... ... more

Pick up a foreclosed property - (House Prices)
Orlando is to host an event targeted at property investors looking to buying foreclosed homes in the Florida city, it has been announced... ... more

US property tipped for recovery - (House Prices)
An improvement in the US property market, key to a revival in the global economy, should start by next spring, according to property mogul Sam Zell... ... more

Sales starting early - (House Prices)
Over a thousand buyers from all over the country have taken part in the first price reduction sale held by estate agents... ... more

Abu Dhabi set to buck trend - (House Prices)
Property in Abu Dhabi is set to buck the trend of slowing growth in the UAE market by rising in the short-term, a new report has concluded... ... more

Australia cooling down - (House Prices)
Construction of new build homes in Australia is set to cool over the next year, new data from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has revealed... ... more

Look to Lisbon - (House Prices)
For those looking for property in an emerging city, the Portuguese capital offers cheaper homes than Paris or Barcelona... ... more

Brookside Close falls victim to crunch - (House Prices)
Would you want to live on a street famous for murders and messianic cults? Before you shake your head, read on - you could snap up a slice of TV history when one of the most famous addresses in Britain goes under the hammer today... ... more

2009 UK housing market predictions - (House Prices)
Opportunities will open up for buyers in early 2009, says London estate agent Cluttons... ... more

Westminster flats for £85000 - (House Prices)
First-time property buyers will be able to snap up a new flat in the heart of London for less than £85,000, council bosses revealed today... ... more

US market in recovery - (House Prices)
There are signs that the US property market is beginning to recover, despite the outlook being ?still relatively gloomy', one report has stated... ... more

2020 next boom and bust - (House Prices)
The seeds of the next property bubble and crash of the 2020s are being planted now, according to new analysis... ... more

Average UK prices down by £25000 - (House Prices)
Average asking prices for houses in England and Wales have now fallen by 10.2 per cent from their peak in May 2008, representing a £24,692 drop... ... more

House buyers are tempted back - (House Prices)
New figures from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors show that the gloom in the UK property market may be lifting... ... more

A taste for property - (House Prices)
Restaurant legend Mimmo Mattera is selling his five-bedroom Northwood, Middlesex, house for £1.5 million through Savills... ... more

Breaking out the bubbly - (House Prices)
Foreclosure filings dropped seven per cent from October to November, according to a report. But don't break out the bubbly. The tide of foreclosures may be ebbing now, but the flood isn't over yet... ... more

Worlds most expensive city - (House Prices)
London has lost its title as the globe's priciest city for expats as Moscow swoops in to take the lead, boasting not only the most expensive title, but also the highest number of billionaires in any city in the world... ... more

South Africas priciest home sells - (House Prices)
Modelled on Pretoria's Union buildings, a property on Sandhurst Estate, Johannesburg, is South Africa's most expensive home and has just sold at auction for £4 million... ... more

UK commercial values to drop - (House Prices)
Commercial property values in the UK could fall by a further 25 per cent in the next two years on top of the 25 per cent decline they have already suffered, according to the latest forecast... ... more

Slight recovery in New Zealand - (House Prices)
National property values have dipped again this month - but the slide may be bottoming out, according to figures from Quotable Value... ... more

Scheming developers in Middle East - (House Prices)
As Dubai continues to dominate the property headlines for all the wrong reasons, developers in the Middle East have started a real push to entice new buyers by offering a host of new schemes... ... more

Investors not hungry for Hungary - (House Prices)
Only 500 homes in Hungary were sold to foreigners between January and November of this year, compared to around 5,000 residential units for the whole of last year, according to Hungary's National Statistics Office and property firm Forest Hill-Neo City... ... more

Whats happening to house prices - (House Prices)
The average home is now worth £163,605 - a drop of 2.6 per cent in November - according to the Halifax house price index... ... more

City boys sell up - (House Prices)
The market in areas of London where City boys are cutting their losses and selling up for now is beginning to move as some vendors are determined to sell by Christmas... ... more

Council tenants given discounts - (House Prices)
Council estate tenants who 'contribute to the community' should be given a discount on the purchase price of their flat, according to a Conservative thinktank... ... more

South Africa grinds to halt - (House Prices)
Property sales in South Africa have ground to a halt but experts are predicting that when they start to recover they could rise more than 50 per cent in three years... ... more

French dreams crushed - (House Prices)
The credit crisis and fall in the value of sterling has crushed the aspirations of Britons who dream of owning a holiday home in France... ... more

Tuscany falling out of favour - (House Prices)
Rural Tuscany has always seemed the Italian dream - rolling countryside, rustic farmhouses, olive groves - and has been topping the list for those seeking second homes in Italy for years, but now, buyers are turning their attentions towards city living instead... ... more

Aussie price growth - (House Prices)
The Australian residential property market reversed the downward trend by recording average price growth of 0.3 per cent in October, after falling for the past six months... ... more

Prices in their prime - (House Prices)
House prices in prime residential London have fallen again in November, although less than October's fall... ... more

Turkey broadens its horizons - (House Prices)
In the wake of global property investment declines, the Turkish Government has been looking at ways to encourage more foreign investors to the country, including relaxing rules surrounding property purchasing.... ... more

Investment trusts new rules - (House Prices)
The UK Government is set to tighten up the rules for real estate investment trusts (REITs), to keep out property-rich businesses - such as pubs - which do not generate at least 75 per cent of their gross income from renting property out to third party tenants... ... more

Out in the cold - (House Prices)
The icy fingers of the credit crunch have finally reached Holland and, whilst the seemingly invincible market of the Netherlands can no longer claim to be the only euro-area country to have rising property prices, the UK can still learn something from their housing market... ... more

UAE payment terms made easier - (House Prices)
More real estate companies and developers are offering easier payment terms for property investors in a bid to lessen the impact of the credit crisis in the Middle East... ... more

Snapping up USA property - (House Prices)
Overseas property investors are expressing an interest in the US property market due to the bargains and currency conversion advantages currently available, it has been claimed... ... more

Worldwide view - (House Prices)
Property prices in more than half the countries included in the Knight Frank Global House Price Index fell in the previous three months... ... more

Future good for first-time buyers - (House Prices)
The head of a specialist firm helping first-time buyers to get on the ladder has said the future for them is "very bright"... ... more

Darlings budget - (House Prices)
The pre-budget report will be made public later this afternoon and Alistair Darling is being encouraged to bring forward a number of constructon projects in order to boost the ailing construction industry... ... more

Trust me Im an estate agent - (House Prices)
Tens of thousands of estate agents' jobs are at risk in the UK and the global economic downturn continues to have a severe affect on the property industry... ... more

Confidence levels falling - (House Prices)
Confidence in the UK property sector has sunk to an ?all-time low' according to a survey of 1001 accountants by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)... ... more

Getting personal with Phil Neville - (House Prices)
Footie star Phil Neville has knocked £500,000 off his house price after a TV expert branded it "gaudy"... ... more

Fashion victim - (House Prices)
Fashion isn't all about catwalks and Vogue and enormous sunglasses in winter, it also extends to postcodes and some of London's most newly fashionable addresses are far more vulnerable to the downturn than old favourites... ... more

Nice to see you to see you Nice - (House Prices)
Out of all of the cities in France, Nice has seen the biggest increase in property values in the past year, prompting more foreigners to reconsider France as a viable investment option... ... more

Lap of luxury - (House Prices)
Over 43 per cent of sellers of luxury homes have had to cut their asking prices, according to the Institute for Luxury Home Marketing's newly launched Luxury Housing Report... ... more

Searching for buyers - (House Prices)
The inventory of newly built Spanish homes languishing on the market in search of a buyer rose by 20 per cent in the first six months of the year, according to an article in the Spanish daily ?El Pais... ... more

Boris a man with a plan - (House Prices)
Mayor of London Boris Johnson has today unveiled a £5 billion housing strategy to support the city's ailing property market over the next three years. On a greener note, he also wants to create 2,012 new vegetable gardens in London... ... more

Good morning Vietnam - (House Prices)
Much has been made of Vietnam's housing boom, which set the new property market on fire last year; but, like all emerging markets that are growing rapidly, there is a danger of a ?last in, first out' bust... ... more

Top ten for growth - (House Prices)
Despite the economic and property market downturn in the States, Housing Predictor, which offers housing projections in 250 markets, has identified 10 markets where the regional economies are healthy and have strong potential for increasing growth... ... more

Unsold homes on the rise - (House Prices)
The glut of newly built Spanish properties which are unsold has increased by 20 per cent in six months... ... more

Ugly Ducklings are best buys - (House Prices)
We've all read The Tale of the Ugly Duckling and (*spoiler alert if you haven't*) know he turns into a swan in the end. Now, one property expert has said the same goes for Australian property... ... more

More action needed - (House Prices)
The vast majority of property professionals feel more must be done to boost the flagging housing market... ... more

New market will fare better - (House Prices)
The property market in Abu Dhabi is in a good position to resist the global real estate downturn because it is still relatively new, according to analysts... ... more

Homeowners nave to falls - (House Prices)
The average homeowner thinks their house dropped £1,233 in value in the last three months, six per cent less than actual falls... ... more

Renting reigns supreme - (House Prices)
The frenzy of property buying and selling in Dubai has been replaced by a thriving rental sector as the credit crunch continues to play havoc with global property markets... ... more

Foreclosures over - (House Prices)
Most foreclosures to be suspended by Citigroup... ... more

Looking at landlords - (House Prices)
Specialist research agency, BDRC, has published the results of its latest quarterly survey of private landlords in the UK... ... more

Keeping up with the Zeta-Jones - (House Prices)
Despite being just over the border from the repossession capital of the world, Canada has remained in relatively good health and is still drawing migrants and second home owners, including A-listers Catherine Zeta Jones and Michael Douglas... ... more

First time for everything - (House Prices)
The massive downturn in the US property market has been a blessing for some - the number of first time buyers snapping up property in the USA has risen dramatically... ... more

Brits must claim soon - (House Prices)
Time is running out for those affected by the collapse of another Spanish developer to put their claims forward for compensation... ... more

Irish property prices worst in world - (House Prices)
A new survey by the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has found that not only are current property prices in Ireland the worst in the world, but the outlook for Irish commercial property values is also dire... ... more

Game on for first time buyers - (House Prices)
It is game on for the Government in terms of providing financial assistance to first time buyers... ... more

Stamp out tax on aspiration - (House Prices)
The National Association of Estate Agents is urging the UK Government to abolish stamp duty, which would help the thousands of first time buyers who, despite the downturn, are still priced out of the UK property market... ... more

Feel good factor - (House Prices)
With the US property market in a cul-de-sac, it needs more than just positive thinking to drag it back into the fast lane, but experts have suggested that the election of Barack ?Yes We Can' Obama will benefit the market... ... more

Global phenomenon - (House Prices)
Worsening economic conditions have now taken a toll on almost every commercial property market in the world, according to a global survey of real estate surveyors... ... more

Czech it out - (House Prices)
Commercial and residential property in the Czech Republic is set for major price falls next year, according to the latest predictions for the sector... ... more

Bank of mum and dad - (House Prices)
Half of first-time buyers under 30 are getting help from their parents to buy... ... more

The only way is up - (House Prices)
The Nationwide, Britain's largest building society, said today it expects house prices to continue falling into next year and possibly 2010... ... more

Prices heading south - (House Prices)
South African house prices fell by an average of 2.5 per cent year-on-year in October, as demand for property remained depressed, partly due to higher inflation and interest rates, a survey has shown... ... more

Barack boosting market - (House Prices)
The USA property market should see a brighter future following the election of Barack Obama as president, industry professionals gathered in Florida have said this week... ... more

Saudi makeover - (House Prices)
An historic part of Jeddah in Saudi Arabia is to have a £500 million makeover as part of wider plans to attract more investment and visitors and protect important architecture... ... more

Confidence collapse - (House Prices)
A survey of UK property investors and professionals shows a massive collapse in confidence across the sector in the last two years... ... more

Barack - a look back - (House Prices)
Barack Obama, the next US President, is being urged to help the nation's housing finance agencies who are struggling to provide mortgages to poorer and moderate income property buyers... ... more

UK valuations most accurate - (House Prices)
UK commercial property valuations are the most accurate of the four largest property investment markets in Europe, according to the RICS... ... more

Bending the arc of history - (House Prices)
America awoke to a dawn of change this morning when Barack Obama became the country's first black President, but will his appointment help to revitalise the ailing housing market?... ... more

Something old something new - (House Prices)
New homes still needed, says Federation of Master Builders... ... more

Riding waves of credit crunch - (House Prices)
Australia is holding up well in the face of the crisis, with its financial system and property market not suffering the losses that other countries are seeing... ... more

Improving not moving - (House Prices)
One in five Brits are planning to take advantage of plans to scrap planning permission for loft conversions... ... more

In the Palma your hand - (House Prices)
The volume of property sales and mortgages issued in Mallorca, Spain, continued to plummet in August, according to new data released by the Instituto Nacional de Statistica... ... more

One in 20 sold at loss - (House Prices)
One in 20 homes is now being sold at a loss as house prices continue to dive... ... more

Do you want the good news or the good news - (House Prices)
The latest survey on snagging and buying trends for new properties has not only shown an improvement in building standards, but also that 89 per cent of buyers were happy with their Spanish Investment... ... more

Its not so grim up north - (House Prices)
The north of England's housing markets are adapting far more quickly to the slowdown than other parts of the UK, according to Knight Frank's northern residential development review... ... more

Fashion conscious - (House Prices)
Property sales in fashionable areas of Paris are struggling as US investors are feeling the effects of the global credit crunch... ... more

Im a celebrity... - (House Prices)
Not even celebrities are immune to the global economic crisis... ... more

Bust in Bali - (House Prices)
The global financial crisis is set to have a severe effect on the property market in Bali with projects being abandoned and businesses going bust, it is predicted... ... more

Angolas property boom - (House Prices)
As property markets around the world shrivel in one country the sector is thriving and expected to continue to enjoy considerable growth... ... more

The Palin effect - (House Prices)
Real estate developments could open up in Alaska thanks to the state's international exposure since its governor Sarah Palin was named as presidential candidate John McCain's running mate, it is claimed... ... more

Fly away home to avoid credit crunch - (House Prices)
In a bid to escape the economic effects of the global crisis, Australian citizens are flocking home and the Australian Government is predicting that this trend could have a positive impact on the country's property market... ... more

Mickey mouse plans - (House Prices)
Desperate to stop the tide of foreclosures plaguing Florida, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development launched its Neighborhood Stabilization Program which will give the Florida Government £331 million to buy troubled properties and turn them into rentals... ... more

Hey big spender - (House Prices)
As markets crash around the world, buyers continue to shell out outrageous amounts for U.S. property... ... more

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang house for sale - (House Prices)
Higham Park, one of Britain's finest Palladian stately homes, is for sale through Strutt & Parker for £5.5 million... ... more

Crack in Chinas market - (House Prices)
The Chinese Government has announced steps to boost its property market and help exporters after new data showed a sharper than expected decline in its growth rate, as the impact of the global financial crisis begins to take hold... ... more

How low can you go - (House Prices)
Confidence among residential developers in the United States has fallen in October to the lowest level since records began in 1985, indicating that the credit crisis may deepen the worst US housing slump in years... ... more

Georgia on my mind - (House Prices)
Property development levels in Georgia have plummeted, following the country's conflict with Russia, according to a new report... ... more

Down unders market on the up - (House Prices)
Expat Australians could end up boosting the property market down under as they are attracted back home by mortgage rate cuts and the Government's £4 billion economic package, it is claimed... ... more

Bargain birdie - (House Prices)
Those seeking property in Turkey can get it in areas favoured for either golfing or skiing for as little as £58,000, it has been reported... ... more

RICS predictions - (House Prices)
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) takes a look at the housing market... ... more

One two UAE - (House Prices)
The United Arab Emirates is the third largest investor in property in the world after the UK and the US, according to research analysts... ... more

UAE investing heavily - (House Prices)
The United Arab Emirates is the third largest investor in property in the world after the UK and the US, according to research analysts... ... more

Diwali brings discounts - (House Prices)
They are calling it Diwali madness but it is a sign of the times - property developers in India are offering massive discounts as the markets suffer from the global finance crisis... ... more

First economic crisis of the global age - (House Prices)
Margaret Beckett laid out her plans for the revival of the UK housing market in her first speech as Housing Minister this week when she addressed the Home Builders Federation... ... more

Top digs for students at Porto Oriente - (House Prices)
The growing population of Portugal's largest University district in Porto is experiencing a drastic shortage of suitable accommodation... ... more

2023 is golden year - (House Prices)
The average price of a house in the UK will not climb back to its 2007 peak until 2023, according to a leading academic... ... more

Posh and Becks hit by credit crunch - (House Prices)
Even the celebrity circus surrounding the Beckhams cannot protect them from the credit crunch. Their Madrid mansion has been on the market for 17 months and they just can't shift it, despite dropping the asking price by a whopping £2 million... ... more

China to relax property restrictions - (House Prices)
These are extraordinary times, and everyone is feeling the financial strain. Now the Chinese Government has decided to introduce new measures to help shore up its property market in the midst of the global economic slowdown... ... more

Irish commercial stamp duty cut - (House Prices)
Following news that Ireland is officially in recession, the Government has slashed stamp duty on commercial property in the 2009 Budget, in an attempt to breathe life back into the ailing property market... ... more

Property predictions for 2009 - (House Prices)
What will the next year bring? London estate agent Kinleigh Folkard & Hayward gives predictions for the 2009 residential sales market and assess the year to date... ... more

Downturn reaches all prime markets - (House Prices)
Prime regional and country house values have fallen sharply (-9.6 per cent) in the past six months, having previously responded more slowly to the downturn than prime London... ... more

Price gaps widen - (House Prices)
The property price gap in 16 countries has risen beyond what their economies can support, according to the latest figures from the International Monetary Fund... ... more

Ivory towers - (House Prices)
Despite the national downturn, the well-established marketplace of the University City is still going strong... ... more

House prices fell 4.3 per cent in last year - (House Prices)
The FT House Price Index for September show a 1.1 per cent fall in prices over the month - with all ten regions in England and Wales seeing prices falling... ... more

It really is location location location - (House Prices)
Finding the perfect house is one thing, but finding it in the perfect location is quite another, and many are prepared to pay a premium of £20,000 to secure the ideal spot... ... more

£2000 knocked off average home - (House Prices)
House prices tumbled for the eight month in a row in September, wiping more than £2,000 from the value of an average home, new figures from the Halifax show... ... more

Millionaires row - (House Prices)
New research from Savills shows that Oxfordshire is the county of choice outside of London for buyers with more than £1million to spend on a property... ... more

Rate cut wont impact property market - (House Prices)
Despite being much needed and much welcomed, the interest rate cut by the Bank of England is likely to have little impact on the UK property market... ... more

The land of the free - (House Prices)
Property developers in the US are starting to sell land cheaply and reap tax benefits from selling at a loss, it has been revealed... ... more

£300 billion wiped off property values - (House Prices)
The average value of homes in Britain has been falling by £43.84 every day since the beginning of the year, wiping a staggering £300 billion in value off the housing market since January... ... more

Monte Carlo hit by crunch - (House Prices)
The global economic crisis could affect the development of Monte Carlo's multi million pound answer to Dubai, it has been revealed... ... more

Location location location - (House Prices)
New research from Halifax Estate Agents reveals that many of us will pay over a £20,000 premium to secure an ideal location... ... more

Scottish market upheavals - (House Prices)
The takeover of HBOS by Lloyds TSB could lead to distressed properties coming onto the property market in Scotland and hit builders who are funded by the bank... ... more

Big Apple sees big price falls - (House Prices)
Property in New York is heading for major price falls as high earners in the finance sector lose their jobs and bonuses and the number of foreign buyers drops... ... more

Uni town prices £20000 higher - (House Prices)
Halifax has published its latest University Town House Price Review, a survey that tracks house price movements across the UK's university towns... ... more

London price drops stabilising - (House Prices)
The London housing market is riding out the financial turmoil for now... ... more

Super rich drive boom in top-end property prices - (House Prices)
Research from international Estate Agency Knight Frank reveals that the £10 million+ global property sector has become increasingly divorced from the wider property market... ... more

Down on the farm - (House Prices)
The spectacular value of farmland in England has been brought to a halt by a wet harvest, falling commodity prices and increased costs, according to the latest research... ... more

Nationwide index offers bad news - (House Prices)
It may have been issued a little later than usual, but the Nationwide's house price index for September failed to offer much good news despite its late arrival... ... more

Predicting house prices is futile says CML - (House Prices)
Trying to predict property prices in the UK in the short term is futile in the current economic turmoil, according to the country's trade association for mortgage lending industry... ... more

Ditch the estate agent - (House Prices)
Homeowners save a fortune and get the same service with DIY sales, says Briffy.com... ... more

Pyrenees seeing surge in sales - (House Prices)
The French region of Pyrenees Atlantiques is seeing a sudden surge in sales of properties valued between £158,000 and £277,000, it has been claimed... ... more

Is the Cypriot market in recession - (House Prices)
As international investors desert the Cyprus property market as the global economic crisis rages on, sales, especially of holiday homes, drop by 40 per cent and the market heads towards a recession. Despite this, Cyprus remains a good long term investment... ... more

Gap widens between asking and selling price - (House Prices)
As the credit crunch rages on, properties across the UK are selling at well below the asking price, and the gap seems to be widening even further and the economic situation remains uncertain... ... more

Hollywood hits Mississippi Delta - (House Prices)
After the devastation of two hurricanes, the Mississippi Delta is recovering and both tourist numbers and property prices are on the up... ... more

Darling promises to stabilize market - (House Prices)
Chancellor of the Exchequer Alistair Darling told the Labour Party Conference that he would do ?whatever it takes' to stabilise the UK's financial system and that he could continue to deliver a strong economic framework for the UK. ... more

Worst house price crash since Depression - (House Prices)
The crash in house prices that Britain is currently seeing is the worst since the Great Depression of the 1930's, and the crisis has gone global. ... more

Worst house price crash ever - (House Prices)
The crash in house prices that Britain is currently seeing is the worst since the Great Depression of the 1930's, and the crisis has gone global. ... more

Smashed Chinas property prices - (House Prices)
China has seen price plunges in both the residential and commercial real estate markets and the number of transactions has dropped dramatically. ... more

Australian prices yet to bottom out - (House Prices)
The latest Australian Property Directions Survey compiled by the Australian Property Institute has said that residential property prices in major cities across Australia have yet to bottom out. ... more

NAEA extensions increase the value of property - (House Prices)
Following on from TheMoveChannel.com's news story of September 11th regarding the relaxation of planning laws regarding home extensions, 92 per cent of NAEA members say an extension could increase the value of your home. ... more

London lettings market booming - (House Prices)
Tenants are moving fast to snap up good deals as rents drop to affordable levels, according to estate agency Cluttons. ... more

Urban cheaper than rural - (House Prices)
Contrary to popular belief, housing affordability is more of an issue in Britain's rural areas than in urban ones, according to a new survey by the Halifax. ... more

Low housing supply will boost prices - (House Prices)
According to estate agent Knight Frank, the shortfall in housing supply will ensure that prices start to rise again once the market turns around. ... more

Down under on the up - (House Prices)
Following bumper years in 2006 and 2007 which saw Perth's property prices increasing by 50 per cent, the market is now slowing, but is still a good prospect for long term investment, says the Real Estate Institute. ... more

Kiwis prices sliced open - (House Prices)
A brand new website has shone a light on the nation's house values, revealing the gains and losses of almost every Kiwi homeowner, including famous faces. ... more

Agents selling just one home a week - (House Prices)
The number of housing transactions have fallen to their lowest level yet, says The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). ... more

Country triumphs over city - (House Prices)
Three and a half times as many Londoners are currently looking to rent a property in the country, when compared to the same time last year, says estate agent Hamptons International. ... more

Carbon appeal replacing kerb appeal - (House Prices)
Going green will open property market, says the Energy Saving Trust, whose latest research reveals that energy efficient homes are swaying buyers. ... more

Canada resales skyrocket - (House Prices)
In the midst of falling property sales and prices, the number of new listings for resale homes leapt past 80,000 for the first time last month. ... more

Some parts of USA still seeing rising prices - (House Prices)
Whilst many American states have seen dramatic falls in prices in the current market conditions, there are some areas which have weathered the storms, and are even seeing prices rises. ... more

House prices continue to fall in August - (House Prices)
A survey by property investment consultants Hometrack revealed that house prices fell in August for the 11th month running ... more

Education Location Location - (House Prices)
University towns topped the league table of property hotspots for both buyers and renters this month, with Lincoln, Oxford and Southampton nabbing gold, silver and bronze for the most in demand rental towns. ... more

Liberal Democrats launch new housing plans - (House Prices)
The Liberal Democrats have proposed new plans to boost the housing market that would involve the Government buying up council land and using it to build new homes on. ... more

Estonia falls into recession - (House Prices)
Estonia is the first of the Baltic States to technically fall into recession, according to official data compiled by Statistics Estonia. ... more

Saudi stock market opens to foreign investors - (House Prices)
Saudi Arabia has finally opened its stock market to international investors, and, combined with the foreign investment law, which allows 100 per cent foreign ownership of projects and real estate, the total value of new projects this year looks set to hit £200 billion. ... more

UK house prices falling fast - (House Prices)
House prices are falling at their fastest rate for nearly 18 years, with the average cost of a home in the UK dropping by 10.5 per cent during the 12 months to the end of this month. ... more

Singapore market to plummet - (House Prices)
Singapore's property market could be set for a dramatic fall, amid increasing signs that prices in the country have peaked. ... more

Malaysias property market on road to recovery - (House Prices)
Malaysia's slow property market should recover in six to nine months, according to The Real Estate and Housing Developers Association. ... more

Bad luck for the Irish - (House Prices)
The Irish property investment market is at ?virtual standstill' according to a leading commercial property and real estate services adviser. ... more

Mr Beans predictions - (House Prices)
The Deputy Governor of the Bank of England, Charles Bean, has forecast a fall in inflation. ... more

Brush up on money matters - (House Prices)
A new guide to managing your money when investing or moving abroad has been published. ... more

Building societies to merge - (House Prices)
Housing downturn could well trigger building society mergers, says finance expert ... more

Buying opportunities boost landlord confidence - (House Prices)
Weaker markets aren't all doom and gloom: buying opportunities have arisen, letting landlords take the mortgage squeeze in their stride. ... more

Tunisia new kid on the block - (House Prices)
Tunisia's new legislation allowing for the transparent freehold ownership of property by foreigners has pushed its unexplored property market into the spotlight. ... more

Should Council run mortgages be introduced - (House Prices)
Council chiefs have called for extra powers to allow them to offer competitive mortgages in an attempt to rescue the housing market. ... more

Investors look westwards to Jodhpur - (House Prices)
Following bomb blasts in the state capital of Jaipur, the property market has fallen, and investors are looking westwards to Jodhpur. ... more

American property values fall by 10pc - (House Prices)
In the last few months, values of homes in the USA have seen their largest decline, leaving almost one-third of homeowners who bought in the past five years facing negative equity. ... more

New build buyers must reveal all - (House Prices)
From the 1st of September this year, anyone purchasing a new build property will have to disclose full details of any incentives received to their lender or mortgage broker ... more

We do like to be beside the seaside - (House Prices)
Properties on the seafront are unlikely to be harmed by the credit crunch as owners tend not to need to borrow ... more

Back to school - (House Prices)
A new report has shown that property prices are far higher in locations which are close to good state schools ... more

Were the kids in America - (House Prices)
As sub prime problems force American house prices into a cul-de-sac, the USA becomes the most popular destination for Brits to buy abroad outside Europe ... more

Lettings boom sparked by weak property market - (House Prices)
A record number of would-be property sellers are opting to let instead as the housing gloom continues, a new survey suggests ... more

Country Life - (House Prices)
Britain's country villages are facing the brunt of prices increases, making that rural dream more expensive than living in the city ... more

London house prices lagging behind south-east - (House Prices)
While house prices in London were initially falling faster than the surrounding regions, the reverse is now the case ... more

House price falls in Northern Ireland - (House Prices)
Following years of unprecented growth, property prices in Northern Ireland have begun to stagnate, says the University of Ulster ... more

South-west has smallest price fall - (House Prices)
Asking prices for properties in the south-west were down just 0.4% between July and August, according to a new survey by online estate agent Rightmove. This is the smallest fall of all regions of England and Wales. The average price in the south-west is now £253,996. ... more

Stamp duty delayed decision hindering market - (House Prices)
Delaying the decision regarding stamp duty has had an adverse effect on the property market, says the National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA) ... more

Scotland bucks the house price trend - (House Prices)
House prices in Scotland are continuing to show good increases, unlike what is being seen in other parts of the UK, according to a survey by Lloyds TSB Scotland ... more

Out of Africa - (House Prices)
One of the most politically and economically stable countries in Africa, Botswana has seen a continued growth in tourism ... more

Tasmanian property market a devil to get onto - (House Prices)
Housing affordability in Tasmania's capital of Hobart remains low, making it increasingly difficult to enter the property market ... more

HIP replacement - (House Prices)
The Government has faced a new opposition call for the suspension of Home Information Packs (HIPs) in a bid to boost the UK property market ... more

Demand for rental property on the up - (House Prices)
Landlords are experiencing their strongest demand from tenants requiring rental property in decades ... more

Report highlights top emerging markets - (House Prices)
There are still huge profits to be made in international property ? particularly in emerging markets that are currently competitively priced but set to boom ... more

Regeneration properties performing badly - (House Prices)
Returns from regeneration properties are lower than those from the rest of the UK's housing ... more

Sellers to spark market revival - (House Prices)
The RICS UK housing market survey shows that, whilst sales fell, expectations have drastically improved ... more

London house prices holding steady - (House Prices)
A second report within a week indicates that things may not be as bad in the capital as some commentators claim ... more

London prices leveling out - (House Prices)
House prices in London may be approaching the bottom of the market, from where they can only rise ... more

Stamp Duty heading for the scrap-heap - (House Prices)
The Treasury is reportedly considering plans to temporarily scrap stamp duty, it has been revealed. ... more

Battered Brits still keeping the faith - (House Prices)
A new report has argued that UK householders are still remarkably upbeat about the property market despite the recent downturn in prices. ... more

London safe as houses - (House Prices)
Houses in London seem to holding their values despite the impact of the credit crunch. ... more

NHF UK set for bright future - (House Prices)
The National Housing Federation has made a stunning prediction about the future of UK house prices. ... more

House prices plummet again - (House Prices)
New figures have revealed further house prices falls throughout the month of June. ... more

FTBs giving up the ghost - (House Prices)
A new survey has revealed widespread FTB pessimism over the state of UK property market. ... more

Housing woe over within a year - (House Prices)
A new survey has revealed widespread optimism amongst Estate Agents about the UK housing market. ... more

RICS Investors in position of strength - (House Prices)
The number of people moving house is at its lowest level since records began, but buyers are not complaining. ... more

FTBs facing the impossible dream - (House Prices)
It is now almost impossible for many FTBs to become homeowners in the UK, claims the RICS. ... more

NAEA UK market stabilising - (House Prices)
The NAEA has a taken a surprisingly positive stance on the state of the UK housing market. ... more

A chink of light amid US gloom - (House Prices)
One major aspect of the US housing market perked up in May, according to figures from the NAR. ... more

Kiwi agents feeling the heat - (House Prices)
Auckland's property slump is having a fatal impact on the city's real estate agents. ... more

Sharp shock shatters London prime - (House Prices)
New research has revealed that ?volatile' London prime markets are falling sharply. ... more

Calabria Price growth guaranteed - (House Prices)
Sustained and rapid growth in Calabria is a ?foregone conclusion', argues one expert. ... more

Fearless Brits unfazed by credit woe - (House Prices)
A staggering number of Brits are willing to risk the wrath of the credit crunch, a new survey has revealed... ... more

HMRC joins the doom brigade - (House Prices)
New figures from HMRC have underlined the depressing reality of the UK housing market... ... more

HBOS We got it wrong on prices - (House Prices)
Responding to the ever growing credit crisis, HBOS has once again altered its house price forecast for 2008... ... more

London on the rebound - (House Prices)
May saw a ?return to form' for the UK's historically best performing regions, claims one company... ... more

FTBs in good news shock - (House Prices)
Britain's struggling first time buyers have received some long overdue good news, courtesy of the NAEA... ... more

Shelter Brits approaching breaking point - (House Prices)
A new study has highlighted the ?devastating' impact of spiralling housing costs on family life... ... more

Experts No quick fix for house prices - (House Prices)
A panel of economists has delivered a worrying prediction about the future of UK house prices... ... more

Carsberg Keep Agents on a tight leash - (House Prices)
A new report has called for estate agents and letting agents to be properly regulated... ... more

Canada savours strong starts - (House Prices)
Canada experienced a timely housing boost in May, new figures have revealed... ... more

Brits bemoan billion pound bust - (House Prices)
New research has highlighted the staggering decline in the value of UK homes... ... more

Turkey Prices on fire amid legal freeze - (House Prices)
House prices in Turkey have risen after the suspension of property sales to foreigners... ... more

UK market weakening - (House Prices)
New data from the Land Registry reveals a disparity in house price figures... ... more

South seething over SD rip-off - (House Prices)
The UK's North-South divide is growing when it comes to one particular home payment... ... more

Halifax UK in for a flat year - (House Prices)
New figures from Halifax reveal that UK house prices are continuing to fall... ... more

Agents warned over HIPs rip-off - (House Prices)
Unscrupulous estate agents are using HIPs to fleece unsuspecting buyers... ... more

Buyers prefer to be close to home - (House Prices)
Living close to our ?nearest and dearest' is becoming a top priority for house-hunters... ... more

Eurostar makes French market a Euro-star - (House Prices)
Eurostar's improved service is already having an impact on the French property market... ... more

City fatcats and the 2nd home squeeze - (House Prices)
House prices in Second home hotspots are set to plummet over the next 12 months... ... more

FTB price blackout continues - (House Prices)
A year of negativity for FTBs is set to end in yet more despair, according to new figures... ... more

Fixies a safe bet for the future - (House Prices)
Fixed rate mortgages are around for the long haul, according to the CML... ... more

Eurostar commuters fuelling French property market - (House Prices)
The improved Eurostar service has already fuelled increased interest in buying properties in France, reports HiFX... ... more

CML research sees future for long-term fixed rates - (House Prices)
New CML research and analysis looking at long-term fixed-rate mortgages suggests that there is a reasonable consumer appetite for such products... ... more

Buy-to-let investing in the Middle East - (House Prices)
The Middle East's housing markets have been rapidly opening - and both opportunities and dangers await property investors, according to a new report by the Global Property Guide... ... more

17.3 million unable to get on ladder - (House Prices)
According to new research from Abbey, 17.3 million adults are not currently able to get on the property ladder... ... more

Making the right decisions in a tough market - (House Prices)
An innovative new service that will revolutionise the way houses are bought and sold in England and Wales has been developed by Betternest.co.uk... ... more

Second home hotspots to feel the squeeze - (House Prices)
The squeeze on City bonuses has been predicted to affect house prices in the second home hotspots of the South West and East Anglia over the next 12 months... ... more

Nearly 290000 empty homes in England - (House Prices)
New Halifax research shows that there were 288,763 empty private homes in England in April 2006... ... more

Sydney The worlds favourite city brand - (House Prices)
Sydney is the strongest city brand, but London has the highest future potential... ... more

Portugal still a safe bet - (House Prices)
Portugal's property market has remained a stable and profitable investment in 2007... ... more

Singapore soars above the competition - (House Prices)
Singapore experienced the highest residential property price rises in Asia during 2006... ... more

English Adventurers branching out - (House Prices)
Brits are becoming more adventurous when it comes to buying property a broad... ... more

Murcia vs. Aquitaine - (House Prices)
Despite competition from emerging markets, demand in Spain and France remains high... ... more

Boomers driving the US market - (House Prices)
US 'baby boomers' have a wide variety of future housing needs, according to a recent study... ... more

Homeowners hail cheap airlines - (House Prices)
Low cost airlines are having a huge impact on property prices... ... more

Brits escaping in record numbers - (House Prices)
The NAEA is advising homebuyers to think carefully when considering a move abroad... ... more

Crete Island of wonderful contrasts - (House Prices)
The island of Crete is known for its year round sun, unspoilt beaches and dramatic coastline... ... more

Desperately seeking the South-West - (House Prices)
The South West has received the biggest boost from internal migration over the past decade... ... more

Second homes blighting Tuscany - (House Prices)
Pressure group Legambiente is renewing its call to restrict development in Tuscany... ... more

Big apple property prices soaring - (House Prices)
Manhattan property prices rose steadily in the first quarter of 2007... ... more

Canadian resale activity easing - (House Prices)
After a record-breaking 2006, resale housing activity in Canada will ease in 2007... ... more

Credit crunch will just be short term blip - (House Prices)
The credit crunch will have a minimal short term impact on the housing market, with estate agencies experiencing business as usual, claims haart... ... more

European growth slows - (House Prices)
European growth has slowed to more sustainable levels, curbed by higher interest rates and cautious lending, while the US market is also slowing, reports Knight Frank... ... more

No return to 2004 for UK housing market - (House Prices)
Confidence has been dampened but there will be no return to the sharp drops of 2004, reports propertyfinder.com... ... more

UK public still confident in housing market - (House Prices)
A recent BSA report into the UK public's attitudes towards home ownership reveals steadfast confidence in housing market... ... more

It takes two to get on the ladder... - (House Prices)
Today's generation of first time buyers realise that pooling funds is the most affordable way of getting on the housing ladder, reports Linden Homes... ... more

House prices drop for first time in 2 years - (House Prices)
House price growth turned negative in August as demand slowed sharply, reports the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors... ... more

Terraced houses rule the roost - (House Prices)
Over the last 10 years house price increases in the UK have been greatest for terraced houses... ... more

Montenegros amazing growth potential - (House Prices)
Experts have predicted that property prices in Montenegro will soar by 50% in the next year... ... more

Czech investors should get in now - (House Prices)
Huge VAT rises scheduled for 2008 will hit potential Czech Republic investors hard... ... more

Plymouths BTL wonderland - (House Prices)
Plymouth continues to attract a broad range of buyers... ... more

Homeowners in flood cash boost - (House Prices)
Funding has been allocated to the 39 LAs who were worst affected by the July floods... ... more

Euro news fuels Cypriot property boom - (House Prices)
Increased interest in Cypriot property listed on TheMoveChannel.com has pushed the holiday hotspot up 3 places to break into the Top of the Props Top 5!... ... more

Invest in Australias next growth cycle - (House Prices)
Local investors are returning to the east coast markets of Australia as record vacancy rates continue to drive up rental returns, reports Home Port Property... ... more

UK house price growth is slowing - (House Prices)
UK house prices rose a modest 0.7% in July, confirming that house price inflation is slowing, according to Halifax... ... more

Average house prices to pass £300k by 2012 - (House Prices)
The average house price will rise by 40 per cent over the next five years to reach £302,400 ? according to new research published this week by social housing pressure group the National Housing Federation... ... more

UK housing slowdown to last into 2008 - (House Prices)
Savills residential research department is predicting that the slowdown in the UK mainstream housing market will last well into 2008 leading to a period of low turnover and house price growth... ... more

7 buyers for every new home below stamp duty - (House Prices)
There are currently at least seven people searching for every new home under the lower stamp duty threshold, according to leading new homes website SmartNewHomes.com... ... more

Homeowners rush to avoid HIPs hassle - (House Prices)
4 bedroom properties are flooding the market as sellers rush to beat the new HIPs deadline... ... more

Hated HIPs are here at last - (House Prices)
From today, properties for sale with 4+ bedrooms will need a Home Information Pack (HIP)... ... more

Egypts green valley in the desert - (House Prices)
Egypt plans to turn Sahl Hasheesh into one of the best resorts in the world... ... more

More statistical woe for FTBs - (House Prices)
More than two thirds of first-time buyers are having to move further out of town... ... more

Homeowners fear the flood effect - (House Prices)
The value of homes affected by flooding could fall by as much as 80 per cent in the future... ... more

A new threat to development - (House Prices)
The recent floods battering the UK have resulted in fingers pointed in all directions... ... more

Overheating Belfast set to cool - (House Prices)
Belfast's property market is cooling down, according to a leading expert on the region... ... more

Scotland still the best performer - (House Prices)
The annual rate of house price inflation in Scotland continues to exceed the rest of the UK... ... more

Fat-cats colonising the countryside - (House Prices)
Prime country house growth has hit 12% as city workers splash their cash on country houses... ... more

NI investors hail astonishing growth - (House Prices)
Northern Ireland has achieved the UK's biggest house price rises over the past year... ... more

Bold housing reforms essential - (House Prices)
The LGA has urged the Government to stand firm and deliver its housing promise... ... more

Inflation forecast inflated - (House Prices)
In a surprising move, HBOS has revised its 2007 house price inflation forecast... ... more

Scottish residential land booming - (House Prices)
Greenfield and urban land value growth in Scotland over 2007 is forecast to exceed the national forecast... ... more

Ten top tips for selling your home - (House Prices)
Nationwide research reveals the most important things to consider when selling a property... ... more

Clueless FTBs need to wake up - (House Prices)
Slack FTBs are failing to undertake rudimentary checks when buying their first property... ... more

Eastern Europe is cheap as chips - (House Prices)
Bulgaria and Slovakia are the cheapest countries in Europe for food and alcohol... ... more

US prices will rise from the dead - (House Prices)
Falling US Home prices are expected to finally recover in 2008... ... more

Fresh boost for affordable housing - (House Prices)
New research will contribute to meeting the target of 3 million new homes by 2020... ... more

Brown should be ignored on housing - (House Prices)
The Prime Minister's demands for three million new homes should be ignored, according to Britain's biggest buy-to-let company... ... more

Equity release retirement guide - (House Prices)
Equity release is an efficient and safe way to extract a cash lump sum from your property... ... more

Expert slams empty homes fiasco - (House Prices)
420,000 UK dwellings currently stand empty in a state of disrepair... ... more

Housing crisis dominates PMs agenda - (House Prices)
Prime Minister Gordon Brown has put housing at the top of his agenda for the next year... ... more

Investors hail amazing Alicante - (House Prices)
Property investors in Alicante are basking in the glow of rocketing property prices... ... more

Overall house price growth slowing - (House Prices)
UK House prices have grown across the board in the second quarter of 2007... ... more

Celebrities fuel Montenegro madness - (House Prices)
Celebrities and sun-seekers from the East and West are fuelling a property boom in Montenegro... ... more

Home insurance revamp critical - (House Prices)
An industry expert is urging the Government and the insurance sector to ensure that homeowners have adequate financial protection... ... more

Borrowers opting for offsets - (House Prices)
In the wake of recent rate rises, savvy borrowers are increasing the market share of offset mortgages... ... more

Homeowners desperate to dump agents - (House Prices)
75% of homeowners would sell their home privately to secure savings on their sale fee... ... more

RLA slams legislation shambles - (House Prices)
A nuclear power station needs only one fire safety regulator but a humble bedsit requires two... ... more

Interest rates hit damaging new high - (House Prices)
RECAP: The Bank of England yesterday voted to raise interest rates to 5.75%... ... more

Buyers regain control as rates bite - (House Prices)
London house price growth remains muted in June, with average prices increasing a mere 0.7%... ... more

Brits flock to the coast - (House Prices)
Living near the sea is a top priority for thousands of Brits moving house every week... ... more

Cape Verde a 21st Century Nation - (House Prices)
On the 5th July 2007, the Republic of Cape Verde will celebrate 32 years of independence... ... more

Paradise restricted - (House Prices)
Some Caribbean countries have still strongly restrictive almost socialist-style housing market systems... ... more

FTBs in NI hit rock bottom - (House Prices)
The rapid growth in Northern Ireland house prices has led to the lowest number of FTBs for 26 years... ... more

Brits in home repairs shock - (House Prices)
Brits forked-out a massive £48.7 billion on unexpected bills over the last 12 months, with home repairs bleeding householders dry... ... more

Irresponsible householders slammed - (House Prices)
The Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) has challenged the Government to take action on home pollution... ... more

Lenders prey on clueless FTBs - (House Prices)
FTBs are being caught out valuation-free deals offered by mortgage lenders... ... more

Foreign investors hogging SA market - (House Prices)
SA citizens are concerned that foreign investors are stealing all the properties in their homeland... ... more

Buyers dump agents for the web - (House Prices)
The internet has added another dimension to modern house-hunting... ... more

Homeowners in rip-off council tax woe - (House Prices)
The average council tax bill in Great Britain has increased by 91% over the past decade... ... more

HIPs future a certainty - (House Prices)
The future of the much maligned HIP scheme has been all but guaranteed... ... more

US home sales plummet - (House Prices)
The downward spiral in the US property market continued in May as home sales dropped by almost 2%... ... more

Obsessed estate agents loathed - (House Prices)
Frustration with greedy, commission-hungry estate agents is at an all-time high... ... more

Understanding the local housing market - (House Prices)
Understanding how house prices are faring in your local area is essential... ... more

The HIPS effect - (House Prices)
New figures show how sellers saturated the market in the run-up to the HIPs launch... ... more

The future of social housing - (House Prices)
New housing and regeneration body 'Communities England' will boost housing supply across the country... ... more

Hips fiasco causing chaos - (House Prices)
The rush to beat the HIP deadline has led to saturation of the BTL market... ... more

Buy-to-let or buy-to-leave - (House Prices)
Investment demand has changed the nature of the new-build market across Britain... ... more

Property goes back to the 80s - (House Prices)
The number of properties being sold in Britain has reached its highest level since the late 1980s... ... more

10 years of Blair Housing overview - (House Prices)
Propertyfinder.com looks back over ten years in the Blair housing market... ... more

Agents dismiss private seller threat - (House Prices)
Private selling among homebuyers apparently poses no threat to agents... ... more

New dawn for Turkey prices - (House Prices)
Turkey is preparing for the introduction of UK style residential value index... ... more

Sweat equity on the rise - (House Prices)
'Sweat equity' can be an alternate route to home ownership... ... more

Brighton BTL booming - (House Prices)
A new survey has produced some surprising BTL results... ... more

Home-buyers stick with tradition - (House Prices)
Terraced homes remain the most popular choice with British homebuyers... ... more

DIY sellers abandon agents - (House Prices)
A growing number of homeowners are taking a do-it-yourself approach to selling their property... ... more

The absurdity and propaganda of HIPs - (House Prices)
AHIPP has dismissed the NAEA's contention London should be exempt from the HIP scheme as "absurd"... ... more

FTBs buckling under record burden - (House Prices)
The finances of first-time home buyers are being stretched to record levels... ... more

Londons property porn addiction - (House Prices)
Are they up? How much? Is there a bubble? The obsession with property continues... ... more

HIPs fiasco hits prices - (House Prices)
House price growth slowed in May as properties came on the market to avoid HIPs costs... ... more

Price Boom Is the fat lady singing - (House Prices)
With the property market at a turning point, it all depends on where you live... ... more

£22m wasted on auctions - (House Prices)
Unsuccessful bidders at UK property auctions rack-up annual losses in excess of £22m... ... more

OEA has huge surge in membership - (House Prices)
There has been a huge increase in estate agencies covered by the OEA scheme... ... more

BoE sounds rate rise alarm - (House Prices)
There may be another interest rate in the pipeline, says the Bank of England... ... more

HIP replacement a shambles - (House Prices)
The NAEA has reiterated its dismay over the Government's 'phased' HIPs plan... ... more

Blue flag beach party - (House Prices)
2682 beaches worldwide have received prestigious blue flag awards... ... more

Nottingham homes boost - (House Prices)
Nottingham buyers have been given a welcome boost... ... more

Young buyers drive hotspots - (House Prices)
Young professionals can be key in establishing an area as a property hotspot... ... more

April inflation unexpected - (House Prices)
British house price inflation picked up unexpectedly in April... ... more

Lenders face sharp downturn - (House Prices)
Lenders in the specialist mortgage sector are vulnerable to a sharp downturn... ... more

Homeowners mugged by new law - (House Prices)
A new law could see more people with debt problems losing their homes... ... more

FTB barriers insurmountable - (House Prices)
Insurmountable barriers stand between FTBs and the property ladder... ... more

New buyers lack knowledge - (House Prices)
New home buyers lack basic knowledge of the financial aspect of the housing market... ... more

Sellers should bear FTB burden - (House Prices)
Stamp duty should be switched to sellers to help young people get on the housing ladder... ... more

Rip-off prices to reach 10 times salary - (House Prices)
UK house prices could rise to 10 times average salaries by 2026... ... more

Buyers love Inflationary wrecks - (House Prices)
Why are buyers seduced into paying top prices for houses that might have foxes living in the kitchen...? ... more

Housing affordability critical - (House Prices)
Action must be taken to improve affordability in the housing market... ... more

Clueless Brits scale debt mountain - (House Prices)
Many people in the UK remain ignorant of the true cost of the housing debt mountain... ... more

Inflation eases as rates stay at 5.5pc - (House Prices)
The Bank of England has held UK interest rates at 5.5%... ... more

NI Housing woe for FTBs - (House Prices)
The number of FTBs in Northern Ireland has more than halved in five years... ... more

FTBs forced to return home - (House Prices)
First-time buyers in the UK are being forced to return to the family home... ... more

London oversupply a major risk - (House Prices)
A new survey suggests that increased supply could have a serious effect on future values... ... more

No disguising BTL scrap-heap - (House Prices)
Research by the FSA has revealed the true extent of buy-to-let repossessions... ... more

FTBs forced into slavery - (House Prices)
Massive mortgages are turning a generation of young couples into wage slaves... ... more

Death of the Celtic Tiger - (House Prices)
Ireland house prices have tripled in the last decade without signs of a slow down...until now... ... more

Fury over Scottish housing scam - (House Prices)
One of Britain's biggest property firms is breaking housing laws... ... more

FTBs drawn to new builds - (House Prices)
First-time buyers in the UK gravitate towards new build properties as opposed to older homes... ... more

House prices still accelerating - (House Prices)
Brighton has joined London as the place in Britain where house prices are rising fastest... ... more

Flightpath price warning - (House Prices)
A new website which tracks flightpaths over London is a welcome tool for homebuyers... ... more

Irish house price woe - (House Prices)
House prices in Ireland fell for the second month in a row in April... ... more

Avoid the estate agent nightmare - (House Prices)
Choosing the right estate agent to sell your property can mean the difference between a successful sale and a nightmare... ... more

Mortgage lenders must monitor fairness - (House Prices)
Mortgage lenders must monitor their sales to ensure that advisers are targeting their products to the right consumers... ... more

Costly neighbours damage home value - (House Prices)
Household damage caused by accident-prone neighbours costs homeowners more than £90 million every year... ... more

FTBs head for Brown Towns - (House Prices)
Eco towns are set to be very popular with struggling first time buyers (FTBs)... ... more

Loophole will improve HIPs - (House Prices)
A loophole in home information packs (Hips) could accidentally improve their eventual rollout, a property expert has claimed... ... more

House inflation slows...finally - (House Prices)
House price growth slowed slightly in May as higher interest rates began to take hold, according to new figures... ... more

US housing crash continues - (House Prices)
Existing home sales in the US fell sharply again in April... ... more

HIPs forced bunker mentality - (House Prices)
The Government had a "bunker mentality" on HIPs, claims the CML... ... more

Welsh housing woes - (House Prices)
Rising unemployment in Wales is causing serious property market problems... ... more

Zero carbon housing rip-off - (House Prices)
Zero carbon housing could add £36,000 to the cost of every new house built... ... more

Wrong plants cause wilting prices - (House Prices)
The wrong sort of plants can negatively affect the value of a property... ... more

Agents incur record-breaking wrath - (House Prices)
Angry consumers made a record number of complaints about estate and letting agents last year... ... more

Major HIP operation cancelled - (House Prices)
The introduction of Home Information Packs has been delayed until 1 August... ... more

House price surge could be last - (House Prices)
The surge in Scottish house prices in the last quarter could be followed by a slowdown, an economist has warned... ... more

What next for house prices - (House Prices)
Whether the UK housing market booms or goes bust is a key question with many possible answers, reports the BBC... ... more

SA prices will rocket in 2008 - (House Prices)
South Africans are bracing themselves for the price of an average home hitting R1-million in 2008... ... more

FSA warns of BTL fraud - (House Prices)
The Financial Services Authority has revealed that it has uncovered several instances of buy-to-let property investors lying to bank lenders... ... more

Rogue landlords on the rack - (House Prices)
Tax-dodging landlords had better watch out - the taxman is about to find out who you are, where you live, and how much rent you charge... ... more

UK Prices set to soar in May - (House Prices)
House prices will hit new heights in May as sellers scramble onto the market ahead of the introduction of HIPS... ... more

US home sales still slowing - (House Prices)
The pace of existing US home sales slowed 7% in the first quarter of 2007, reveals the National Association of Realtors... ... more

Countryside cash-in for Landlords - (House Prices)
Up to a third of tenants would be willing to pay more rent to live closer to nature... ... more

House-swapping on the rise - (House Prices)
Frequent rate rises mean that interest in house swapping is set to soar in the UK... ... more

London prices surge to 30 year high - (House Prices)
House prices in central London have surged to their fastest rate of growth since 1979... ... more

Property equity crowding savers - (House Prices)
The property boom of the last 10 years has led to a dangerous over-reliance on property... ... more

Ireland blowing in the wind - (House Prices)
Power to meet the needs of up to 17,000 homes is to be generated in Tyrone, energy firm RES UK & Ireland announced yesterday... ... more

Buyers flock to booming Bristol - (House Prices)
Bristol has been named as the most popular destination for prospective homebuyers... ... more

Scots shrug off rate rises - (House Prices)
Despite interest rate rises and the threat of falling disposable incomes, the Scottish residential market remains upbeat... ... more

Property over-reliance warning - (House Prices)
The property boom of the last 10 years has led to a dangerous over-reliance on property, a major think-tank has warned... ... more

FTBs seek solace in STB schemes - (House Prices)
First-time buyers could benefit from save-to-buy schemes offered by their employers... ... more

Tories demand broken HIPs - (House Prices)
The Conservatives are making a House of Commons effort to kill off plans to introduce home information packs... ... more

Londons wild ride on prices - (House Prices)
Asking Prices for homes in London have reached a new record following the latest huge monthly rise of 1.5%... ... more

NI prices hit the bricks - (House Prices)
Northern Ireland's rocketing house price rises are slowing down, a new study has revealed... ... more

2 years salary wasted on moving home - (House Prices)
The average Briton moves home between three and four times in a lifetime, spending a total of £54,000, research from Abbey reveals... ... more

Lenders rush to raise rates - (House Prices)
Major lenders including the Nationwide, Cheltenham & Gloucester and Bradford & Bingley have raised mortgage rates, reports the BBC... ... more

UK house prices still soaring - (House Prices)
House price inflation picked up for a second straight month in April, according to the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors... ... more

New Croatian hotspot for 2007 - (House Prices)
The city of Pula in Croatia has been identified as one of the top holiday destinations for the summer of 2007... ... more

MPs urged to abandon HIPs - (House Prices)
Gordon Brown is at risk of losing a substantial amount of votes at the next general election if he persists with the new HIPs scheme, reports the BBC... ... more

BTL a safer bet - (House Prices)
Buy to let mortgages are now, in some cases, cheaper than homebuyer loans as lending to investors is seen as a safer, lower-risk, option by lenders... ... more

Winners and losers of the rate rise - (House Prices)
It could have been worse. That's what many home owners will be thinking after the Bank of England raised interest rates by 0.25% to 5.5% on Thursday... ... more

Building a new Britain..cheaply - (House Prices)
When Gordon Brown said he wanted to build a new Britain it sounded like standard rhetoric. It turns out that he meant it literally... ... more

Armagh tops UK property hike poll - (House Prices)
Armagh had the largest hike in property prices per square metre in the UK last year, according to new figures released today... ... more

Homeowners face staggering costs - (House Prices)
New figures reveal staggering annual costs faced by homeowners... ... more

NAEA in groundbreaking change - (House Prices)
A ground-breaking announcement by the National Association of Estate Agents signals a massive change for UK agents... ... more

New Bratislava scheme delights investors - (House Prices)
Bratislava's transport infrastructure is set for major improvement, which is good news for property investors... ... more

New South Wales bounces back - (House Prices)
Despite a predicted 9 per cent fall in the current financial year, NSW housing starts are on the up, reports news.com.au... ... more

Online property search boom - (House Prices)
The number of people looking for international property online has more than trebled in a year, reports HomesGoFast.... ... more

Net savvy landlords ditch high street - (House Prices)
Buy-to-let landlords are deserting high-street letting agents for online agents offering cheaper services... ... more

25pc only interested in interest-only - (House Prices)
Record numbers of homebuyers are taking out interest-only mortgages... ... more

Canada relishing record sales - (House Prices)
Housing sales in the first quarter of this year set a record in the country's largest 25 markets, according to new data from the Canadian Real Estate Association... ... more

Home-snatching sky high - (House Prices)
Property repossessions are up 9% in the second half of 2006... ... more

Rural demand outstrips supply - (House Prices)
The ratio between the number of applicants per available house in the British countryside is now reportedly 15 to one... ... more

House prices rocket to record high - (House Prices)
The average house price in England and Wales rose by 3.6% last month - the largest hike in five years... ... more

Interest in New Zealand reaches boiling point - (House Prices)
Interest in New Zealand from visitors to TheMoveChannel.com has really hotted up over the last month, bringing the country up from a simmering 19th position to the boil in 8th place in the Top of the Props chart. But what's all this heat about? ... more

Invest in Property Show 2007 - (House Prices)
The Invest in Property Show returns to London this weekend (13-15 April) providing expert advice and the most up to the minute information for all levels of investor... ... more

Subprime debacle sends US back to the Depression - (House Prices)
The US subprime "debacle" will hit mortgages borrowers and send home prices falling for the first time on record, the National Association of Realtors said... ... more

Jump in Aussie property investor loans - (House Prices)
Investors are dipping a nervous toe back into the property market despite higher interest rates, reports the Sydney Herald... ... more

FTBs flock to fixies - (House Prices)
Fears of rising interest rates have led record numbers of first-time buyers (FTBs) to opt for fixed-rate mortgages, new figures reveal... ... more

Housing market in rude health - (House Prices)
The housing market has shrugged off rising interest rates and continues to prosper, a new survey reveals... ... more

Home sweet home...forever - (House Prices)
Young adults are living with their parents for longer as house prices soar, reports the BBC... ... more

Buyers crave escape to the country - (House Prices)
Research from Halifax Estate Agents has revealed that a breath of country air is by far the biggest draw for prospective property owners... ... more

Greeces new investment hotspot - (House Prices)
Crete has the potential of becoming Greece's property investment hotspot, experts from the Homebuyer Show are predicting... ... more

SA property a top performer - (House Prices)
South African property has emerged as one of the top five performers in the 30 international precincts surveyed by the UK real estate agents Knight Frank, reports MyProperty.co.za... ... more

Climate change catastrophic for coastal Aussies - (House Prices)
Coastal residents could soon suffer the effect of climate change if homes become uninsurable against severe weather caused by global warming, a new report warns... ... more

Tax treat for overseas investors - (House Prices)
The Government has delivered a major tax bonus for British people owning property overseas for private use, reports Assetz... ... more

Rise of the BARBies - (House Prices)
In the 80s and 90s, yuppies and sloane rangers made their mark in the property market. Now, witness the rise of the BARBies... ... more

Londons prime property prospering - (House Prices)
Properties in upmarket Central London locations experienced stunning price growth during March, new figures reveal... ... more

New low for first time buyers - (House Prices)
The number of first-time buyers (FTBs) fell in February to the lowest level in two years, reports The Guardian... ... more

HIPs lies and misinformation - (House Prices)
Recent ?lies' over Home Information Packs (HIPS) are designed to ?misinform' the public for private gain, says Paul Broadhead, Deputy Director General of AHIPP... ... more

Beware rip-off costs of French property - (House Prices)
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VAT hike could boost demand - (House Prices)
The possibility of VAT charges on land sales in 2008 could well push up housing demand in 2007, BuySell Cyprus has warned... ... more

House punters - (House Prices)
Growing numbers of punters are taking bets on the housing market without even buying a property, reports The Telegraph... ... more

Property prices hit by UK migration - (House Prices)
Immigration and migration around the UK has a huge effect on house prices, research from Propertyfinder.com reveals... ... more

Aussie interest rates on hold - (House Prices)
A decision by the Reserve Bank of Australia to leave interest rates on hold is good news for home buyers, said Real Estate Institute of Australia president Graham Joyce... ... more

Northern Ireland is new property hotspot - (House Prices)
House prices in Northern Ireland have soared by almost 58 % in the past 12 months, the steepest increase of anywhere in the UK, reports The Telegraph... ... more

World growth to resist US Housing blip - (House Prices)
The global economy should be able to withstand wobbles in the US housing market, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) says... ... more

Landlords jump on auction bandwagon - (House Prices)
A growing number of homeowners are picking up a property at auction, reports Assetz Property... ... more

Rent profits boom for buy to let investors - (House Prices)
Rents rose in February by 3.9%, the third consecutive monthly increase, and are now 6.9% higher than three months ago... ... more

Bank rates stay at 5.25pc - (House Prices)
The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) today voted to keep bank rates at 5.25%... ... more

Olympic Effect excites overseas investors - (House Prices)
International real estate investors are keen to buy into the regeneration that is taking place around the Olympic site, reports USHE... ... more

Buyers value good energy efficiency rating - (House Prices)
Homeowners are increasingly improving the energy efficiency of their property before putting it on the market, reports Yorkshire Bank... ... more

NAEA urges interest rate caution - (House Prices)
40% of agents notice a downturn in activity after January rate rise... ... more

Loft conversions send prices through roof - (House Prices)
Loft conversions can ad