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Property: Get ready for the triple dip Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:30:00 GMT
UK property is likely to enter an unprecedented triple dip through 2011, say some of the sector’s leading managers and advisers.
UK property is likely to enter an unprecedented triple dip through 2011, say some of the sector’s leading managers and advisers.
Rics survey shows house price recovery has stalled Tue, 09 Mar 2010 09:13:02 GMT
New data from surveyors suggests predictions that prices would stall in 2010 are coming true.
New data from surveyors suggests predictions that prices would stall in 2010 are coming true.
Halifax: House prices fell 1.5% in February Thu, 04 Mar 2010 11:55:21 GMT
The Halifax house price survey registered its first fall since June 2009. Howard Archer, economist at IHS Global Insight, says the fall fits into his view housing market will be subject to corrections but will be flat over the year.
The Halifax house price survey registered its first fall since June 2009. Howard Archer, economist at IHS Global Insight, says the fall fits into his view housing market will be subject to corrections but will be flat over the year.
Property: SLI predicts 25% return over next three years Wed, 03 Mar 2010 13:59:28 GMT
Investors can expect significant profits from property relative to corporate bonds and cash, according to Standard Life Investments.
Investors can expect significant profits from property relative to corporate bonds and cash, according to Standard Life Investments.
Lawyer embroiled in Stirling Mortimer scandal to face court Tue, 02 Mar 2010 07:00:00 GMT
The former partner of a London law firm at the centre of an investigation into the disappearance of €11 million (£9.8 million) from the Guernsey-based Stirling Mortimer Global Property fund is due in court in March.
The former partner of a London law firm at the centre of an investigation into the disappearance of €11 million (£9.8 million) from the Guernsey-based Stirling Mortimer Global Property fund is due in court in March.
Mortgage approvals drop 17% in January Mon, 01 Mar 2010 11:09:58 GMT
Figures from the Bank of England show a marked slowdown in housing market activity in January.
Figures from the Bank of England show a marked slowdown in housing market activity in January.
House prices record first annual rise since March '08 says Hometrack Mon, 01 Mar 2010 09:22:53 GMT
First year-on-year price growth for two years but Hometrack says support for prices could wane if cheaper properties don't come on the market.
First year-on-year price growth for two years but Hometrack says support for prices could wane if cheaper properties don't come on the market.
Comment: Why estate agents want to be regulated Mon, 22 Feb 2010 13:15:27 GMT
The Office of Fair Trading has told estate agents they don’t need to be regulated. Surprised? Well here’s the twist: they want to be regulated.
The Office of Fair Trading has told estate agents they don’t need to be regulated. Surprised? Well here’s the twist: they want to be regulated.
AAA-rated Jordison warns on potential UK property setback Mon, 22 Feb 2010 10:58:05 GMT
Threadneedle UK Property manager Don Jordison expects that money will continue to flow into the sector until the next 'setback', a potential consequence of uncertainty over sterling or QE.
Threadneedle UK Property manager Don Jordison expects that money will continue to flow into the sector until the next 'setback', a potential consequence of uncertainty over sterling or QE.
Property market needs alternatives to estate agents, OFT urges Thu, 18 Feb 2010 13:02:52 GMT
Competition to estate agents and tighter rules on payments would increase value for buyers and sellers, OFT report says, but sector escapes tougher regulation.
Competition to estate agents and tighter rules on payments would increase value for buyers and sellers, OFT report says, but sector escapes tougher regulation.
Why property can thrive in inflationary or deflationary environments Fri, 12 Feb 2010 08:00:00 GMT
Stenham's £42 million building sale illustrates a commercial property revival, but managing director Paul Arenson believes the asset class can thrive in both inflationary and deflationary worlds.
Stenham's £42 million building sale illustrates a commercial property revival, but managing director Paul Arenson believes the asset class can thrive in both inflationary and deflationary worlds.
Buy-to-let recovers further but regulation could choke growth Thu, 11 Feb 2010 10:32:42 GMT
Buy-to-let lending continues to increase, but remains ‘below the level of activity which is needed to enhance a vibrant private rental sector’.
Buy-to-let lending continues to increase, but remains ‘below the level of activity which is needed to enhance a vibrant private rental sector’.
LGIM launches government property fund for pension investors Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:52:01 GMT
Fund aims to beat inflation by 4% by investing in properties let to government organisations.
Fund aims to beat inflation by 4% by investing in properties let to government organisations.
Mortgage approvals fall in December Mon, 01 Feb 2010 11:07:45 GMT
Mortgage approvals fell for the first time since late 2008, Bank of England data shows.
Mortgage approvals fell for the first time since late 2008, Bank of England data shows.
House prices to grow 20% in four years Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:05:00 GMT
A massive shortfall in housing completions will push house prices 20% higher by the end of 2013, economists predict.
A massive shortfall in housing completions will push house prices 20% higher by the end of 2013, economists predict.
House prices start 2010 on the rise Fri, 29 Jan 2010 08:56:14 GMT
House prices continued to rise in January, but Nationwide maintains that worsening housing affordability limits the potential for further rises.
House prices continued to rise in January, but Nationwide maintains that worsening housing affordability limits the potential for further rises.
Mortgage arrears not a profit-making opportunity, FSA tells lenders Tue, 26 Jan 2010 08:52:55 GMT
Mortgage lenders face tougher rules on how they handle arrears and what charges they levy.
Mortgage lenders face tougher rules on how they handle arrears and what charges they levy.
Skipton mortgage borrowers face shock rise in loan rates Thu, 21 Jan 2010 09:06:54 GMT
Building society invokes 'exceptional circumstances' clause to hike SVR to 4.95% from 3.5%
Building society invokes 'exceptional circumstances' clause to hike SVR to 4.95% from 3.5%
House prices jump 1.2% in first week of year Mon, 18 Jan 2010 08:51:48 GMT
House price rise helps to reverse two consecutive monthly falls in prices, as low levels of stock helped drive prices upwards.
House price rise helps to reverse two consecutive monthly falls in prices, as low levels of stock helped drive prices upwards.
Surveyors add to evidence of slowing house price rises Tue, 12 Jan 2010 00:01:00 GMT
House prices rose at a slower pace in December, according to surveyors, whose views coincide with house price indices for the month.
House prices rose at a slower pace in December, according to surveyors, whose views coincide with house price indices for the month.