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Empty homes: Properties with potential
Wednesday, 21 October 2009
Britain is in the midst of an empty housing crisis with a million homes vacant. But now savvy self-help groups and pro-active local councils are trying to bring them back to life. Graham Norwood reports
New home buyers push up mortgage lending
Tuesday, 20 October 2009
A total of £12.5bn was advanced during September, the second highest figure this year.
Sam Dunn: ‘Will noisy neighbours prevent us from selling our home?’
Wednesday, 14 October 2009
House Doctor
Ikea: Flat pack and fabulous
Wednesday, 14 October 2009
Cheap, practical and loved across the globe, Ikea designs have become modern classics. As the ubiquitous Billy bookcase enters its fourth decade, Kate Watson-Smyth asks the experts to select their favourite pieces
Home interiors: The exhibitionist's shopping list
Wednesday, 7 October 2009
Gallery gift shops have a lot more to offer than arty posters and souvenir pencils. By Kate Watson-Smyth
Mortgage rates cut
Tuesday, 6 October 2009
The move by three major lenders is a further sign that competition is creeping back into the market.
House prices rise for third month in a row
Tuesday, 6 October 2009
The average UK property now costs £163,533, £9,000 more than when prices hit their trough in April this year.
House prices at highest level for a year
Friday, 2 October 2009
House prices rose for the fifth month in a row during September, pushing property values back up to levels last seen 12 months ago, research showed today.
Tony Blair selling constituency home
Thursday, 1 October 2009
Tony Blair is selling his former constituency home for £300,000, it was announced today.
Online property search: The DIY sellers
Wednesday, 30 September 2009
The rise of the online property search is challenging high street house sellers, as large fees and poor service encourage a new breed of savvy do-it-yourself vendors to cut out the middle man. Miranda Bryant reports
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