'No market value' when property is repossessed
Banks do not succeed in attaining market value for properties that they repossess from their customers who have defaulted on mortgage payments, it has been claimed. 03/09/2008
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Stamp Duty 'holiday' for properties under £175k
The current £125,000 stamp duty threshold is to be raised so homebuyers will not have to pay the duty on properties costing up to £175,000 for the next twelve months. 02/09/2008
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A helping hand for homeowners to go green
Newly introduced Energy Performance Certificates will enable people looking for a home to pick one that is energy efficient and will allow landlords to market some properties as green, an expert has claimed. 29/08/2008
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| Top Mortgage Deals | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fixed Rate | Variable Rate | Discounted | Capped | ||
| Product Details | APR | Apply |
| Halifax 2yr 4.89% Fxd LTV 75% Direct Only |
7.10% |  |
| Cheltenham & Gloucester 2yr 4.99% Fixed LTV 75% |
7.20% | |
| Britannia Building Society 2yr 5.44% Fxd LTV 75% Option 3 |
6.80% | |
House Prices fall at fastest rate for 18 years
House prices in UK have seen a double-digit drop for the first time since 1990, according to the latest figures from the Nationwide. 28/08/2008
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Credit crunch not affecting family 'value'
The credit crunch is not affecting the value of the average UK family's possessions, which is likely to increase over the next five years according to new research. 22/08/2008
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"Huge potential" in Mexican property
Many investors feel there is huge potential for growth in Mexico's tourism sector, it is suggested. 15/08/2008
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Stamp Duty changes revealed - So What?
Hopes were high over the summer that the Government’s response to the housing market slump would be bold. The spin doctors were even hinting that all sorts of exciting things might happen to Stamp Duty... albeit leading to complaints from Estate Agents that sales were falling through as buyers waited to see what these were. 02/09/2008
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