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Now is a 'good time' to self-build an eco home

Now is a good time to consider self-building an eco-home as an alternative to buying a new property, according to one company.

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'Weather the storm' of negative equity

First-time buyers who find themselves with negative equity should try and "weather the storm", it has been advised.

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Prime property in London is 'insulated from troubles'

People looking for prime property in London may be pleased to hear that, according to one expert, this sector may be shielded from the problems in the wider market.

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House prices 'will fall but not crash'

UK house prices are expected to fall further over the next few years, but not crash, one expert has surmised.

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Now is a 'good time to buy despite credit crunch'

Now may be a good time to buy a house despite the ongoing credit crunch, it has been claimed.

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Househunters 'should choose a suitable mortgage'

Househunters should be sure to opt for a mortgage product that meets their needs, according to one expert's advice.

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'Subdued' lending in March reported

Lending for home purchases in March has remained subdued, according to recently released figures.

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De-cluttering 'helps to sell homes'

Homeowners looking to move house have been advised to take the time to de-clutter their rooms to make it more appealing to those looking around.

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Million pound property sales increase in UK

Million pound property sales in the UK have increased by 36 per cent, according to new statistics.

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First-time buyers safe from repossessions?

People who have stepped onto the housing ladder for the first time may be the least affected by the recent surge in repossessions, it has been claimed.

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Argentina has 'good future potential'

People looking for a good place to move abroad may like to consider Argentina, according to one expert.

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London's prime property market is 'more stable'

London's prime property market has established more stability in recent months compared to the national domestic market, it has been claimed.

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BoE 'should do more' with interest rates

The Bank of England will need to adjust the interest rate in coming months in order to boost the housing market, it has been claimed.

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Lack of storage 'could lead to garden thefts'

A lack of storage space may lead to the theft of personal items, it has been claimed.

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'Location over price' for London renters

Househunters looking to rent a property in London are more concerned with location than house price, it has been claimed.

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Disappointment over BoE rate decision

The Bank of England's (BoE) decision to maintain a five per cent interest rate has disappointed some in the housing industry, it has emerged.

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Location 'top priority for home buyers'

UK househunters consider location to be their top priority when looking for a new home, according to new statistics.

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Croatia 'is a stunning and fascinating country'

Househunters looking abroad for a new housing opportunity may like to consider Croatia as an option, according to one expert.

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Renovation 'may increase property values'

Homeowners may be able to increase the value of their property by undertaking a series of renovation projects, it has been claimed.

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London 'still popular despite credit crunch'

London is still a popular location for house-buyers and renters despite the current economic climate, it has been claimed.

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Confidence boost welcomed by housing industry

The resurgence in consumer confidence predicted by the Bank of England in its financial stability report has been welcomed by the National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA).

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FMB: New builds over new settlements

The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has called on the government to reform the planning system and allow all areas to have new builds.

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Pressure mounts for interest rate cuts

Pressure is mounting on the Bank of England to cut the base interest rate as soon as possible, it has been posited.

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Renovation tips to 'boost property value'

Householders looking to renovate their property have been offered tips by an industry body.

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'Negative growth' in April house prices

Negative house price growth has been recorded by one estate agency, it has emerged.

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Italy is a 'cost-efficient option for buyers'

Britons thinking of moving abroad may like to consider southern Italy as an option.

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Hips 'have made little impact'

Home Information Packs (Hips) have not prevented the practices of gazumping and gazundering, it has been claimed.

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Lending figures 'show slowdown'

A dip in lending has been experienced in the UK, according to new statistics.

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Abbey 'increases market share in light of lending slowdown'

People planning to move home may be interested to learn that Abbey has increased its share in the housing market.

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Gardening dos and don'ts

When moving home, people should increase the value of their property by improving it's garden, it has been advised.

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Modular housing 'more eco-friendly'

Househunters hoping to move into an environmentally-friendly house may be pleased to hear that modular houses have "superior insulation" compared to other forms of housing.

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