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Construction confidence falls to 10-year low
– from Thomson Financial News 06 May 2008
A survey of the construction sector in the UK has found that confidence levels are at their lowest level for almost 10 years.
UK housing market should expect further falls
– from IFAonline 28 April 2008
The housing market in the UK is unlikely to avoid the price falls that are affecting markets around the world.
Mortgage lending falls by 17%
– from the Guardian 19 April 2008
Mortgage lending in the UK fell by 17% in March compared with figures from a year ago.
Hard times for UK economy, but no recession
– from the Telegraph 14 April 2008
While the forecast has been gloomy for the UK economy, the evidence shows that the country isn’t moving towards recession.
House prices fall at fastest rate since 1992
– from the International Business Times 09 April 2008
A survey by mortgage lender HBOS has found that house prices fell by 2.5% in March, the fastest fall since the last recession.
Government warned over green homes target
– from the Press Association 31 March 2008
A shift in government policy is needed if the housing industry is to achieve carbon emissions targets, according to the WWF.
UK house prices rise in March
– from Trading Markets.com 24 March 2008
House prices have risen in March, according to a survey by online estate agent Rightmove.
Confidence in economy falls to 6-year low
– from AFX News Limited 17 March 2008
A survey by Lloyds TSB has shown that confidence in the UK economy has fallen for the sixth month running, reaching a six-year low.
Chancellor to bring in 25-year fixed mortgages
– from the Telegraph 11 March 2008
The Chancellor Alistair Darling will change mortgage rules, so lenders can offer longer term fixed-rate loans.
Interest rates should “fall to 4 per cent”
– from the Telegraph 03 March 2008
A former member of the Monetary Policy Committee has said that interest rates should be cut to 4%.
Renewed optimism in housing market
– from Homemove.co.uk 24 February, 2008
House sales increased in January, according to the National Association of Estate Agents survey.
MPC member warns of rise in mortgage bills
– from The Telegraph, 20 February 2008
A key member of the Monetary Policy Committee has warned that many homeowners could see a sudden rise in mortgage bills in the coming months.
Interest rate cut to be passed on to borrowers
– from house-builder.co.uk, 11 February 2008
Many mortgage lenders have said they will pass on the recent interest rate cut to ease lending conditions.
House prices stay stable in January
– from Reuters UK, 05 February 2008
House prices remained steady in January, according to figures released by the UK’s biggest mortgage lender.
House price fall continues
– from BBC.co.uk 31 January 2008
House prices have fallen for the third consecutive month, according to a survey by a major mortgage lender.
Plans announced to speed up property search times
– from house-builder.co.uk 18 January 2008
The government has revealed plans to make property searches faster and cheaper, part of a drive to improve the home buying process.
House price fall ‘at 1992 rate’
– from BBC 16 January 2008
The Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors has said that house prices are falling at a rate not seen since the 1990s.
Halifax reports December rise in house prices
– from the Financial Times 09 January 2008
House prices rose unexpectedly in December, according to a report from Britain’s biggest mortgage lender.
Interest rate cut expected in February
– from Reuters UK 04 January 2008
Economists are expecting three interest rate cuts in 2008, with the first expected in February.
Housing predictions for 2008
– from Reuters UK 02 January 2008
Experts in the housing industry predict what will happen in the housing market in 2008.
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