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Homeowners in mortgage arrears to get better protection from new rules by FSA

Posted by discountlandlord 853 days ago (http://www.discountlandlord.co.uk)
Category: Business
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has proposed new rules to protect homeowners who are in mortgage arrears. The new rules will aim to ensure bor[...] read more »
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Letting Agents see increased demand from “Reluctant Tenants”.

Posted by discountlandlord 853 days ago (http://www.discountlandlord.co.uk)
Category: Business
The UK’s private rental sector is experiencing an increase in “reluctant tenants” with research among landlords revealing that 54% believe consumers [...] read more »
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Houses are Less “Affordable” than 50 years ago

Posted by discountlandlord 858 days ago (http://www.discountlandlord.co.uk)
Category: Business
Although the quality of homes has improved a lot during the last 5 decades, houses have become less “affordable” for homebuyers compared to 50 years [...] read more »
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Landlords are Looking to Expand Their Portfolios

Posted by discountlandlord 860 days ago (http://www.discountlandlord.co.uk)
Category: Business
Despite the difficulty in securing the buy-to-let loans, property investors show interest in expanding their portfolio in the first Quarter of 2010. read more »
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“Mismatch of Demand and Supply” Boosts Property Prices

Posted by discountlandlord 861 days ago (http://www.discountlandlord.co.uk)
Category: Business
Property asking prices increased by 4.1% annually in January 2010 due to the increasing demand and drop in supply within the housing market (the bigg[...] read more »
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Confidence Comes Back within the Buy-To-Let Sector

Posted by discountlandlord 861 days ago (http://www.discountlandlord.co.uk)
Category: Business
Survey revealed that buy-to-let investors expressed confidence in the Private Housing Sector - as there are an increasing number of professional land[...] read more »
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Landlords Reveal Government Regulations are top concern for 2010

Posted by discountlandlord 864 days ago (http://www.discountlandlord.co.uk)
Category: Business
Research has shown that landlords in the UK are concerned about more Government regulations, although such guidelines may help to offer tenants peace[...] read more »
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Commercial Property Returns Rise to its Highest

Posted by discountlandlord 867 days ago (http://www.discountlandlord.co.uk)
Category: Business
UK commercial property left an unexpected strong note by the end of 2009 with the record of its largest monthly increase in the index history. read more »
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1million homeowners use credit cards to cover housing costs.

Posted by discountlandlord 867 days ago (http://www.discountlandlord.co.uk)
Category: Business
Reports suggest that up to 1million households have borrowed money on credit cards in order to pay their mortgage or rent over the past year; meaning[...] read more »
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Britons Facing Pressure due to Expensive Living

Posted by discountlandlord 868 days ago (http://www.discountlandlord.co.uk)
Category: Business
Under the recession, many Britons suggested they would avoid using heating to save money on bills for rent and mortgage payments; and some continued [...] read more »
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Home Insurance Advice on Severe Winter Weather

Posted by discountlandlord 871 days ago (http://www.discountlandlord.co.uk)
Category: Business
Following the recent heavy snowfall, the United Kingdom is covered in inches of snow and surrounded by freezing cold air. It is important that homeow[...] read more »
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Home insurance claims set to rise as a result of New Years Eve damage

Posted by discountlandlord 871 days ago (http://www.discountlandlord.co.uk)
Category: Business
A comparison website has predicted an increase in home insurance claims as a result of New Years Eve parties and the Christmas season. read more »
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More UK homeowners consider move to rental sector.

Posted by discountlandlord 871 days ago (http://www.discountlandlord.co.uk)
Category: Business
A recent report by Unbiased.co.uk found that an increasing number of UK homeowners are considering selling their residential home and moving into a r[...] read more »
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Housing benefit bill rises to £20bn.

Posted by discountlandlord 871 days ago (http://www.discountlandlord.co.uk)
Category: Business
A huge £20bn will be paid out in housing benefits this year as the recession forces families onto benefits. read more »
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The Private Rental Sector - overview 2009

Posted by discountlandlord 888 days ago (http://www.discountlandlord.co.uk)
Category: Business
A summary of the ups and downs of the private rental sector over the past year. read more »
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