Latest Property News

• FSA cracks down on unscrupulous lenders
  

  Published 25th Jun 2010

  Homeowners who are in mortgage arrears or who take out sale and rent back agreements will be better protected, thanks to new rules from the Financial Services Authority

• Greece puts its islands up for sale to save economy
  

  Published 25th Jun 2010

  There's little that shouts "seriously rich" as much as a little island in the sun to call your own

• Home repossessions fall to two-year low
  

  Published 24th Jun 2010

  The number of people who lost their home fell to a two-year low during the first quarter of the year, figures show

• Mortgage approvals rise for third month in a row
  

  Published 24th Jun 2010

  The number of mortgages approved for house purchase rose to its highest level this year during May, figures showed yesterday

• Budget: Capital gains tax rise lets buy-to-let landlords off hook
  

  Published 23rd Jun 2010

  Many buy-to-let landlords and second homeowners will be breathing a sigh of relief after the much-trailed increase in capital gains tax (CGT) proved more modest than some had feared

• Mortgage rates hit their lowest point in seven years... but it helps if you've got a 20% deposit
  

  Published 23rd Jun 2010

  The average cost of a two-year fixed rate mortgage has fallen to its lowest level for nearly seven years

• First-time buyers face tougher mortgage restrictions
  

  Published 21st Jun 2010

  Mortgage cap Bank of England First-time buyers could face another hurdle in the shape of a mortgage cap