Housing market speeds towards ‘crisis point’ as average price rises £10000 in a year – Telegraph.co.uk

The housing market prices are rising higher than ever before. With prices rising to 10,000 pounds, some experts have declared this a “crisis.” Many areas such as the east of England, North East, and London, have experience abnormal pricing patterns. It is probable that this rise in pricing has also caused the housing market to […]

House price slowdown is excellent news – even if estate agents disagree – The Guardian

It’s good news if housing prices aren’t rising quickly. This means more people can buy. This means more homes will be lived in. It is also good for the economy. The only people who might not be pleased are those who invest in real estate because they won’t make quite as much money on each […]

Five of the hottest properties for sale in Glasgow right now – Glasgow Live

Glasgow is in Scotland. If you have ever been there or if you want to live there you might be interested in seeing the kinds of properties people are buying. This shows you five of the hottest right now. It can give you an idea of what’s working and what isn’t in the real estate […]

Buying furniture: How to tell the good from the bad, and how to buy right – Domain News

As a new homeowner you may want furniture that is quality and long lasting, but how can you recognize a quality piece of furniture? You will need to check out how it is made and the materials used as well as make sure that there is a warranty involved in the purchase. To ensure that […]

Too much hinges on house prices: but Britain may yet avoid a crash – The Guardian

In Great Britain the housing market has remained steady since a crash in the 80s and 90s. However, due to a new and stricter tax laws, the market has considerably slowed down. Skyrocketing housing prices also prevented sales. The demographics in England hardly match those of the 80s and 90s, and therefore it is unlikely […]

Nottingham named in UK’s Top 3 cities for first-time property buyers – West Bridgford Wire

Nottingham finds itself in the top three cities in the United Kingdom for first time buyers. A study by Post Office Money states that 89% of the homes in Nottingham are suitable for first time home buyers. The study was completed by assessing the average salary of the area and comparing that to the cost […]

Demand returns for holiday homes – but supply remains low – Independent.ie

Holiday homes have seen a resurgence on the open market recently. Buyers want to invest in these properties, especially in the UK. Cities such as Galway and Mayo have seen a resurgence in home buying opportunities. The holiday housing market is the most popular of the bunch. They provide respite for weary families who want […]

Is it a bad idea to buy a property in London if it’s not home for life? – The Guardian

The online version of a major UK newspaper has published a question and answer piece about buying and selling a home. A young man raises the question about buying a home, but not for life. He wants to buy a flat in London, then sell it later when he wants to settle down and start […]

UK house price rises slow to four-year low, says Halifax – The Guardian

Currently in the united kingdom, researchers are starting to see a slow down in the housing prices, to a new four year low that was recently discovered. The only things that are really keeping these prices even somewhat raised is the low interest rates in conjunction with the lack of new homes that are going […]

Total UK wealth tops £10tn thanks to City and property boom – The Guardian

The online version of a UK newspaper has issued an article about the property boom in the UK. The article cited a major bank, which reported that the total wealth of the UK now exceeds ten trillion pounds, up from 892 billion pounds last year. The article noted that there was an inequity in wealth, […]