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June house prices rise 0.9%

Nationwide building society says house prices in June rose by 0.9 per cent.

The three month rate of change was positive for the first time since December 2007, but Nationwide said a "sustained... Full Story

Mortgage approvals rise 'modestly' as remortgaging falls
Mortgage approvals in May rose slightly while remortgaging hit a real low. Full Story
Subsidence risk as temperature soars
Homeowners are being warned to take steps to reduce the risk of subsidence now as temperatures are set to rise this summer. Full Story

Asking prices fall
House asking prices fall for first time in five months as sellers compete to attract buyers Full Story
Landlords snapping up bargain properties
Landlords have been buying more properties in the last quarter according to a survey. Full Story

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Property industry welcomes new ministers
Hopes are high the new appointments will initiate a "new focus" for the challenges currently facing the weary housing market. Full Story

BBQ season is upon us…
The Met Office has announced summer 2009 is likely to be a glorious affair, with temperatures reaching Mediterranean standards. So what better way to celebrate the forthcoming sunshine than with a barbecue? Full Story

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How committed to rural communities is the government?
Following the Taylor review housing minister Margaret Beckett, announced the government would do more to help those living in rural areas, and in particular concentrate on the difficulty of buying a first home in rural areas, where prices can be ten times the average salary. Full Story

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Overseas property

Investment opportunities in Costa Rica
Eco-tourism, low cost living and 'La Pura Vida' is attracting UK buyers to invest in holiday homes in Costa Rica. Full Story

Property finance

Mortgage approvals rise 'modestly' as remortgaging falls
Mortgage approvals in May rose slightly while remortgaging hit a real low. Full Story

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Planting Mango Tango- one of the longest blooming shrubs in the world
With the weather looking glorious for the May Bank holiday it’s the perfect opportunity to get planting! Full Story

Property books

Grand Designs Handbook- the blueprint for building your dream home, by Kevin McCloud
Grand Designs presenter Kevin McCloud offers his advice on how to design and build your dream home. Full Story

Forthcoming property shows

Property Investor Show & Homebuyer Show - North
May 8th – May 10th 2009, GMEX Manchester Building upon the success of the recent shows, Homebuyer Events is delighted to present The Property Investor Show & Homebuyer Show North in Manchester for the 4th consecutive year. ...more

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