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House prices rise in January

House prices rise in JanuaryLast month saw house prices rise for the seventh consecutive time, according to the Halifax House Price Index.

The increase was a moderate 0.6 per cent and takes the average price to 9.9 per cent... Full Story

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  • 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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  • Time to fix?

    House hunters attracted to the market because of lower property prices have a difficult decision to make about the type of mortgage they take out. All across the industry, there's debate about whether borrowers are better off with a fixed rate, or a variable rate.    Full Story

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