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Can rural England be saved?

The viability of rural England has been called into question by a major report released today.

According to The Taylor Review – Living Working Countryside - the twin threats of high house prices... Full Story

Government housing targets missing the point
Government targets to reduce the environmental impact of new-build property will do nothing to reduce the overall carbon impact of the UK's built environment. Full Story
Equity release booming amid bust?
New research from the UK's largest equity release organisation finds the market remains robust, despite concern over the health of the wider market. Full Story

Property construction in turmoil
Even by recent standards today has been a truly negative day for the UK property industry – with a host of sources pointing to a major slowdown in the market. Full Story
Top ten pitfalls when investing abroad
With the property market experiencing a slow down in recent months, it is important to really understand your investment strategy and what you need to do to optimise your return and avoid any potential pitfalls. Full Story

Property TV

This week's property TV shows
Gardeners' World returns this week (Friday, 20:00, BBC Two) after excursions to some of the leading flower shows in recent weeks. Full Story

The A-Z of property TV shows

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Location features

Manchester property guide
As one of the country's most important cities, Manchester is an exciting and up-and-coming urban location for first-time buyers, those already on the property ladder and investors. Full Story

North-east London property guide

DIY, garden and lifestyle news

Floors-2-Go calls in administrators
Floors-2-Go calls in administrators to sweep up after sales slump Flooring retailer Floors-2-Go has gone into administration, blaming a falling housing market for its decline in sales. Full Story

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A Place in the Sun Live
3rd October – 5th October 2008, Earls Court, London Taking the popular Channel 4 televi...more

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