http://www.aboutproperty.co.uk/ All the latest news from www.aboutproperty.co.uk Copyright 2006 Adfero Ltd. Adfero RSS http://www.aboutproperty.co.uk/Images/logo_small.gif http://www.aboutproperty.co.uk/ http://www.aboutproperty.co.uk/news/property-investment/buy-let/landlords-save-cash-following-reform-$1238318.htm http://www.aboutproperty.co.uk/news/property-investment/buy-let/landlords-save-cash-following-reform-$1238318.htm Landlords who sold property in the second quarter of 2008 could have paid as little has half the capital gains tax (CGT) of those who sold earlier. Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00:00:11 +0100 http://www.aboutproperty.co.uk/news/property-finance/mortgages/mortgage-deposits-up-43-in-year-$1237922.htm http://www.aboutproperty.co.uk/news/property-finance/mortgages/mortgage-deposits-up-43-in-year-$1237922.htm Mortgage borrowers are being hit by a sharp increase in the deposits required to secure best-buy mortgage deals. Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.aboutproperty.co.uk/news/buying-and-selling-property/savills-sees-profits-slump-$1238204.htm http://www.aboutproperty.co.uk/news/buying-and-selling-property/savills-sees-profits-slump-$1238204.htm Profits at luxury estate agent Savills have fallen significantly "reflecting weaker market conditions in the UK and Europe". Thu, 28 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.aboutproperty.co.uk/news/uk-property/england-eastern/tesco-scuppers-eco-town-proposal-$1238298.htm http://www.aboutproperty.co.uk/news/uk-property/england-eastern/tesco-scuppers-eco-town-proposal-$1238298.htm One of the 15 remaining proposals to build an eco-town has been abandoned after Tesco pulled out of the plan. Thu, 28 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.aboutproperty.co.uk/news/house-prices/nationwide/nationwide-house-prices-down-10-5--$1238192.htm http://www.aboutproperty.co.uk/news/house-prices/nationwide/nationwide-house-prices-down-10-5--$1238192.htm The average property in the UK has lost more than tenth of it value over the last year, according to the latest research from the Nationwide. Thu, 28 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.aboutproperty.co.uk/news/98-concerned-over-stamp-duty-$1238249.htm http://www.aboutproperty.co.uk/news/98-concerned-over-stamp-duty-$1238249.htm The vast majority of estate agents believe consumer confidence has been damaged by indecision over the future of stamp duty, according to the latest study. Thu, 28 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.aboutproperty.co.uk/news/uk-property/scotland/house-prices-rise-in-scotland-$1238294.htm http://www.aboutproperty.co.uk/news/uk-property/scotland/house-prices-rise-in-scotland-$1238294.htm House prices in Scotland have continued to rise, bucking the national trend, according to the latest figures. Thu, 28 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.aboutproperty.co.uk/news/buying-and-selling-property/chelsea-makes-29m-profit-$1238219.htm http://www.aboutproperty.co.uk/news/buying-and-selling-property/chelsea-makes-29m-profit-$1238219.htm Chelsea Building Society has announced a robust trading update, despite "unprecedented difficulties" in world financial markets. Thu, 28 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.aboutproperty.co.uk/news/home-improvement/eco-friendly-improvements/estate-agents-attacked-over-green-knowledge-$1237959.htm http://www.aboutproperty.co.uk/news/home-improvement/eco-friendly-improvements/estate-agents-attacked-over-green-knowledge-$1237959.htm Estate agents have come under attack for their lack of knowledge over green issues when it comes to selling homes. Wed, 27 Aug 2008 01:15:35 +0100 http://www.aboutproperty.co.uk/news/property-finance/shared-equity-schemes/pensioners-ride-out-property-downturn-$1237971.htm http://www.aboutproperty.co.uk/news/property-finance/shared-equity-schemes/pensioners-ride-out-property-downturn-$1237971.htm Pensioners still hold a vast amount of equity in their property, despite a short-term decline in house prices, according to new research. Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:50:46 +0100 http://www.aboutproperty.co.uk/news/property-finance/mortgages/alliance-leicester-cuts-mortgage-costs-$1237981.htm http://www.aboutproperty.co.uk/news/property-finance/mortgages/alliance-leicester-cuts-mortgage-costs-$1237981.htm Alliance and Leicester (A&L) has announced it will cut the cost of borrowing on its mortgage portfolio, with effect from today. Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:00:01 +0100 http://www.aboutproperty.co.uk/news/overseas-property/property-in-usa/america-turning-corner-$1238043.htm http://www.aboutproperty.co.uk/news/overseas-property/property-in-usa/america-turning-corner-$1238043.htm The latest data from the American housing market has offered a potential light at the end of the tunnel, suggesting the decline in the market may be easing. Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.aboutproperty.co.uk/news/new-homes/massive-loss-at-housebuilder-taylor-wimpey-$1238034.htm http://www.aboutproperty.co.uk/news/new-homes/massive-loss-at-housebuilder-taylor-wimpey-$1238034.htm Taylor Wimpey has announced a £1.54 billion loss for the first half of 2008, following a series of massive writedowns. Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.aboutproperty.co.uk/news/property-finance/mortgages/liberal-democrats-construct-housing-plans-$1238116.htm http://www.aboutproperty.co.uk/news/property-finance/mortgages/liberal-democrats-construct-housing-plans-$1238116.htm The Liberal Democrats have presented their proposals to slow the "downward spiral" in the UK housing market. Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.aboutproperty.co.uk/news/property-investment/buy-let/shelter-questions-buy-let-security-$1238059.htm http://www.aboutproperty.co.uk/news/property-investment/buy-let/shelter-questions-buy-let-security-$1238059.htm Shelter has pointed to the danger of relying on buy-to-let investors for long-term property needs. Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0100