Property finance and investment news

Landlords save cash following reform

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... Full Story

Liberal Democrats construct housing plans
The Liberal Democrats have presented their proposals to slow the "downward spiral" in the UK housing market. Full Story
Mortgage overpayments still common
Many Brits are still willing to make overpayments on their mortgages, despite a soaring cost of living, according to new research. Full Story
Shelter questions buy-to-let security
Shelter has pointed to the danger of relying on buy-to-let investors for long-term property needs. Full Story

Pensioners ride out property downturn
Pensioners still hold a vast amount of equity in their property, despite a short-term decline in house prices, according to new research. Full Story
Alliance & Leicester cuts mortgage costs
Alliance and Leicester (A&L) has announced it will cut the cost of borrowing on its mortgage portfolio, with effect from today. Full Story
Buy-to-let lending falls
The number of buy-to-let mortgage deals being agreed slumped during the first half of the year, as the sector succumbed to the wider market slowdown. Full Story

Home information packs

NAEA & Rics launch joint Hips attack
In case homebuyers had forgotten about home information packs (Hips) the National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA) has launched a brand new, scathing attack today.Full Story

Forthcoming property investment shows

The Property Investor and Homebuyer Show, Glasgow
October 19th – October 21st 2007, SECC, Glasgow One of the biggest investment exhibition...more
London Landlord Day
4th September 2008, Olympia, London Organised by the London Landlord Partnership, London Landlord Day is a gathering of the city's investors to discuss all elements of the rental market....more

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Buy-to-let investors

Landlords save cash following reform
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. Full Story

First-time buyers

First-time buyers getting older
The average age of first-time buyers is continuing to increase, according to research from mform.co.uk. Full Story

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