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The bank holiday and Royal Wedding did little to deter house hunters this April.

Estate agents say home sales stable in April

The April bank holidays did little to deter house hunters as an average of eight properties per branch were sold over the month.

October saw a 0.7 decrease in average home values

Bad news for homeowners as values drop again

The value of an average UK home decreased by more than a month's wages in October, reports say.

Surveying is essential, says Rics

Surveys on potential homes essential, says Rics

Paying for a survey on a house before you buy could save money in the long-term, says Rics.

Only 128,680 properties became available in the past year.

Number of new homes built at record low

The number of new homes built last year was the lowest on record.

Securing a mortgage just as difficult as three months ago

Securing a mortgage 'no easier than in July'

Confidence in the housing market is lower than it was three months ago.

Homeowners urged to carry out checks

Check homes for subsidence, comparison site advises

Insurers are bracing themselves for a high volume of claims relating to subsidence, according to moneysupermarket.com.

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UK house sales expectations improve

Rics: House sales will improve

Rics members have indicated that house sales will improve over the next three months, despite falling prices.

Confidence in mortgage availability improves.

Brits less concerned about mortgage availability

Mortgage access no longer as large a deterrent to purchase a home.

Houses need to be more affordable

Houses 'need to become more affordable'

Houses 'need to become more affordable'

Housing policy 'should be clarified'

Expert: Housing policy clarity needed

Expert: Housing policy clarity needed

Estate agents accuse mortgage lenders of undervaluing homes

Mortgage lenders accused of devaluing properties by estate agents

Estate agents are accusing mortgage lenders of undervaluing homes causing sales and remortgages to fall through.

The government says students can be a "real problem" for communities

Property group concerns over 'nimby's charter'

Proposals to clamp down on houses of multiple occupation (HMOs) have been met with anger from housing groups.

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Video: Homeowner Mortgage Support Scheme launched

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Video: Sarah Beeny advises on the 'Unplandlord'

In this video Sarah Beeny, of Channel 4's Property Ladder, offers her advice for any 'Unplandlords', including how to find tenants, administration issues and management of the property.

The Emirates has won the award

Property 'Oscars' receive record number of entries

Property 'Oscars' receive record number of entries

Top executives met for a rural housing crisis

Rural housing crisis brings top executives together

The Commission for Rural Communities brought the group of housing, economic and finance executives together in a bid to find solutions to the lack of affordable housing in rural areas.

Channel 4's Dispatches will be looking at the plans to build 3m homes

This week's property TV shows

Channel 4's Dispatches news show will be focusing on the new targets to build three million homes by 2020.

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Grand Designs Live

Grand Designs Live, based on the successful Channel 4 TV series presented by architect Kevin McCloud, will offer products and advice to self-builders.

David Dimbleby presents How We Built Britain on BBC One this Sunday

This week's property TV shows

David Dimbleby's How We Built Britain series looks at Britain's extraordinary buildings as well as the ones we have taken to the most.

Kevin McCloud and his new team of experts host Grand Designs:Trade Secrets on More 4

This week's property TV shows

<i>Grand Designs: Trade Secrets</i> gives expert tips and advice on interiors and self-building.

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Alaris

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Alaris specialise in quality Bathrooms and Kitchens along with many other unique products for your home. The range of kitchens, kitchen worktops and bathrooms is extensive and the highest quality so you are sure to find what you want. New bathroom furniture, bathroom suites, taps, showers and cabinets are added regularly.

Bathrooms365

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Bathroom365 supply all areas of your new bathroom - leading-edge designed bathroom suites, stylish bathroom taps and showers, all styles and forms of shower enclosures and a vast collection of bathroom furniture.

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Fitmykitchen are specialist suppliers of kitchen appliances, sink taps, waste bins and furniture. So whatever you want from kitchen sink taps to waste bins look no further than fitmykitchen, UK, the specialist suppliers of kitchen appliances, stainless steel sink taps, waste bins and kitchen furniture.

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We help people buying property all over the UK to minimise Stamp Duty Land Tax on residential and commercial property. If you are looking at purchasing a new home or business premises over £500,000, contact us today by completing the form on the right

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For hardwood furniture, including Solid Oak, Mango, Mahogany, Sheesham, Acacia, Ash and Birch, look no further than Oak Furniture Land.

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Whatever type of home improvement or garden remodelling project you have, Rated People can help you to identify the right tradesmen for the job in a way that is quick, easy, convenient and, as it is based on real-life recommendations, trustworthy.

Residential Land

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If you are looking for short or long term rentals in Central London, Residential Land have a portfolio of over 1200 flats and houses in the best postcodes across the Capital.

Simply Bedrooms

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Simply Bedrooms, a part of Sleepwell Bedrooms Ltd, supplying quality beds, wardrobes, sliding door wardrobes and bedroom furniture at low prices and great service, London and Home Counties Specialists.

Door Handles UK

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Door Handles UK is the UK's largest online range of Door Handle accessories, Door Hinges, Locks and Latches and so much more and all at genuine internet prices. We have a wide range of Chrome, Brass and Glass Crystal Mortice door knobs in both traditional and contemporary designs, whatever your taste and budget you will find a design to suit.

Woodlands Furniture

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We are an established family business situated in rural Herefordshire specialising in beautiful handcrafted classic reproduction furniture. Our comprehensive ranges are readily available from stock.

WowBBQ

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Welcome to the World of Weber. We are the largest independent online Weber BBQ retailer in the United Kingdom. WOWbbq.co.uk is a Weber Partner Store and can give you the best advice for all your Weber BBQ needs.

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