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First-time buyers can buy a house with 5% deposit
A developer is selling three-bedroom shared ownership homes in Chichester which require a deposit of less than £4,000.
Dragons' Den's Peter Jones lowers asking price
The entrepreneur has reduced the asking price of his Bucks pad - find out how much it costs now, plus what it looks like inside.
'Discreet' sellers return to London homes market
Prime London properties are fetching premium prices as an acute shortage fuels off-market sales in the capital.
Strong start to 2011 for UK property market
New applicant registrations were up 25 per cent at the start of January 2011, compared with the same period last year.
'Stamp duty fever' grips London property market
January alone has seen a huge boom in the number of £1m-plus homes for sale, as investors hope to beat the April 5 deadline.
Rents fall for first time in 11 months
The UK average fell by 1.2 per cent in December, but rents could be back on the rise before spring.
Compare average 2011 house prices in 20 UK cities
We reveal how much one and two-bedroom flats and three and four-bedroom houses are selling for in different cities around Britain.
City bonuses won't affect London property market
Contrary to predictions, an expert has said that big payouts are unlikely to have a "huge impact" on the capital's housing market.
Old hospital site to be used for 800 new homes
The disused Harold Wood site will provide affordable housing that the London borough of Havering has been "crying out for".
Central London rents increased 16% in 2010
Residential rents in the capital rose by 2.2 per cent during the final quarter and are set to continue rising over the next year.
Foreign buyers boost country estate values in UK
Large rural properties within commutable distance of London are proving increasingly popular with international investors.
Average rents 2011: compare rent costs in UK cities
From one-bed flats to four-bed houses, here's how much it costs to rent property in 20 major UK cities, from Belfast to London.
Prime London property shows signs of value growth
While headlines warn of decreasing house prices across the UK, for top properties in London it's quite a different story, say experts.
Shared ownership case study: a happy customer
A first-time buyer explains why she chose to part-buy and part-rent her Buckinghamshire home and what she thinks of the scheme.
Shared ownership case study: the negative story
Part-rent part-buy schemes can be great for first-time buyers - but, as this real-life story shows, sometimes things can go wrong.
London property investment hot spots for 2011
Investors may be interested and surprised by these predictions for the most lucrative areas in which to buy London property next year.
Brits spend £250-500 on Christmas presents
Research reveals that Brits splash the cash at Christmas but risk burglary by storing the gifts all in one place.
Central London property boosted by eurozone
House prices in the capital have experienced an increase driven by buyers from the eurozone, Knight Frank claims.
Surrey super-mansion for sale
If you're going to be snowed in, it might as well be in a property that has its own pool, games room, cinema and wine store...
House hunters 'pay more to live in market towns'
Property buyers are happy to fork out an expensive premium to obtain their dream home in a traditional English market town.
Property of the week: oast house in Kent
Ever wanted a circular lounge? This quirky new-build might be the answer...
House affordability 'affecting Londoners' family plans'
House affordability 'affecting Londoners' family plans'
Regional Focus: Brighton
With its promenade, palace and pier, Brighton is well known as a holiday hot spot, especially attractive to the day-tripper.
London Mayoral candidates discuss housing
The competing candidates to become the Mayor of London have launched their manifestos at the start of a six-week election campaign, giving details of their plans for housing in the capital - but who has the best plans for the capital?
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