Selling off Britain: Channel 4 Dispatches

If there’s been one big issue thrust down our throats since the election last year it’s been our national debt as minister after coalition minister has reminded us of the billions owed, how the government’s coffers are bare and that costs need to be cut. But a Channel 4 Dispatches programme tonight puts this debt in another light and asks the question – could we sell off the nation’s assets to help clear the debt, rather than leaning on cuts, cuts,...
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National Flood Risk Awareness Week

During the 1st to 5th November, Landmark, in association with the National Flood Forum, will be launching the first National Flood Risk Awareness Week. National Flood Awareness Week aims to raise awareness of flood risk, communicate the importance of flood risk to homeowners and business owners, and support government and public bodies in educating communities. [...]
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Example of animated heat map of Land Registry HPI

The attached animated GIF is designed as a very simple demonstration of what could be performed.  The file is a beta test.  The recommended final format would be as video rather than as an animated GIF.
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Mouseprice.com launch iPhone application

Mouseprice.com is pleased to announce the release of their iPhone application, which will allow users to check property valuations on the move. The application, which is released today, is the first of its kind to be released in the UK. It will make searching for valuation comparables and property price data on the go easier [...]
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Not as predicted: house prices rise in July

Despite recent speculation that house prices are set for another fall, today's report from the Halifax reveals that prices in July were 0.6 per cent higher than in June. But at 4.9 per cent this year-on-year increase is below June's 6.3 per cent and May's 6.9 per cent. The Halifax findings are in line with the latest FindaProperty.com House Prices & Affordability Index. Our figures show that house prices were unchanged between June and July, with a modest annual...
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House price news: properties flood onto the market

Property prices slipped by 0.6 per cent in June, according to the latest Halifax House Price Index and follows a half per cent decline in May and 0.1 per cent fall in April. Annually, house prices to grow by 6.3 per cent and the average property value in the UK now stands at £166,203. According to the Halifax report, the rate of house price growth is being slowed down by a flood of homes coming on to the market as many people finally feel confident enough to try and move house. This...
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House price news: will it be a double dip?

House prices in the UK inched up by 0.1 per cent in June to an average of £170,111, according to the latest report from the Nationwide.  In contrast, the annual rate of growth slowed for the second consecutive month, from 9.8 per cent in May to 8.7 per cent. Martin Gahbauer, Nationwide's Chief Economist, said: "Barring a significant pick-up in house prices over the next few months, the annual rate of inflation should continue to drift lower, in light of the very strong...
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How much is my house worth?

Now that websites such as FindaProperty.com and Primelocation.com hold details of thousands of homes for sale both in your local area and nationally from the most affordable (a £7,000 beach hut in Devon) to the most expensive (a Surrey mansion at £70 million), it begs the question - 'how much is my house worth?' Here are the main sources of information if you’re trying to find a way to ‘value my home’. 1. Look at recent sold house prices on your road and in the area Pros: Tells you...
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Land Registry House Price Index – April 2010

The data from April’s Land Registry House Price Index Report shows that the average value for a property in England and Wales is £165,596. Annual house price change has increased from last month to 8.5 per cent. This is the sixth consecutive month in which the figure has been positive. The monthly change is also [...]
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The big debate: fixed or tracker mortgages?

Advertising feature Our Mortgage Special lets you choose a two-year fixed rate for either 25%, 50% or 75% of your total borrowing requirements, with the remainder on a lifetime tracker rate. The tracker rate will go up and down at a fixed percentage above the Bank of England base rate for the life of the loan. Both the fixed and tracker mortgage loans will have the same interest rate at the time they are arranged. And because we want you to feel comfortable about your mortgage, our split...
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