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Property finance may suffer from bank repayments

Mortgage lending 'could worsen as banks repay state support'

Access to funds remains a barrier to many first-time buyers in the UK.

Govt 'should do more for first-time buyers'

The government needs to replace some of the first-time buyer schemes it has scrapped with something else, FirstRungNow.com believes.

This quirky new-build could be yours for £599,950

Property of the week: oast house in Kent

Ever wanted a circular lounge? This quirky new-build might be the answer...

The property market has stalled, expert says.

Property buying 'in a dead zone'

The property market is said to be in a "dead zone".

Grantham is just over an hour by train from London King's Cross

Rail pass incentive for Grantham property investors

Midlands-to-London commuters are being incentivised by the Saxon Village development in Grantham, which is offering new investors a rail season ticket worth almost £6,700.

Nearby schools have a big impact on property prices.

School catchment areas 'have big effect on property prices'

School catchment areas can determine local property prices, one expert has pointed out.

Many homebuyers 'ignorant of extra costs'

There is much 'extra costs ignorance' among homebuyers

New early completion practice at Land Registry

The Land Registry has announced they will be applying a new 'early completion' practice from August 3rd 2009, to help registration applications complete more quickly.

HIPS regulation is restricting sales according to estate agent

The changes now mean a Hip must be completed before a property is marketed for sale, as well as containing additional information such as a PIQ (Property Information Questionnaire).

Home Information Pack changes

The controversy surrounding the scheme has been apparent since they first became compulsory 15 months ago, with their cost to the government standing at £1.3 million.

How committed to rural communities is the government?

Following the Taylor review housing minister Margaret Beckett, announced the government would do more to help those living in rural areas, and in particular concentrate on the difficulty of buying a first home in rural areas, where prices can be ten times the average salary.

First-time buyers - getting a foot on the property ladder

Over the past decade, the group has gone from being able to get a mortgage at the drop of a hat, but struggling due to high property prices, to the current climate - where prices are more realistic but obtaining a mortgage is near impossible.

Cornish holiday homes launched

The Cornish development is on schedule for completion in late 2009, and is due to open in early 2010.

Shared ownership - the ins and outs explained

It's an increasingly viable option for first-time buyers - but how does shared ownership work?

Real life: My home is an old village school house

Buying a quirky property gives you great dinner party conversation.

We do like to be beside the seaside says Halifax

Buy-to-let battles on through the recession

Is the buy-to-let market really dead?

Buy-to-let itself, first introduced by the Association of Residential Letting Agents (ARLA), was aimed to provide a more flexible lending approach for those who want to invest in property to rent.

Chris Glenn shares his auction tips with aboutproperty

Property auctions: do they offer a good deal?

Barnard Marcus are one of the largest residential property auctioneers in the UK. We interviewed their divisional managing director, Chris Glenn, to give us some tips for anyone thinking about buying at auction for the first time, and to explain a bit more about auctions as a whole.

Not all doom and gloom for the housing market

Housing Market 2009 not all bad

They have put together a list of 'positives' for why this year shouldn't be all doom and gloom - with their own list of predictions.

Roger Russ says it's not all doom and gloom

Surveyors optimistic of 2009 housing market

Tyser Greenwood Surveyors say, while 2008 was clearly a year many in the property industry wish to forget, there are some indicators that there is cause for some optimism in 2009.

How to hold onto the property ladder

No matter how bad things get during the present squeeze there are always options for UK homeowners say Shelter, Citizens Advice and the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML).

Hips one year on

This week sees the first anniversary of the implementation of the government's controversial home information pack (Hip) scheme, but has it been a success?

Fixed-rate estate agency launched

A new fixed-rate estate agency service has been launched by Wow Properties, with the hope of "revolutionising" the market.

Put your Money where your House is

Are online flat fee sales the end of estate agents?

Selling a property, on-line, is becoming a viable alternative to traditional estate agents, giving homeowners more control over the sale of their property.

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Bathrooms365

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.

BiGDUG

BiGDUG offers amazing value on a huge range of storage, shelving and racking products with thousands of happy customers across the UK. They specialise in industrial shelving and have a great range of high quality purpose-made shelving and racking at your disposal.

Bespoke Kitchens

Bespoke Kitchens offers you something special, very affordable and without compromising quality. Most of all though, we offer you exactly what you want for much less than you might think.

Landlord Insurance

Landlord Insurance will provide you with the peace of mind that comes from knowing that should disaster strike you and your properties are protected against financial consequences.

Moroccan Bazaar

An established global suppliers of Moroccan goods and furnishings, they have over 3000 products in their range and are always looking for new and exciting items to add.

MyStampDuty

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

Oak Furniture Land

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

Countryside Properties

We have a fantastic selection of new homes throughout the UK. We offer a great range of new homes in desirable locations that are excellent value for money.

Rated People

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

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.

Ryder International

The Solid Wood Flooring Company offers wood flooring of the highest quality which is made specifically for the UK market.

Simply Bedrooms

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.

Splash Direct

Splash Direct, a leading name in online bathroom retail. With a fabulous range of bathroom suites and bathroom accessories and a strong commitment to customer experience, they aim to be the best choice for buying bathrooms and bathroom fixtures and fittings. They believe bathing needn’t be an inconvenient social ritual. Everybody deserves a bathroom space in which they feel comfortable, where legs can be stretched and the stress of a hard-day’s work can be washed away. With this in mind they offer a range that includes the best of contemporary interior design: between stylish basins, shower enclosures and toilets, everything you need for your dream bathroom.

Door Handles UK

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.

UK Flooring Direct

UK Flooring Direct have over 25 years experience in the flooring industry specialising in carpet, vinyl, cork and lino flooring bringing customers the very best deals the UK has to offer.

Waltons

Waltons Garden Buildings have a fantastic range of garden sheds direct that are delivered across the UK for free. Wooden sheds are by far the most popular outdoor building in the UK and their multi-functional and practical purposes ensure that this versatile structure can be tailored to suit your needs. Waltons have a variety of different styles and sizes to suit all properties and requirements.

Woodlands Furniture

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

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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Making the most of a brand new home for first-time buyers

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A guide to choosing a dishwasher

A dishwasher is a great investment for all types of home; if you have a family to look after, a dishwasher might cut the number of daily tasks around the home, while busy couples who spend a lot of time at work can relax in the evenings, letting the dishwasher tackle dirty crockery.

Creating the perfect bedroom for your kids

Kids can be a handful and tend to take up a lot of time, so giving them their ideal bedroom could be just what you need to get a bit of peace of quiet and provide them with what they require to stay happy. Whatever your child's tastes, there are plenty of great home decorating ideas out there - read on to hear some of our suggestions.

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