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North v South divide grows
House price divisions between North and South are becoming more entrenched due to the difficult economic conditions, a Zoopla report reveals.
Chimney trouble for Santa
Santa's present delivery schedule may be at serious risk, as two in five UK homes don't have a chimney.
Planning relaxation boosts housebuilding
The relaxation in planning law has seen approvals for new homes rise by 36 per cent across the third quarter, but the Home Builders Federation (HBF) warn this is still not enough.
Rightmove: Biggest December drop ever
Sellers chopped more than ever before off December's asking prices, a huge 3.3 per cent.
Is a "new normal" on the way for the property market?
Forecasters say the property market is heading towards a "new normal" in 2017, which will not bear much resemblance to the pre-credit crunch market of 2007.
Video: Letting to holidaymakers
Looking for extra cash? How about renting out your property when you go away, or just one room to a lodger?
Funding for Lending fires up mortgage market
Lending to first-time buyers picked up during October, suggesting that the government's Funding for Lending scheme may be coming to fruition.
Comment: What do the 2011 census figures tell us?
An explosion in renting and a big drop in home ownership are the main housing market themes of the 2011 census, according to new data out today.
Renting v Buying - where does it pay to rent?
Renting is more cost effective than buying in just 10 per cent of UK locations, including Swansea, Cambridge and Bournemouth.
House prices fall in Scottish capital
Edinburgh's house prices took another tumble during November, leaving them 6.1 per cent below the same period last year.
Housing for older people could solve first-time buyer crisis
The government is missing a trick by not focussing more on housing for older people, according to a retirement rental specialist.
World's loudest dog signs up to protect homes
The loudest dog in the world is to use his bark to protect homes all over the country from even the bravest of burglars.
Tough autumn for housing market
House prices slipped downwards during autumn, as a slower than expected market created price stagnation.
Autumn statement: Reactions in full
Today's autumn statement from George Osborne has, as ever, divided the industry. We've collated some of the reactions in full.
Chancellor missing 'golden opportunity' say housing chiefs
The chancellor has missed a golden opportunity to address the "urgent housing shortage" in today's autumn statement, say the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH).
Property of the week: Roebuck Grange
Our property of the week is an example of traditional architecture, in a beautiful garden setting.
Top ten tips: Buy-to-let
Buy-to-let is a hot topic at the moment, here's our top ten tips to help make sure it's a profitable experience for you.
Rental figures are "misinformation" say British Property Federation
Misinformation is fueling a "false portrayal" of the private rented sector, claim the British Property Federation (BPF).
Landlords to ease rental pressure
Landlords appear to be softening their stance on rent increases, with 61 per cent planning a rent freeze in 2013.
House prices static in November says Nationwide
House prices remained unchanged through November, according to the Nationwide house price index.
Small house price drop in October
House prices dipped slightly in October according to the Land Registry, falling by 0.3 per cent.
More building on green space is "reality" says planning minister
The planning minister Nick Boles wants to increase the area of developed land in the UK by one third to help solve the housing crisis.
Comment: Are landlords victimising tenants on benefits?
Are tenants on benefits being unfairly treated by private landlords? Peter Girling thinks so - and he's worried it's a ticking time bomb.
First-time buyers on the rise in London
London first-time buyer numbers are at a three year high, despite the highest house prices in the country.
Top ten tips: Buying before Christmas
With just over four weeks till Christmas, the idea of selling up and purchasing a new home may sound optimistic, but it is doable if you heed our top ten tips.
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