Property prices will increase by three per cent during 2008, according to forecasts issued today by estate agent Knight Frank.

This represents a slowing of the market compared to 2007, where property price increases are expected to reach six per cent.

"Our current view is that the UK market ... read more

London homebuyers are considering property increasingly far away from tube stations as property prices near transport links boom.

Research released by HotProperty.co.uk finds property within a five minute walk of a tube station can be up to 21 per cent or some £80,000 more expensive than a simil... read more

Research released today by Community Legal Service Direct (CLSD) reveals as many as 63 per cent of tenants in the UK are unaware of their statutory rights.

Furthermore, up to 85 per cent of tenants have never sought professional advice when dealing with landlords.

This is despite 21 per cent... read more

Up to 80 per cent of those in rented accommodation are worried they may never be able to get onto the housing ladder, according to research released today by the New Homes Marketing Board (NHMB).

According to the research this number rises to 90 per cent among those under 35 years of age.

"O... read more

Pensioners own property assets worth some £775 billion, according to new information released by equity release organisation Homewise.

The figure has increased by £7 billion during the third quarter of 2007 alone, according to the latest Homewise Pensioners Property Price Index.

This equates... read more

The average number of mortgages issued in September fell dramatically, according to figures released by the British Bankers' Association (BBA).

Some 160,879 mortgages were approved during September, down 12.1 per cent on the figure for the same month during 2006.

The aggregate value of these... read more

There was an increase of 1.3 per cent in the price of country houses during the third quarter of 2007, according to estate agent Knight Frank.

This is the slowest rate of growth recorded by the organisation since the end of 2005.

"Since July there has been a markedly different character to t... read more

The London property market is set for long-term prosperity, according to estate agent Hamptons International.

Although the credit crunch took an adverse effect on the market, this was a short-term phenomenon according to the organisation.

"The central London property market has bounced back ... read more

The UK second home market is set to experience a boom over the coming decade as Brits choose to purchase property in domestic hotspots ahead of overseas locations.

This is according to a report by insurer Direct Line Home Insurance.

By 2015 Direct Line expects the number of people buying a s... read more

Rent payments are not covering the costs of a mortgage for a growing number of buy-to-let investors, according to the results of a survey released today by property finance expert Heritable Bank.

Up to 33 per cent of investors say the rental yields they receive on a property only just cover the ... read more

The average homeowner would not be put off from purchasing a property should it receive a poor energy rating on its energy rating certificate (ERC).

That is according to new research from home insurers Legal & General, which reveals the introduction of home information packs (Hips) is having onl... read more

Property purchased in 1957 has increased over 100 times in value, according to equity released provider Home & Capital.

The average property in the UK now costs £198,500, according to the latest figures from Halifax, but this property would have cost only £2,000 half a century ago.

This leav... read more

The first Spanish property auction site to be launched in the UK goes live today.

The site, Spanish Home Auction (SHA), offers Brits looking for property in Spain a further avenue of investigation.

The service hopes to reduce the costs traditionally associated with property purchases in Spai... read more

As the new term starts it has been revealed up to 14 per cent of all students in the UK are considering buying a property in their university town.

This is according to new research from Abbey, and equates to some 154,000 students who are willing to move out of student accommodation and purchase... read more

Traditional structures to the UK housing market are under attack from demographic change, according to house-builder David Wilson Homes (DWH).

Formerly Brits would work in their chosen profession until retirement, moving from an apartment to end of terrace property and eventually a detached hous... read more

Returns on buy-to-let properties are at the highest level since the summer of 2006, according to specialist lender Paragon.

Releasing its monthly report into the market, the lender says higher yields have been driven by additional demand as many first-time buyers defer purchase and opt to rent. ... read more

Homebuyers fall into one of five categories when making a property purchase, according to the Building Societies Association (BSA).

Contained within BSA's latest House Price Expectations survey are hints as to the character of the five distinct groups of people buying homes in the UK.

The fi... read more

There is a real possibility of a crash across the UK housing market – similar to the one experienced in the United States – according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

The international body warned yesterday the tightening of lending criteria in the wake of the international credit crunc... read more

Edinburgh has been named the best place to live in the UK.

The Scottish capital topped a 4Homes poll, conducted by Channel 4's popular property investment programme Location, Location, Location.

"This year's very best place to live winner is Edinburgh, Scotland’s capital city," said the prog... read more

Mortgage lending across the country fell by 12 per cent during September, according to figures released today by the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML).

An estimated £30 billion was advanced in loans during September.

However, despite the fall, the level recorded was up by 2.5 per cent on the... read more