Future housing conference information
24 February 2010
Conference time: 0845hrs – 1630hrs
Background
The CML compile and publish a range of statistics on the UK housing and mortgage markets including key data on mortgage lending, arrears and possessions and market segments such as buy-to-let. This unparalleled knowledge and insight into the important role housing plays in the economy is [...]
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Future housing conference – Council of Mortgage Lenders
Latest Bank mortgage lending figures may point to slower January – Council of Mortgage Lenders
The latest Bank of England mortgage data published today confirms the likelihood that there may have been a “bunching” of house purchase transactions in December to beat the stamp duty concession deadline.The gross lending total of £13.4 bn in December 2009 was in line with the CML’s estimate (£13.5 bn) and seems to confirm the CML’s view that much activity was “rushed [...]
Effects Of The End Of The Stamp Duty Holiday – Decision Homebuyers Report
London, England (Jan 11, 2010) – Decision Homebuyers, one of the UK’s most trusted and flexible home buying specialists, comment on the impending end of the stamp duty holiday and the effects it will have on the current housing market conditions.
Surveyors in the West Midlands, East Midlands, Wales and Scotland predict that the end of [...]
Six charged in £50 million ‘mortgage fraud’
Six individuals have been charged with offences in connection with a series of high value commercial mortgage frauds. Following a hearing at City of London Magistrates’ Court the case has been sent to Southwark Crown Court for a preliminary hearing on 4 January 2010.
The investigation was referred to the Serious Fraud Office in March 2006 [...]
Serious Fraud Office – Swoop on 19 properties in International commercial loans fraud
Six suspects have been arrested during a search operation on 19 properties throughout England. Three are being held in custody to appear before magistrates. The action relates to an investigation into suspected advance fee fraud and commercial rent fraud. The searches, involving more than a hundred investigators and police officers, took place to prevent further loss to victims.
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Help is still at hand for Stamford Homes first time buyers
ALTHOUGH the past few months have seen a return to the UK housing market by first time buyers, research still suggests that more than a quarter believe it will take them five years to raise a deposit.
A recent study of more than 3,000 potential first time buyers reveals that 28 per cent feel they will [...]
Don’t let the cost of Christmas put you off buying a new home
IT’S not only the tingling of jingle bells many of us hear over the festive season – but the ringing of the tills as we spend our way through the festive season and well into the January sales!
However, for potential buyers who are putting off moving until after Christmas, buying a brand new dream home [...]
Stamford Homes – the benefits of buying new when home-hunting in Lincolnshire
When it comes to moving or buying a first home, many people are faced with the dilemma of old versus new.
A serious debate is which one will give them the best value for money – a new or second-hand home?
Re-decorating, installing a new bathroom or kitchen and laying new carpets are just some of the [...]