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Sustainability important to property valuations - RICS

Sept. 20, 2011

A home’s sustainable features should be considered as part of property valuations, RICS has stated today (September 20).

Linden launches 5% deposit mortgage product

Sept. 19, 2011

Linden has launched two mortgage products to help home owners access or climb further up the property ladder.

Taylor Wimpey sees seasonal sales rate pick up

Sept. 19, 2011

Taylor Wimpey has said that it has seen “encouraging signs” of a seasonal pick up in sales rates over the last few weeks.

Crest completes "major" debt restructuring

Sept. 14, 2011

Crest Nicholson has announced today (September 14) that it has completed a major debt restructuring which has “significantly strengthened” its balance sheet.

Barratt back in profit; GT makes good progress

Sept. 14, 2011

Barratt and Galliford Try have reported strong full year results today (September 14).

RICS surveyors cite reasons for subdued housing market

Sept. 13, 2011

The UK housing market remained flat in August, the latest RICS UK Housing Market Survey has found.

Housing market sees "summer bounceback"

Sept. 9, 2011

The housing market in England and Wales experienced a “bounceback” this summer, according to LSL Property Services.