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1 Aug 2008

Average house price drops by 1.7% - Nationwide

1 Aug 2008

The average house price fell by 1.7% in July, Nationwide’s house price index has found

Industry frustrated by Crosby\'s mortgage finance report

31 Jul 2008

The recommendations set out in Sir James Crosby’s interim analysis of mortgage finance are not enough to deal with the problems within the mortgage market, industry has said.

Change planning system to save rural communities – Taylor

23 Jul 2008

The planning system needs to be challenged to ensure the future of rural communities, according to Matthew Taylor’s review of rural economy and affordable housing.

Average selling price drops by £4,000 – Rightmove

21 Jul 2008

Homeowners are selling their properties at over £4,000 less than last month, Rightmove’s house price index has revealed, as the effects of the tightening housing market continue to ripple through.