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First time buyer levels collapsing

1 Jun 2007

The National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA) has called for more support for first time buyers, as interest rates continue to climb.

Housing market \"softening up\" - CML

1 Jun 2007

The housing market is \"softening up\" in response to rising interest rates, according to latest data from the Council of Mortgage Lenders.

Land Registry records continued growth in prices

31 May 2007

London continued to drive house price growth in England and Wales in April, Land Registry figures have shown.

Audit Office report attacks government\'s record in Gateway

23 May 2007

Developers are being discouraged from investing in the Thames Gateway because of complex decision-making chains and the lack of a single programme plan, according to a report by the National Audit Office.