http://www.24hourproperty.co.uk Considering buying a house or perhaps you are looking for a house to buy. Whether trading up, chain free or first time on the property ladder; the latest property tips, news and advice is available on buying or selling your home EN-GB PHP/5.2.6 http://www.24hourproperty.co.uk/propertynews/Houses-184.shtml LONDON - The UK’s biggest mortgage lender Halifax has said in its latest house price survey report that the house price inflation rose to 4.5 percent in the three months ending November. This represents the biggest rise over the last six months and is further evidence that the housing market has begun to wake up from its slumber. Sat, 03 Dec 2005 10:00:00 GMT http://www.24hourproperty.co.uk/propertynews/Houses-184.shtml http://www.24hourproperty.co.uk/propertynews/Houses-181.shtml LONDON - UK house prices remained flat in November, according to the latest figures form the Nationwide building society. This means that the annual inflation for the month was down to 2.4 percent from the 3.3 percent recorded in October. Thu, 01 Dec 2005 10:00:00 GMT http://www.24hourproperty.co.uk/propertynews/Houses-181.shtml http://www.24hourproperty.co.uk/propertynews/Houses-177.shtml LONDON - Persimmon has announced that it intends to take over smaller rival Westbury in a deal worth £643 million. This deal will propel Persimmon to the top of the housebuilders list, thus relegating Barratt Developments to a second place. Fri, 25 Nov 2005 10:00:00 GMT http://www.24hourproperty.co.uk/propertynews/Houses-177.shtml http://www.24hourproperty.co.uk/propertynews/Houses-176.shtml LONDON - A public accounts committee report on the problem of the homeless has criticized Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott and has urged him to show imagination in tackling the crisis and ensuring that a long-term solution is in place. Wed, 23 Nov 2005 10:00:00 GMT http://www.24hourproperty.co.uk/propertynews/Houses-176.shtml http://www.24hourproperty.co.uk/propertynews/Houses-174.shtml LONDON - The annual house price inflation in the UK increased to 3.3 percent in September as compared to the 2.8 percent rise recorded in August. This figure is well above analysts expectations of 3.0 percent. Tue, 22 Nov 2005 10:00:00 GMT http://www.24hourproperty.co.uk/propertynews/Houses-174.shtml http://www.24hourproperty.co.uk/propertynews/Houses-173.shtml UK house prices gained for a second month in November showing signs that confidence is returning to Britains £3.5 trillion property market after a year’s slowdown, according to property Web site Rightmove. The data also shows that prices rose by 0.8 per cent over the last month, the biggest rise since April. Mon, 21 Nov 2005 10:00:00 GMT http://www.24hourproperty.co.uk/propertynews/Houses-173.shtml http://www.24hourproperty.co.uk/propertynews/Houses-172.shtml The number of UK homes which are valued above the inheritance tax threshold have tripled in last five years, according to a research carried out by Halifax. It has found that there are about 2.1 million homes in the UK worth more than £275,000. Sat, 19 Nov 2005 10:00:00 GMT http://www.24hourproperty.co.uk/propertynews/Houses-172.shtml http://www.24hourproperty.co.uk/propertynews/Houses-168.shtml The latest Lloyds TSB Scotland House Price Monitor shows that the booming housing market in Scotland could be heading for a quieter period as the average price of a domestic property in Scotland increased by only 0.8 percent in the three months to October. Fri, 18 Nov 2005 10:00:00 GMT http://www.24hourproperty.co.uk/propertynews/Houses-168.shtml http://www.24hourproperty.co.uk/propertynews/Houses-163.shtml LONDON - The latest figures from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors show that UK house prices fell at their slowest pace over the last 15 months in October. Also RICS said that growth in new buyer enquiries hit the highest mark in two years Tue, 15 Nov 2005 10:00:00 GMT http://www.24hourproperty.co.uk/propertynews/Houses-163.shtml http://www.24hourproperty.co.uk/propertynews/Houses-162.shtml LONDON - Persimmon Plc confirmed that it had made an approach to take over smaller rival Westbury in a deal that could overtake Barratts and create Britain’s biggest housebuilder by the volume of sales. Sun, 13 Nov 2005 10:00:00 GMT http://www.24hourproperty.co.uk/propertynews/Houses-162.shtml http://www.24hourproperty.co.uk/propertynews/Houses-159.shtml LONDON - Expectations of a huge bonus packet in the City for bankers and brokers have driven house prices up in Londons wealthiest boroughs, two separate surveys have said. Thu, 10 Nov 2005 10:00:00 GMT http://www.24hourproperty.co.uk/propertynews/Houses-159.shtml http://www.24hourproperty.co.uk/propertynews/Houses-157.shtml Homeowners have to pay higher council tax bills if they have a scenic view, swimming pool or tennis court, large patios or gardens, roof terraces or balconies. Tue, 08 Nov 2005 10:00:00 GMT http://www.24hourproperty.co.uk/propertynews/Houses-157.shtml