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Location Leader: May 2013
Location is now fully licensed under the NAEA scheme
The National Association of Estate Agents set up the licensing service for clients to have peace of mind, knowing that they are dealing with a qualified professional who follows a strict code of conduct and works for an estate agency that values higher standards.
Property news: Market rebounds in May
Mortgage lending and home sales rebounded in May after a fall in April. The Council of Mortgage Lenders said total lending jumped by 24% to £12.2bn last month.
Decluttering tips from the professionals
If you’re moving out then decluttering the house you’re in is a great idea. By removing clutter you’ll be showcasing the property’s features, charm, and helping the people looking around to visualise their possessions in there.
So how do you do it? We’ve rounded a few tips up for you here, read on to find out.
Property news: Positive thoughts on property prices
Most people think the value of their home fell again in June but they are becoming more upbeat about the future, according to Knight Frank/Markit.
Property news: Owning aspirations and pretty locations
Three-quarters (74 per cent) of British adults hope to be home owners within two years despite the economic situation, according to new research by the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML).
Property news: 60 years of the property market
House prices in the UK rose by 0.5% in May 2012 to an average of £160,941, according to the latest Halifax house price index, but remain down 0.1% on an annual basis.
Property news: Rising house prices and home loans
House prices experienced a “tepid bounce” in May, recording a 0.3% rise after falls in March and April, according to figures from National building society.
Property news: Stepping onto the property ladder
Three friends clubbing together to buy a three-bedroom house is the most cost-effective way on to the housing ladder, according to new research by FindaProperty.com.
Property news: New mortgages and raised mortgage rates
The end of the stamp duty holiday on homes costing between £125,000 and £250,000 led to a surge in activity in the mortgage market in March, according to figures from the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML).
