Gov't launches housing inquiry; Rate hold right for market; Housing slowdown; September Housing Report; FREE property guides; First time buyers outpriced;

Government Launches Housing Inquiry

A cross-party committee of MPs today launches a public inquiry into the future of Britain's housing supply.

Investor Show is THIS WEEKEND!

ExCeL, London Friday 21st - Sunday 23rd September 2007

Rate hold right for property market

Keeping interest rates at 5.75% may bring just the stability that the propery market craves, explains Sq Ft.

Housing Slowdown

Demand in the housing market has slowed, making entry level prices more affordable for landlords.

Sept housing report

Average residential values increased by 0.4% over September, according to the latest monthly housing market survey by Hometrack, the housing information business.

Countryside offers assured value

Homebuyers offered protection against future house price drops.

First time beggars cannot be choosers

First time buyers will settle next to graveyards or train tracks, just to get onto the property ladder!

First time buyers need 90% of salary for deposit

The cost of buying a home in the UK is now 350% more expensive than the most affordable point in 1996, which suits landlords.

Buying In Property Guides FREE on-line

The UK's best-selling property guides to Bulgaria, Turkey and Retirement Property are now available free on-line.

August Re-sale picks

Talking of wet summers and the need to run abroad, here are two re-sale hot picks from MRI...

Rainy Summer leads to overseas boom

This June and July's record breaking downpours, the wettest since records began, has lead to an investment boom abroad.

Average House price could be £300k

The cost of an average home in England is set to soar by 40% during the coming five years, to break through the £300,000 barrier by 2012, a report announces.

House price index April 2007

The latest house price index report puts the mix-adjusted average house price in the UK at £209, 454 as at April 2007.