The main beneficiaries of any correction in house prices are likely to be first-time buyers (FTBs), it has been claimed.
Almost all British homebuyers could benefit if proposals put forward by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Rics) were adopted, the organisation claims.
The Office of Fair Trading has revealed plans to introduce a redress scheme to ensure consumers can obtain recompense if treated unfairly by the profession.
The latest Rightmove House Price Index indicates that the "mortgage famine" is beginning to hit home across Britain.
Yorkshire Building Society has announced new mortgages which aim to make customers monthly repayments more consistent.
The complete recovery of the housing market from the downturn it is currently experiencing could take a number of years, it has been suggested.
Financial inclusion network Transact has urged those facing repossession to obtain expert advice.
Anyone planning to take out a mortgage with Bradford & Bingley could be left with some thinking to do as the lender has just raised its rates.
The average property in the UK could halve in value over the coming years, it has been warned.
The lending market is to be centred primarily on remortgaging activity during the remainder of 2008, it has been suggested.
Figures from the Bank of England reveal a historical low number of mortgage approvals in April.
The level of funds put aside in savings accounts by Britons in April 2008 was a new record, according to figures.
House prices in the UK have dropped for the past eight months, according to the latest Hometrack survey.
The availability of home information packs (Hips) for free from estate agents could be set to drop, it has been revealed.
The middle classes are not escaping the credit crunch, according to new research.
A 40 per cent slump in property sales is predicted by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.
Independent mortgage broker Charcol predicts a slower pattern of base rate cuts over the coming months.
Alliance & Leicester has announced new mortgage rates which vary depending on the size of deposit the borrower puts down.
The anticipated increase in repossession orders appears to be materialising, figures from the Ministry of Justice show.
While many Britons may face negative equity due to falling house prices, they are told that equity release is still a possibility for them.
May Day can be worry-free with proper home insurance, according to Cheshire Building Society.
The lowest rung on the housing ladder "has broken", according to John Charcol.
The latest Nationwide house price survey could give first-time buyers reason to celebrate, noting an annual fall in property valuations.
Household expenditure growth is likely to "cool" over the coming months, according to Alliance Trust Research Centre.
Family help is proving to be the "main option" for first-time buyers (FTBs) in light of their inability to place a deposit on a property from their own funds, it has been suggested.
The average age at which Britons step on to the housing ladder could break through the 30 barrier, it has been suggested.
The withdrawal of 100 per cent mortgages is leaving first-time buyers (FTBs) with no way on to the housing ladder, it has been claimed.
While HSBC has been publicising the launch of new Rate Matcher mortgages, it has quietly withdrawn the markets best product, it has been claimed.
The Department of Communities and Local Government has announced a "major package" of support for those looking to purchase a property.
The housing ladder may be completely out of reach of graduates, it has been warned.
The latest Halifax House Price Index shows a 2.5 per cent average fall in property valuations nationwide.
Consumers have been warned to ensure they obtain tax advice from a qualified professional.
Repossessions could be avoided if mortgage providers were more adaptable, it has been claimed.
Mortgage holders who are likely to need to remortgage in the coming months could be advised to switch early, it has been suggested.
HM Treasury suggests allowing homeowners to insure their properties against a fall in valuations.
First-time buyers (FTBs) could be receiving too little assistance to help them on to the housing ladder, it has been claimed.
Following this weeks 2008 Budget announcement, consumers could find their finances affected in a number of different ways.
Many of the UKs most vulnerable residents are missing out on council tax rebates, it has been claimed.
Since 2002, the average amount of stamp duty paid by first-time buyers (FTBs) has risen by 82 per cent, figures from Halifax show.
Consumers with no deposit to place on a property are being "nudged" out of the market, according to John Charcol.
Many Britons could be left facing affordability problems as high loan-to-value (LTV) mortgages are withdrawn from the market.
An increasing number of Britons stand to benefit from bridging loans, it has been suggested.
Mortgage customers of Northern Rock should not be unduly worried by the nationalisation of the financial services provider, it has been claimed.
House prices in the capital grew by their smallest February figure in five years this month, according to Rightmove.
While rented property may be proving more lucrative for landlords, there are risks associated with the increase in value, it has been claimed.
With 27,100 homes repossessed in 2007, Britons must be aware of the risks posed by taking out a mortgage, it has been claimed.
Mortgages with more favourable terms may be available to practitioners within a number of key industries, according to Scottish Widows.
Romance is on the agenda for many Britons, it has been revealed - but comes with good and bad news for their personal finances.
A reduction in the base rate in this months monetary policy committee meeting could come as welcome news to homeowners, it has been claimed.
The level of fraud detected in 2007 reached its highest point for 12 years, according to new research.
The changing tax environment since 1997 has hit average earners the hardest, according to the Centre for Policy Studies.
A January decline in the average property value is the fourth such monthly fall in a row, it has been claimed.
The cost to Britons of tax avoidance among the super-rich totals £13 billion each year, it has emerged.
The credit crunch is having little impact on the green mortgage market, it has been suggested.
The value of privately-owned homes in the UK has tripled in the past ten years, Halifax says.
The introduction of home information packs (Hips) has adversely affected asking prices, figures reveal.
Sub-prime borrowers have been left with a sour aftertaste from the "dream of home ownership", Citizens Advice claims.
The Environment Agency has urged against providing insurance for homes built on flood plains.
Following recent marginal decreases in house prices, economists predict that the tightening of credit conditions could squeeze further before relaxing.
Domestic energy assessors, who must fill out a key component of home information packs, are facing a lack of work, it has been claimed.
The average UK house price has fallen for two consecutive months, according to figures from Hometrack.
A number of industry surveys are predicting slower house price rises over the winter months.
Standard Life has increased the standard variable rate on its mortgages by 0.15 per cent, it has emerged.
Britons moving house this festive season are likely to retain a firm grip on their finances, it has emerged.
Property investors are facing greater obstacles when entering the market as the availability of buy-to-let credit tightens, it has been claimed.
Many Britons are effectively committing mortgage fraud by portraying their finances in an overly favourable light, it has been warned.
Short-term investment in property is only suitable when the market is "boiling", it has been claimed.
The price of property throughout the south could be greater than in the capital by 2026, according to research.
Property prices are beginning to stabilise following seven years of uninterrupted growth, according to industry bodies.
Chancellor Alistair Darling has accused mortgage lenders of elevating house prices to "unsustainable" levels.
The credit crunch is to have less of an immediate effect on loans secured against property, according to the Bank of England.
The UK housing market is falling at its fastest rate for two years, according to an industry body.
Britons are increasingly choosing to stay put in light of rising interest rates and the introduction of home information packs, according to an industry body.
A quarter of all young Britons are priced out of the housing market, according to new research.
The Bank of Englands decision to maintain the interest rate at 5.75 per cent is "disappointing" for homeowners, it has been claimed.
A government initiative is to see stamp duty lowered for environmentally-friendly homes, it has emerged.
Consumer concerns over the credit crunch are likely to lead to a slowing of the housing market in the coming months, an expert claims.
The likelihood of the base rate reaching six per cent is "minimal", according to John Charcol.
Britons are seeking greater security from their mortgage in the fallout from the credit crunch, it has been claimed.
The introduction of home information packs (Hip) "began to take its toll" in August, it has been claimed.
Competitive prices for variable-rate mortgages mean they could prove cheaper than fixed rates even if the base rate rises again, it has been suggested.
The number of four-bedroom properties on the market has fallen rapidly in the past month, it has emerged.
Home information packs (Hip) are required for three-bedroom properties from today.
The Bank of England remains in "wait and see" mode as it gauges the impact of interest rate rises, an analyst has claimed.
Affordability issues are seeing more houses go up for auction, it has been revealed.
The number of new properties being listed for sale has fallen "dramatically", according to industry figures.
Interest rates and stock market uncertainty are tightening conditions in the property market, it has emerged.
Homeowners could benefit from purchasing a home information pack (Hip) rather than receiving one free from their estate agent, it has been advised.
Abbey urges homeowners to respond sensibly to the introduction of home information packs (Hip) for three-bedroom properties.
A new report from Future Foundation identifies common characteristics of first-time buyers.
First-time buyers are facing an unpleasurable experience, it has been warned.
Repossessions have risen by 30 per cent in the past year, according to new statistics.
House prices could rise by a further 40 per cent in coming years, it has been warned.
Property in the UK is among the most overvalued in the world, it has been claimed.
The Land Registrys House Price Index for June 2007 echoes the suggestion that average property costs now exceed £300,000 in the nations capital.
Rising house prices are forcing first-time buyers out of London, an expert suggests.
The price of property in London is exacerbating affordability concerns for first-time buyers, it has been claimed.
Lending in the form of mortgages reached a new record high in June, according to newly-published figures.
Interest rate rises promise a sound future for business banking, it has been claimed.
First-time buyers are likely to be hit hardest by continued increases in the base rate of interest, it has been claimed.
The widespread availability of buy-to-let property is helping those who cannot afford to buy a house, it has been claimed.
Tax relief for buy-to-let investors should be cut to increase the amount of housing available to first-time buyers, it has been claimed.
First-time buyers are more likely to house hunt online, it has emerged.
Inflation in the property market is beginning to slow due to expectation of home information packs (Hip) and the end of fixed-rate mortgages, it has been claimed.
Spanish property is still the top choice for British buyers, according to HiFX.
Buy-to-let investors may benefit from interest rate rises, the Council of Mortgage Lenders suggests.
Approval of lending in the form of mortgages could remain steady following the postponed introduction of home information packs (Hips), it has been claimed.
Purchasing a home comes before marriage for many first-time buyers, research shows.
A House of Lords ruling means unmarried couples may not be entitled to equal shares in a property if they split up.
UK residents are not protecting their property investments, it has been claimed.
While first-time buyers are buying more property, the housing market remains uncertain.
As house prices break the £100,000 minimum average, experts claim mortgages are a major concern for many Britons.
Parents are increasingly helping first-time buyers with deposits, claims Scottish Widows.
Britons should be aware of the risks presented by subsidence, according to Halifax Home Insurance.
The average yield on a buy-to-let mortgage purchase has increased in the past month, figures show.
Homeowners could remortgage to pay for environmentally friendly improvements, according to John Charcol.
This months Budget could be the final opportunity to help first-time buyers on to the housing ladder, according to independent mortgage adviser John Charcol.
The UK buy-to-let market could expand by over 40 per cent over the next decade, according to new research.
First-time buyers in the UK are among the youngest people in the world planning for their retirement, according to research conducted by Axa.
The housing market could remain buoyant thanks to buy-to-let mortgage sales even if interest rates rise next week, Nationwide has predicted.
First-time buyers would prefer to purchase a country cottage as their first home, research has found.
Halifax has provided a list of hints for first-time buyers to ensure their entry into the property market is as stress-free as possible.
A survey by high-street bank Halifax has found that up to 300,000 homes in the UK have stood vacant for more than six months.
House prices rose by one per cent in September, according to mortgage lender Halifax.
Mortgage provider Birmingham Midshires has revealed the rental property market outperforms other types of investment after a decade of buy-to-let mortgages.
The UKs first-time buyer market has seen a significant increase in confidence in recent months, it has been claimed.
Inheritance tax revenue has hit a record high, reveals research from Halifax.
House prices in the past four weeks have risen at their fastest ever rate on record, according to a study from Rightmove.
A senior Lloyds TSB economist has commented on the current interest rate rise uncertainty and consumer confidence.
The Council of Mortgage Lenders has called for changes in the way stamp duty is calculated, in order to improve affordability for first-time buyers.
A new study has suggested that the UKs property market is strong, although it has warned that it remains volatile.
The rules regarding the relationship between landlords and tenants are set for a substantial overhaul.
An increasing number of flats are being sold freehold today, it has been reported.
A large proportion of Brits are intent on spending significant sums of money making home improvements this year, according to new research.
A new report indicates that homeowners could significantly boost the price of their property by undertaking a loft conversion.
Britons looking for an investment opportunity may wish to consider putting their money into Estonian property, according to recently released figures.
Homebuyers are being advised to make sure they are aware of the items the previous owners will take with them when they move out.
Home sellers can increase the value of their property significantly by doing a bit of work in the garden, according to a new report.
There has been a huge surge in the property investment market, according to the Building Societies Association (BSA).
Sprucing up your propertys garden could add thousands to its value, according to a new report.
Homeowners spend an average of £10,048 each year on running their property, new research has shown.
Those who have invested in buy-to-let properties are benefiting from a continuing upward trend, according to new figures.
Women are more likely to getting a helping hand from their parents into the property market than men, according to new research.
Stamp duty should be reformed to make it fairer to first-time buyers, claims the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Rics).
New figures from Nationwide have put into doubt claims that the UK property market is regaining strength.
