Property News from the BBC
Below is the latest property news from the BBC. In addition to the IPInews feed we also supply the latest SMS/text message news directly from BBC News.
Perils of the defaulting landlord
Thu, 26 Feb 2009 11:34:42 GMT
Some tenants are being left out of pocket and facing homelessness when landlords fail to pay the mortgage on properties. Read more...
House prices 'will fall further'
Wed, 24 Dec 2008 13:39:54 GMT
House prices will probably fall by another 10% in the coming year, predicts the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. Read more...
Rents fall after market 'flooded'
Tue, 18 Nov 2008 10:43:55 GMT
The increasing numbers of rental properties in Wales pushes down rents across the country, say surveyors. Read more...
Tax pitfalls of second home sales
Tue, 22 Jul 2008 22:09:49 GMT
Buy-to-let landlords and second home owners should beware of the tax pitfalls if they are considering selling up. Read more...
Property man still working at 94
Wed, 25 Jun 2008 14:27:22 GMT
A lifetime achievement award is given to a property consultant who continues to work at the age of 94. Read more...
Sales slowdown lifts buy-to-let
Thu, 22 May 2008 09:36:13 GMT
Weak property demand is lifting buy-to-let, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors says. Read more...
Rapid growth in NI housing market
Mon, 05 Jun 2006 19:25:48 GMT
The average price of a home in Northern Ireland rises by 25% in the past year, according to a new survey. Read more...
Ask the expert: Tax on property
Fri, 21 Jan 2005 12:11:35 GMT
An accountant helps a reader who wants to know about tax on property sales. Read more...
Islanders lose out as prices boom
Wed, 15 Sep 2004 07:38:18 GMT
Workers on a Scottish island popular with holiday home-owners are faced with a shortage of affordable accommodation. Read more...
UK house prices go into reverse
Mon, 12 Jan 2004 15:31:18 GMT
UK house prices fell in November, official figures show, contradicting recent surveys by big mortgage lenders. Read more...