privateHQ.com News http://www.privatehq.com/news/ Latest property news from privateHQ.com en-gb Tue, 27 Nov 2007 15:55:06 +0000 privateHQ.com http://www.privatehq.com/images/rssImage.gif http://www.privatehq.com/ Consumers expect base rate cut http://www.privatehq.com/news/UK_Property/Consumers_expect_base_rate_cut.htm Tue, 27 Nov 2007 15:55:06 +0000 Lighting affects property sales http://www.privatehq.com/news/Home_Improvement/Lighting_affects_property_sales.htm Tue, 27 Nov 2007 15:55:06 +0000 London landlords see soaring demand http://www.privatehq.com/news/London_Property/London_landlords_see_soaring_demand.htm Tue, 27 Nov 2007 15:55:06 +0000 Interest rate cut unlikely http://www.privatehq.com/news/Property_investment/Interest_rate_cut_unlikely_.htm Tue, 27 Nov 2007 15:55:06 +0000 Co-buying on the increase http://www.privatehq.com/news/Property_investment/Co-buying_on_the_increase_.htm Tue, 27 Nov 2007 15:55:06 +0000 All homes affected by Hips from December http://www.privatehq.com/news/Home_Information_Packs_(HIPs)/All_homes_affected_by_Hips_from_December.htm Tue, 27 Nov 2007 15:55:06 +0000 Boris wants changes to London housing http://www.privatehq.com/news/London_Property/Boris_wants_changes_to_London_housing.htm Tue, 27 Nov 2007 15:55:06 +0000 Base rate may fall to 5% http://www.privatehq.com/news/UK_Property/Base_rate_may_fall_to_5%25.htm Tue, 27 Nov 2007 15:55:06 +0000 Update your kitchen to increase property value http://www.privatehq.com/news/Home_Improvement/Update_your_kitchen_to_increase_property_value.htm Tue, 27 Nov 2007 15:55:06 +0000 Still money to be made in buy-to-let http://www.privatehq.com/news/Property_investment/Still_money_to_be_made_in_buy-to-let.htm Tue, 27 Nov 2007 15:55:06 +0000 Mortgage market thrives http://www.privatehq.com/news/UK_Property/Mortgage_market_thrives.htm Tue, 27 Nov 2007 15:55:06 +0000 Good time to buy-to-let http://www.privatehq.com/news/Property_investment/Good_time_to_buy-to-let.htm Tue, 27 Nov 2007 15:55:06 +0000 Digital switch over is landlords' responsibility http://www.privatehq.com/news/Property_investment/Digital_switch_over_is_landlords%27_responsibility.htm Tue, 27 Nov 2007 15:55:06 +0000 FTBs going to great lengths to buy a house http://www.privatehq.com/news/Property_investment/FTBs_going_to_great_lengths_to_buy_a_house.htm Tue, 27 Nov 2007 15:55:06 +0000 London prices continue to grow http://www.privatehq.com/news/London_Property/London_prices_continue_to_grow.htm Tue, 27 Nov 2007 15:55:06 +0000 Good time to invest in London http://www.privatehq.com/news/London_Property/Good_time_to_invest_in_London.htm Tue, 27 Nov 2007 15:55:06 +0000 Home movers don't stop for Christmas http://www.privatehq.com/news/UK_Property/Home_movers_don%27t_stop_for_Christmas.htm Tue, 27 Nov 2007 15:55:06 +0000 Hips pressure grows http://www.privatehq.com/news/Home_Information_Packs_(HIPs)/Hips_pressure_grows.htm Tue, 27 Nov 2007 15:55:06 +0000 CML wants rate cut soon http://www.privatehq.com/news/UK_Property/CML_wants_rate_cut_soon.htm Tue, 27 Nov 2007 15:55:06 +0000 Period features may be bad for the environment http://www.privatehq.com/news/Home_Improvement/Period_features_may_be_bad_for_the_environment.htm Tue, 27 Nov 2007 15:55:06 +0000 Financial benefits of buying http://www.privatehq.com/news/UK_Property/Financial_benefits_of_buying.htm Tue, 27 Nov 2007 15:55:06 +0000 Hips defended in FTB row http://www.privatehq.com/news/Home_Information_Packs_(HIPs)/Hips_defended_in_FTB_row.htm Tue, 27 Nov 2007 15:55:06 +0000 Govt urged to act over HMO licensing http://www.privatehq.com/news/Property_investment/Govt_urged_to_act_over_HMO_licensing.htm Tue, 27 Nov 2007 15:55:06 +0000 Landlords must do their research http://www.privatehq.com/news/Property_investment/Landlords_must_do_their_research.htm Tue, 27 Nov 2007 15:55:06 +0000 Prices up in September http://www.privatehq.com/news/UK_Property/Prices_up_in_September_.htm Tue, 27 Nov 2007 15:55:06 +0000 Downsizing to help kids buy http://www.privatehq.com/news/UK_Property/Downsizing_to_help_kids_buy.htm Tue, 27 Nov 2007 15:55:06 +0000 London landlords benefit from huge demand http://www.privatehq.com/news/London_Property/London_landlords_benefit_from_huge_demand.htm Tue, 27 Nov 2007 15:55:06 +0000 Interest rates maintained http://www.privatehq.com/news/UK_Property/Interest_rates_maintained.htm Tue, 27 Nov 2007 15:55:06 +0000 Halifax: 'Market is stable' http://www.privatehq.com/news/UK_Property/Halifax%3A_%27Market_is_stable%27.htm Tue, 27 Nov 2007 15:55:06 +0000 Changing habits protect homeowners http://www.privatehq.com/news/Finance/Changing_habits_protect_homeowners.htm Tue, 27 Nov 2007 15:55:06 +0000 Confidence high among landlords http://www.privatehq.com/news/Property_investment/Confidence_high_among_landlords.htm Tue, 27 Nov 2007 15:55:06 +0000 Investor confidence grows http://www.privatehq.com/news/Property_investment/Investor_confidence_grows.htm Tue, 27 Nov 2007 15:55:06 +0000 Landlords to benefit from credit crunch http://www.privatehq.com/news/Property_investment/Landlords_to_benefit_from_credit_crunch.htm Tue, 27 Nov 2007 15:55:06 +0000 New builds do hold value http://www.privatehq.com/news/Property_investment/New_builds_do_hold_value.htm Tue, 27 Nov 2007 15:55:06 +0000 December may see cut in interest rates http://www.privatehq.com/news/Property_investment/December_may_see_cut_in_interest_rates.htm Tue, 27 Nov 2007 15:55:06 +0000 Brits admit to rowing with neighbours http://www.privatehq.com/news/UK_Property/Brits_admit_to_rowing_with_neighbours.htm Tue, 27 Nov 2007 15:55:06 +0000 Prices up by 0.3% http://www.privatehq.com/news/Property_investment/Prices_up_by_0.3%25.htm Tue, 27 Nov 2007 15:55:06 +0000 Listed buildings can be energy efficient http://www.privatehq.com/news/Home_Improvement/Listed_buildings_can_be_energy_efficient.htm Tue, 27 Nov 2007 15:55:06 +0000 Almost half of mortgage brokers expect rate drop http://www.privatehq.com/news/Property_investment/Almost_half_of_mortgage_brokers_expect_rate_drop.htm Tue, 27 Nov 2007 15:55:06 +0000 Ignore the big lenders for better deals http://www.privatehq.com/news/UK_Property/Ignore_the_big_lenders_for_better_deals.htm Tue, 27 Nov 2007 15:55:06 +0000 Housing market is robust http://www.privatehq.com/news/UK_Property/Housing_market_is_robust.htm Tue, 27 Nov 2007 15:55:06 +0000 Property investment is "viable option" http://www.privatehq.com/news/Property_investment/Property_investment_is_%22viable_option%22.htm Tue, 27 Nov 2007 15:55:06 +0000 Saving before buying is 'ideal' http://www.privatehq.com/news/UK_Property/Saving_before_buying_is_%27ideal%27.htm Tue, 27 Nov 2007 15:55:06 +0000 House prices soar in October http://www.privatehq.com/news/UK_Property/House_prices_soar_in_October.htm Tue, 27 Nov 2007 15:55:06 +0000 Ahipp blasts estate agents http://www.privatehq.com/news/Home_Information_Packs_(HIPs)/Ahipp_blasts_estate_agents.htm Tue, 27 Nov 2007 15:55:06 +0000 Flats lead the way for landlords http://www.privatehq.com/news/Property_investment/Flats_lead_the_way_for_landlords.htm Tue, 27 Nov 2007 15:55:06 +0000 Prices to rise by 5% http://www.privatehq.com/news/UK_Property/Prices_to_rise_by_5%25.htm Tue, 27 Nov 2007 15:55:06 +0000 7-month high for mortgage loans http://www.privatehq.com/news/UK_Property/7-month_high_for_mortgage_loans.htm Tue, 27 Nov 2007 15:55:06 +0000 London house prices outperform rest of the country http://www.privatehq.com/news/London_Property/London_house_prices_outperform_rest_of_the_country.htm Tue, 27 Nov 2007 15:55:06 +0000 Landlords may pay more insurance for student tenants http://www.privatehq.com/news/Property_investment/Landlords_may_pay_more_insurance_for_student_tenants.htm Tue, 27 Nov 2007 15:55:06 +0000 Lack of housing may spell good news for landlords http://www.privatehq.com/news/Property_investment/Lack_of_housing_may_spell_good_news_for_landlords.htm Tue, 27 Nov 2007 15:55:06 +0000 Brits reminded of equity cashpots http://www.privatehq.com/news/Property_investment/Brits_reminded_of_equity_cashpots.htm Tue, 27 Nov 2007 15:55:06 +0000 NAEA slams government 'spin' over Hips http://www.privatehq.com/news/Home_Information_Packs_(HIPs)/NAEA_slams_government_%27spin%27_over_Hips.htm Tue, 27 Nov 2007 15:55:06 +0000 Hips honeymoon period 'nearly over' http://www.privatehq.com/news/Home_Information_Packs_(HIPs)/Hips_honeymoon_period_%27nearly_over%27.htm Tue, 27 Nov 2007 15:55:06 +0000 Banks do lend responsibly, says BBA http://www.privatehq.com/news/UK_Property/Banks_do_lend_responsibly%2C_says_BBA.htm Tue, 27 Nov 2007 15:55:06 +0000 Homeowners 'do not understand interest rates' http://www.privatehq.com/news/UK_Property/Homeowners_%27do_not_understand_interest_rates%27.htm Tue, 27 Nov 2007 15:55:06 +0000 Chancellor 'risks creating housing panic' http://www.privatehq.com/news/UK_Property/Chancellor_%27risks_creating_housing_panic%27.htm Tue, 27 Nov 2007 15:55:06 +0000 Many definitions for 'green' mortgages http://www.privatehq.com/news/UK_Property/Many_definitions_for_%27green%27_mortgages_.htm Tue, 27 Nov 2007 15:55:06 +0000 London 'top European city for investment' http://www.privatehq.com/news/Property_investment/London_%27top_European_city_for_investment%27_.htm Tue, 27 Nov 2007 15:55:06 +0000 London to become more affordable http://www.privatehq.com/news/London_Property/London_to_become_more_affordable.htm Tue, 27 Nov 2007 15:55:06 +0000 Buy-to-let attractive for student buyers http://www.privatehq.com/news/Property_investment/Buy-to-let_attractive_for_student_buyers.htm Tue, 27 Nov 2007 15:55:06 +0000 Tenancy deposit scheme take-up encouraging for NLA http://www.privatehq.com/news/Property_investment/Tenancy_deposit_scheme_take-up_encouraging_for_NLA.htm Tue, 27 Nov 2007 15:55:06 +0000 Britons see property as safer than cash http://www.privatehq.com/news/UK_Property/Britons_see_property_as_safer_than_cash.htm Tue, 27 Nov 2007 15:55:06 +0000 September sees UK property slowdown http://www.privatehq.com/news/UK_Property/September_sees_UK_property_slowdown.htm Tue, 27 Nov 2007 15:55:06 +0000 Brits remain confident in housing market http://www.privatehq.com/news/UK_Property/Brits_remain_confident_in_housing_market.htm Tue, 27 Nov 2007 15:55:06 +0000 Hips need "bedding in" time http://www.privatehq.com/news/Home_Information_Packs_(HIPs)/Hips_need_%22bedding_in%22_time.htm Tue, 27 Nov 2007 15:55:06 +0000 London landlords see best returns http://www.privatehq.com/news/London_Property/London_landlords_see_best_returns.htm Tue, 27 Nov 2007 15:55:06 +0000 UK landlords outperform EU counterparts http://www.privatehq.com/news/Property_investment/UK_landlords_outperform_EU_counterparts.htm Tue, 27 Nov 2007 15:55:06 +0000 Boiler danger highlighted http://www.privatehq.com/news/Home_Improvement/Boiler_danger_highlighted.htm Tue, 27 Nov 2007 15:55:06 +0000 Inflation stays low as pressure mounts for rate cut http://www.privatehq.com/news/Finance/Inflation_stays_low_as_pressure_mounts_for_rate_cut.htm Tue, 27 Nov 2007 15:55:06 +0000 House prices rise slightly http://www.privatehq.com/news/UK_Property/House_prices_rise_slightly.htm Tue, 27 Nov 2007 15:55:06 +0000 2.7% 'Hips effect' on housing market http://www.privatehq.com/news/UK_Property/2.7%25_%27Hips_effect%27_on_housing_market.htm Tue, 27 Nov 2007 15:55:06 +0000 Two centuries to make EPC savings http://www.privatehq.com/news/Home_Information_Packs_(HIPs)/Two_centuries_to_make_EPC_savings.htm Tue, 27 Nov 2007 15:55:06 +0000 Buy-to-let not to blame for fewer FTBs http://www.privatehq.com/news/Property_investment/Buy-to-let_not_to_blame_for_fewer_FTBs.htm Tue, 27 Nov 2007 15:55:06 +0000 Housing market has solid foundation http://www.privatehq.com/news/UK_Property/Housing_market_has_solid_foundation.htm Tue, 27 Nov 2007 15:55:06 +0000 Student properties are a good investment http://www.privatehq.com/news/Property_investment/Student_properties_are_a_good_investment.htm Tue, 27 Nov 2007 15:55:06 +0000 Fixed-mortgage rates fall http://www.privatehq.com/news/UK_Property/Fixed-mortgage_rates_fall.htm Tue, 27 Nov 2007 15:55:06 +0000 It's cheaper to rent than buy http://www.privatehq.com/news/Property_investment/It%27s_cheaper_to_rent_than_buy.htm Tue, 27 Nov 2007 15:55:06 +0000 Buy-to-let is main reason for second-home ownership http://www.privatehq.com/news/London_Property/Buy-to-let_is_main_reason_for_second-home_ownership.htm Tue, 27 Nov 2007 15:55:06 +0000 Warning issued over TDPs http://www.privatehq.com/news/Property_investment/Warning_issued_over_TDPs.htm Tue, 27 Nov 2007 15:55:06 +0000 Jubilee line attracts tenants http://www.privatehq.com/news/London_Property/Jubilee_line_attracts_tenants.htm Tue, 27 Nov 2007 15:55:06 +0000 Buy-to-let does not need further regulation http://www.privatehq.com/news/Property_investment/Buy-to-let_does_not_need_further_regulation.htm Tue, 27 Nov 2007 15:55:06 +0000 Base rate decision welcomed http://www.privatehq.com/news/Finance/Base_rate_decision_welcomed.htm Tue, 27 Nov 2007 15:55:06 +0000 London sees price growth http://www.privatehq.com/news/London_Property/London_sees_price_growth.htm Tue, 27 Nov 2007 15:55:06 +0000 Bank likely to maintain base rate http://www.privatehq.com/news/Finance/Bank_likely_to_maintain_base_rate.htm Tue, 27 Nov 2007 15:55:06 +0000 Many landlords fall into it by accident http://www.privatehq.com/news/Property_investment/Many_landlords_fall_into_it_by_accident.htm Tue, 27 Nov 2007 15:55:06 +0000 Homeowners not convinced by Hips http://www.privatehq.com/news/UK_Property/Homeowners_not_convinced_by_Hips.htm Tue, 27 Nov 2007 15:55:06 +0000 Affordability key to eco-homes success http://www.privatehq.com/news/UK_Property/Affordability_key_to_eco-homes_success.htm Tue, 27 Nov 2007 15:55:06 +0000 Student landlords see good average yields http://www.privatehq.com/news/Property_investment/Student_landlords_see_good_average_yields.htm Tue, 27 Nov 2007 15:55:06 +0000 Credit crunch may benefit market http://www.privatehq.com/news/UK_Property/Credit_crunch_may_benefit_market.htm Tue, 27 Nov 2007 15:55:06 +0000 Tenants more interested in location than energy efficiency http://www.privatehq.com/news/Property_investment/Tenants_more_interested_in_location_than_energy_efficiency.htm Tue, 27 Nov 2007 15:55:06 +0000 Olympics will benefit Central London too http://www.privatehq.com/news/London_Property/Olympics_will_benefit_Central_London_too.htm Tue, 27 Nov 2007 15:55:06 +0000 House prices rise in September http://www.privatehq.com/news/UK_Property/House_prices_rise_in_September.htm Tue, 27 Nov 2007 15:55:06 +0000 No need to rush into buy-to-let market http://www.privatehq.com/news/Property_investment/No_need_to_rush_into_buy-to-let_market.htm Tue, 27 Nov 2007 15:55:06 +0000 Renovate your home - but not too much http://www.privatehq.com/news/Property_investment/Renovate_your_home_-_but_not_too_much.htm Tue, 27 Nov 2007 15:55:06 +0000 Consumer confidence high http://www.privatehq.com/news/UK_Property/Consumer_confidence_high.htm Tue, 27 Nov 2007 15:55:06 +0000 Brown defends record on housing and debt http://www.privatehq.com/news/UK_Property/Brown_defends_record_on_housing_and_debt.htm Tue, 27 Nov 2007 15:55:06 +0000 BBA: 'Mortgage lending rises again' http://www.privatehq.com/news/UK_Property/BBA%3A_%27Mortgage_lending_rises_again%27.htm Tue, 27 Nov 2007 15:55:06 +0000 Buy-to-let lender doing well http://www.privatehq.com/news/Property_investment/Buy-to-let_lender_doing_well.htm Tue, 27 Nov 2007 15:55:06 +0000 Investors confident about buy-to-let http://www.privatehq.com/news/Property_investment/Investors_confident_about_buy-to-let.htm Tue, 27 Nov 2007 15:55:06 +0000 Poor market for buyers is good news for landlords http://www.privatehq.com/news/Property_investment/Poor_market_for_buyers_is_good_news_for_landlords.htm Tue, 27 Nov 2007 15:55:06 +0000 Million pound properties on the rise http://www.privatehq.com/news/UK_Property/Million_pound_properties_on_the_rise.htm Tue, 27 Nov 2007 15:55:06 +0000 CML: Credit squeeze has "modest" impact on mortgages http://www.privatehq.com/news/UK_Property/CML%3A_Credit_squeeze_has_%22modest%22_impact_on_mortgages.htm Tue, 27 Nov 2007 15:55:06 +0000 Borrowers hint at confidence base rate will fall http://www.privatehq.com/news/UK_Property/Borrowers_hint_at_confidence_base_rate_will_fall.htm Tue, 27 Nov 2007 15:55:06 +0000 Call for changes to Hips payment http://www.privatehq.com/news/Home_Information_Packs_(HIPs)/Call_for_changes_to_Hips_payment.htm Tue, 27 Nov 2007 15:55:06 +0000 Homebuyers don't trust agents http://www.privatehq.com/news/UK_Property/Homebuyers_don%27t_trust_agents.htm Tue, 27 Nov 2007 15:55:06 +0000 Landlords benefit from cooling market http://www.privatehq.com/news/Property_investment/Landlords_benefit_from_cooling_market.htm Tue, 27 Nov 2007 15:55:06 +0000 Bank unanimous on base rate http://www.privatehq.com/news/Finance/Bank_unanimous_on_base_rate.htm Tue, 27 Nov 2007 15:55:06 +0000 FTBs realistic about home costs http://www.privatehq.com/news/UK_Property/FTBs_realistic_about_home_costs.htm Tue, 27 Nov 2007 15:55:06 +0000 Mayor's plans for affordable homes in London http://www.privatehq.com/news/London_Property/Mayor%27s_plans_for_affordable_homes_in_London.htm Tue, 27 Nov 2007 15:55:06 +0000 Things looking up for Northern Rock http://www.privatehq.com/news/Finance/Things_looking_up_for_Northern_Rock.htm Tue, 27 Nov 2007 15:55:06 +0000 Landlords unaware of tax deduction entitlement http://www.privatehq.com/news/Property_investment/Landlords_unaware_of_tax_deduction_entitlement.ht