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Mortgage holders 'will not see rate rise in 2010'

Informed Choice believes the base rate of interest will not increase before the end of 2010.

Homeowners unlikely to see rate rise

Homeowners unlikely to see rate rise

Bungalow prices shoot up in Scotland

Bungalows make greatest price gains

Owners of bungalows and detached properties in Scotland are smiling, as their house types have made the biggest price gains.

Tenants 'must search wider to find best deals'

Research the market for lower rents

An expert expects the letting market to remain broadly the same for the next six months.

Lloyds TSB launches market-leading mortgage

New mortgage from Lloyds TSB

A two-year mortgage launched by Lloyds TSB offers home buyers and remortgagers a rate of 2.94 per cent.

Boilers, dishwashers and double glazing save energy in the home

Homeowners advised on energy efficiency

Installing a new boiler or even just fixing a dripping tap can make significant utility savings in a home.

Features

BBQ season is upon us.

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The Met Office has announced summer 2009 is likely to be a glorious affair, with temperatures reaching Mediterranean standards. So what better way to celebrate the forthcoming sunshine than with a barbecue?


Country House Rescue's 'national treasure' opens to the public

Pentillie Castle

The house, in Cornwall, has already seen 4,000 visitors on public open days, and with the renovations complete the Castle is now ready for hire, with a luxury Bed and Breakfast opening in the summer.

Editors Blog

How committed to rural communities is the government?

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Following the Taylor review housing minister Margaret Beckett, announced the government would do more to help those living in rural areas, and in particular concentrate on the difficulty of buying a first home in rural areas, where prices can be ten times the average salary.

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Pick of the week

Planting Mango Tango- one of the longest blooming shrubs in the world

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With the weather looking glorious for the May Bank holiday it's the perfect opportunity to get planting!

Property Partners

UK Flooring Direct

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UK Flooring Direct have over 25 years experience in the flooring industry specialising in carpet, vinyl, cork and lino flooring bringing customers the very best deals the UK has to offer.

Overseas Property

Brits "play it safe" with foreign property investment

Brits "play it safe" with foreign property investment

Foreign property investments in 2010 are likely to be 'safe bet' options for Brits, according to one industry expert.

Property Finance

Mortgage lending increases in June says Bank of England

Mortgage lending has increased according to the latest official figures

Mortgage lending reached a 14 month hight in June but is still far below traditionally normal levels, according to the latest data from the Bank of England.

Time to fix?

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House hunters attracted to the market because of lower property prices have a difficult decision to make about the type of mortgage they take out. All across the industry, there's debate about whether borrowers are better off with a fixed rate, or a variable rate.