Property News - February 2011

Three-quarters of a million more people are set to become higher-rate taxpayers

Published: 01 February 2011

The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) estimates the average household will be £200 a year worse off as a result of tax rises and benefit cuts taking effect on 5 April 2011 when threshold for higher rate tax is lowered.

Mortgage Approvals to Buy Homes Falls To 21 Month Low

Published: 02 February 2011

Bank of England confirm that the number of mortgage approvals to buy homes in December fell to 42,563

UK House Prices Rise In first Month Of 2011

Published: 04 February 2011

According to Halifax UK house prices increased 0.8% on December in the first month of the new year

A Platter Of Opportunities In Murcia

Published: 07 February 2011

Individuals interested in buying property in Spain may want to consider looking to see what is available in Murcia.

UK See A Halt In Construction Industry Activity

Published: 08 February 2011

Construction recovery slows in the UK property industry