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The Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) has predicted that this year will see a significant improvement in the affordability of homes, with the cost of mortgages coming down thanks to cuts in interest rates.

House prices in the UK rose by 0.4 per cent, new government figures have indicated.

The number of mortgage approvals in the UK increased last month, new figures have shown.

Now is a good time for people to look for houses for sale, the chief executive of the Centre for Economics and Business Research (CEBR), Douglas McWilliams, has said.

The Bank of England monetary policy committee (MPC) has announced a 0.25 per cent reduction in the base rate to 5.25 per cent.

The cost of some standard variable rate (SVR) mortgages has been cut following the Bank of England's decision to reduce the base rate.

The Home Builders Federation (HBF) has hit out at what it sees as inaccurate and unjust criticism of newly-built homes.

The Bank of England will cut the base rate down to four per cent by the middle of 2009, an economist has predicted.

Having to pay stamp duty threatens the financial stability of first-time buyers as they struggle to get on the housing ladder, a house building company has said.

Four out of every 10 counties in the UK have seen house prices more than treble over the past decade, reflecting the long boom in Britain's housing market up until the past few months.

The government and mortgage lenders need to take action to help homeowners struggling with repayments, the homelessness charity Shelter said today, as it revealed the number of people seeking help has increased eightfold over the past year.

House prices fell for the third month running in January, the UK's biggest building society said today, with the average price of a home 0.1% lower than the previous month.

Mortgage approvals fell for the seventh month in a row in December, according to Bank of England figures, as further signs emerged that the credit crunch is further limiting homebuyers.

January saw a further fall in house prices, figures from Nationwide have shown.

It is "inevitable" first-time buyers are facing increased difficulty in getting on the housing ladder due to an increase in the number of second homes being bought, the National Housing Federation (NHF) has stated.

Homes based close to water attract a 20 per cent higher price than comparable properties elsewhere, an estate agency has said.

New research by Co-operative Bank Mortgages has revealed that Brits are planning to spend over £13 billion making their homes greener and over two-thirds (68 per cent) have already taken steps to reduce the carbon footprint of their homes over the last year alone.

British mortgage approvals fell in December to the lowest since at least 1999, recent data from the Bank of England shows. This represents further proof that house prices could fall sharply this year, as mortgage accessibility is key to a healthy market.

Annual house price growth slowed significantly as 2007 drew to a close, according to Assetz. Growth fell back further from the year low recorded in November (7.9 per cent) to end the year at 6.4 per cent – the lowest level of annual growth since June 2006.

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Rics) has said that access to the housing market has declined by 351 per cent since 1996, based on the proportion of income needed to get on the housing ladder.

A strong appeal to Londoners is one of the main reasons why the property prospects for Brighton are so strong, a local estate agent has said.

Figures for December mortgage lending show the seasonally adjusted amount lent increased slightly during the month but remained below the longer-term average.

Developers building new homes will all be obliged to make a contribution towards local council projects to build the infrastructure needed to support such new communities, the Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) has stated.

An economist has predicted that the Bank of England's monetary policy committee (MPC) could reduce the interest rate as low as four per cent in the present cycle.

Just one member of the Bank of England's monetary policy committee (MPC) voted to hold interest rates this month, minutes of the January meeting have revealed.

The amount of empty property in the UK can be reduced more easily if councils are given greater incentives by the government, the Empty Homes Agency (EHA) has said.

Evidence has emerged that house prices in the south-west of England are holding up well despite forecasts that the credit crunch would cause a slump.

One of the main auditors in the UK has forecast that this year will see up to three interest rate cuts, with the base rate reduced to 4.75 per cent to stave off an economic slump.

The level of mortgage lending fell at the end of 2007 after a record year, the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) has revealed.

While the overall UK Property price inflation picture will be flat in 2008, there will be notable regional variations, Halifax has predicted.

House prices will see gentle growth but no crash, surveyor firm CB Richard Ellis has said.

The green mortgage market is not driven simply by the rates offered and has not been squeezed by the credit crunch, Norwich and Peterborough Building Society has said.

UK house prices showed a fall in November, new figures have indicated.

A survey of house prices has produced its lowest monthly house price inflation figure for 30 months.

Those looking for investment property need to concentrate more on buying well than on external economic factors such as the credit crunch, property firm Young Group has advised.

Price growth in 2008 will be "flat", according to estate agency Chestertons.

The Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) has said that the decision by most banks on whether or not to cut their standard variable rates in line with any move by the Bank of England trim the base rate is "irrelevant" in most cases.

Following much speculation about whether the Bank of England's monetary policy committee (MPC) would lower the base interest rate, a decision has been made to hold rates.

The Bank of England monetary policy committee (MPC) will cut the base rate three more times by April 2008, starting with this week, it has been forecast.

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Rics) has said UK Property prices should not fall in 2008.

Some variable rate mortgage holders have missed out on getting a reduction in their payments because their lenders have not passed on the 0.25 per cent reduction in the base rate announced by the Bank of England last month.

New figures from Halifax have shown a house price rise in December 2007, which may suggest the prospects for the market in the new year are better than some analysts have predicted.

The latest UK retail sales figures have led to calls for a cut in interest rates as the rate of consumer spending growth fell to its weakest December level in three years.

There is no need to be gloomy about the UK housing market but there is a danger Britons will talk their way into recession, the Intermediary Mortgage Lenders' Association (IMLA) has commented.

The next cut in the base rate by the Bank of England monetary policy committee (MPC) may come at this month's meeting, which takes place on Wednesday and Thursday this week, analysts have said.

The shift in residential population demographics in Britain has seen 2.5 million people move to the south-east in the last decade, new figures have shown.

New figures from Nationwide show that house prices rose by a seasonally-adjusted one per cent in the final quarter of 2007

The Department of Communities and Local Government (DCLG) has faced criticism from MPs over its decision to delay the implementation of its home information packs (HIPS) scheme last year.

The cost of mortgages may be about to fall again as figures for British manufacturing indicate a lower level of growth in December.

Doubt has been cast on claims that house prices are falling following the publication of new figures from the Land Registry indicating a rise in prices in November

The moderating of prices in the housing sector will offer first-time buyers in locations such as London a much better chance of getting on the property ladder, it has been forecast.

Nationwide has tipped the property market in the UK to undergo a modest recovery as interest rates fall.

The situation for first-time property buyers in the UK is poised to improve in 2008, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Rics) has forecast.

The prospects for first-time buyers may have bottomed out following the publication of new data on UK Property from Halifax.

The UK property market will not suffer an overly severe 2008 thanks to strong employment conditions and renewed interest from first-time buyers.

The oversupply of flats in city centres is a problem likely to affect those looking for quick gains but not long-term investors, landlordzone.co.uk has said.

The age of building a series of identikit homes should come to an end if the government wants to create cohesive communities in the future, the Town and Country Planning Association (TCPA) has said.

Mortgage lenders' desire to lend to only the most stable borrowers in light of the global financial turmoil could benefit well-placed first time buyers, one advice website has said.

New buyers can capitalise on the market next year because they do not have a chain of transactions behind them, John Charcol has said.

The Bank of England could cut rates again in a matter of weeks following yesterday's inflation data and the publication of minutes from this month's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, it has been suggested.

The Office of National Statistics (ONS) has said that consumer price inflation stood at 2.1 per cent in November, the same figure as had been seen in October.

Connells Survey & Valuation has said that demand for housing will recover in 2008 as population growth and limited supply exert their influence over the UK property market.

UK house prices fell by 3.2% in December, as seasonal factors and the full roll-out of home information packs (Hips) took their toll on an already slowing market, property website Rightmove claimed today.

When the levee breaks ... British commercial property's 15-year bull run has abruptly ended. The question now is who is going to drown in the flood of plummeting property valuations as debt finance becomes expensive and hard to find.

There was more bad news from the housing market this week, with a clutch of surveys showing falling prices and worsening affordability

The government's controversial home information pack (Hip) scheme was rolled out to one- and two-bedroom homes today, amid warnings they will damage an already sluggish property market.

A new study from Bradford & Bingley has suggested that the majority of landlords are not being put off by negative media reports regarding the buy-to-let sector.

All one and two bedroom properties put up for sale from today will now require a Home information pack (Hip) following the extension of the much-talked about scheme.

Some UK property vendors should take care to make their properties energy efficient if they want to get as much money as possible for their home, Hyder Consulting has said.

Paragon Mortgages has released a new study showing that 2007 was a year characterised by stable yields, record rents and strong growth in annual returns

Fears that the credit crunch will have a major impact have eased slightly following the announcement that some of the world's biggest central banks are to pump billions into the financial markets.

Home information packs (HIPS) will become more accepted once they are introduced to the whole of the UK property market, one provider has said

The Building Societies Association (BSA) has said that landlords must factor in service and maintenance charges when calculating how much they stand to gain from making a property investment.

The change in the UK property market has led to more investors turning to overses property destinations, HiFX has said.

The Council of Mortgage Lenders has said that a report by Citizens Advice which accuses lenders of aggression and irresponsibility is itself simplistic and sensationalist.

Potential problems regarding the introduction of Home information packs (HIPS) will only materialise if buyers and sellers are not diligent in their efforts to accommodate the new regulations.

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Many subprime loans to UK homeowners are "doomed to fail from the start", a report from Citizens Advice warned today.

Conservative leader David Cameron today urged lenders to help homeowners struggling with rising mortgage repayments.

Homeowners are putting the highest percentage of their salary towards mortgage interest payments for 16 years, according to the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML).

Fears are mounting that small investors may find it harder to get their money out of property funds as the credit crisis continues to bite.

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More than nine in ten investors do not pay attention to media reports regarding the buy-to-let sector, according to new research from Young Group, with a similar number intending to hold on to their investments for at least the next 12 months

Allied Surveyors has said that family homes in good locations will continue to attract high levels of demand next year even as the UK property market slows.

House prices showed solid growth in October, according to government figures.

The latest survey by the Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) showed that both house prices and the rate of inflation increased.

More than a quarter of Britons have experienced the problem of empty homes first hand, research has shown.

A survey from mortgage lender the Halifax revealed that 27 per cent of Brits have lived on the same street as an empty home.

Following the Bank of England's interest rate cut last week several leading mortgage lenders have fully passed on the cuts to borrowers.

Halifax and Nationwide both reduced their standard rates after the Bank cut the base rate from 5.75 per cent to 5.5 per cent.

The controversial home information packs will apply to every property on sale by Christmas, the housing minister, Yvette Cooper, announced yesterday. The packs, which are intended to speed up the buying process and prevent sales from falling through, will be extended to one and two bedroom properties from December 14.

Struggling first-time buyers could buy their first home by taking out a mortgage worth just two-thirds of the property's cost under a new scheme part funded by the government and available from tomorrow.

Home Information Packs are due to become mandatory for all property next week, and the Tories, smelling blood in the water, are targeting it as a big election issue...

Carbon emissions from UK homes could be cut by 80 per cent by 2050 – but it may mean banning people from selling energy-guzzling homes…

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The Bank of England may have cut interest rates for the first time since August 2005 yesterday, but that is by no means the end of its precautionary measures, it has been suggested.

The FT Acadametrics price index has reported that house prices rose by 0.5 per cent in November, with London again driving national price growth.

Green home improvements are relatively easy to install and will help homeowners in their quest to sell their UK Property in future, the National Home Improvement Council (NHIC) has said.

Green home improvements are relatively easy to install and will help homeowners in their quest to sell their UK Property in future, the National Home Improvement Council (NHIC) has said.

Many believe the seaside capital of the UK has long since peaked and is no longer classed as a property hotspot for investors.

However, investment experts at Property Secrets, believe Brighton still has lots of potential for investors seeking a low-risk capital appreciation investment with the promise of good low-void letting income.

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Reserving a property at the off Plan stage (typically you will have just the Architects floor & site plans, elevations and specification to base your decision on) has proven popular with a variety of investors and home-buyers for many years. And, at this very moment in time, that still remains a fact!

Home information packs have hit the housing market, the Government admitted for the first time today.

House prices fell for the second month in a row during November as higher interest rates continued to hit the market, figures show.

Almost three quarters of homebuyers who have graduated in the past ten years have been forced to pool their resources to get onto the property ladder, but most would be unable to buy their partner out, according to a new survey.

The fourth annual Scottish Widows Bank graduate first-time buyer survey has shown that just 44% of those who left higher education in the past ten years have managed to buy a home and 72% of them have had to join up with a partner, family member or friend to do so.

House prices inched ahead by just 0.1% in October – with the cost of the average home in London dipping by more than £2,000, according to the Land Registry.

House prices tumbled at the fastest rate for more than a decade in November, as confidence in the property market disappeared.

Flat prices in Brighton and Hove are set to soar out of the reach of locals because of cash flooding down from London.

The average flat, currently worth £181,288, is forecast to cost more than a quarter of a million pounds by 2012 - a rise of 53 per cent over the next five years.

Mortgage brokers are offering borrowers loans they know are unaffordable and allowing them to get away with giving false information about how much they earn, the City watchdog warned today.

House prices fell for the third month running in November, dropping by 1.1%, according to latest figures from the UK's biggest mortgage lender.

This is the first time in 12 years Halifax has recorded falls in three consecutive months, with the latest sharp drop following falls of 0.5% in October and 0.6% in September.

The mayor of London, Ken Livingstone, today launched two "green homes" services aimed at providing residents with help and advice to reduce their household carbon dioxide emissions.

The four most dangerous words in financial markets are supposed to be "it's different this time." But another four - "it won't happen here" - come a close second. Investors can always find umpteen reasons to explain why internet stocks in the late 1990s were different from radio stocks in the late 1920s and they can wax lyrical about why it would be wrong to assume that a bubble in a particular market somewhere else in the world means there is a bubble here.

Homes built on flood plains against official advice should be refused insurance to stamp out the threat of millions more flats and houses being erected in high-risk areas, according to the head of Britain's Environment Agency (EA).

The Empty Homes Agency (EHA) has said that greater demand for homes from the UK property market has helped make it more cost effective to bring properties back into use.

Yesterday (December 3rd) Halifax reported that the number of empty homes across England had fallen by six per cent over the ten years to April 2006, but the EHA has said that the fall in the number of long-term empty homes around the UK has been minimal.

John Charcol has said that an increased desire to change mortgages has meant that the average life of a product is now just three and a half years.
The broker has said that remortgaging has become "very popular" since 2004, but added that arrangement fees can differ hugely.

 A new study from Halifax has revealed that the number of empty homes in England fell by 290,000 between 2003 and 2006, though some areas have seen numbers rise sharply.

Almost half of all movers say that more space is a fundamental requirement they look for in a new property, but a significant proportion of this group then simply let such space go to waste, according to Yorkshire Bank.

A new report has suggested that homes in regeneration areas will experience the strongest price growth in 2008.

Spicerhaart Financial Services has said that it expects annual growth to cool next year as a result of the credit crunch, interest rates and the introduction of Home information packs (HIPS), with average price growth standing at just two per cent.

House-builders are being made to install more green energy technology into new homes. The Government is to publish new ‘climate change era’ planning guidance that will require homes and commercial buildings to obtain more of their energy requirements from clean and renewable sources such as wind and solar power.

Buyers are looking for dilapidated homes to modernise as a way of adding value in a slow market meaning fully renovated properties are not selling.

Homeowners wishing to carry out a loft conversion can look forward to new planning laws. The planning white paper, published earlier this year, gave the go-ahead for larger extensions at ground level, such as kitchens and conservatories, without planning permission.

Now the most prolific city on the south coast of England, Brighton draws visitors and new residents to its recently cleaned up shores in droves. Writes Louise Harris.

The number of people in the Midlands showing an interest in propery investment has risen sharply in recent months, according to a new study from Property for Life.

The Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) has said that the latest mortgage figures from the Bank of England show that mortgage lending is holding up well despite the credit crunch.

Some 70 per cent of buy-to-let investors continue to be interested in purchasing property in the current financial climate, according to Property for Life.

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Homeowners who use an internet property website alongside an estate agent to sell their property are in danger of being charged twice, it emerged this week.

One in three mortgage borrowers could face financial difficulties as lenders raise interest rates and tighten their criteria in the wake of the recent credit crunch, it was claimed today.

House prices in London fell by 0.6% in October, the Land Registry said today, suggesting the capital's previously buoyant market may finally be following the slowdown in the rest of the UK.

The controversial home information packs will apply to every property on sale by Christmas, the housing minister, Yvette Cooper, announced yesterday. The packs, which are intended to speed up the buying process and prevent sales from falling through, will be extended to one and two bedroom properties from December 14.

Thanks to the endless stream of property shows on TV, most of us can now tell the difference between solar panels and straw bale walls. But the public rarely gets to have a peek at these sorts of sustainable building materials in the flesh.

Homeowners hunting for the best mortgage deals have been warned to avoid the bank after research revealed 70% of top deals come from building societies.

Homeowners hunting for the best mortgage deals have been warned to avoid the bank after research revealed 70% of top deals come from building societies.

More than a million homeowners face a jump in mortgage payments of up to 60% when their cheap fixed-rate deals end. Analysts fear the impact will result in a surge in repossessions.

First-time buyers struggling to buy even the cheapest homes without teaming up with others are facing major problems if they decide to sell.

Mortgage brokers have been accused of pushing through unaffordable homeloans and implausible earnings information, in a report by the financial watchdog.

Estate agents are reporting the property market is suffering its biggest slowdown in more than two years, with prices falling in many parts of the country.

The London property market is stuck in a logjam that could lead to a sharp fall in prices, estate agents have warned.

House prices fell for the second month in a row during November as higher interest rates continued to hit the market, figures show.

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The Brighton and Hove City Council has begun the process of considering its housing land supply for the period up to 2026 to inform its Local Development Framework

New research from Nationwide has found that three quarters of Britons are unable to explain the difference between a five-year fixed-rate mortgage with a rate of 5.6 per cent and one with a rate of 6.6 per cent.

Home information packs (Hips) may be about to be rolled out to the entire UK property market, but most buyers are paying them no attention whatsoever, Knight Frank Winchester has claimed.

SmartNewHomes.com has said that average house prices will rise by between two and four per cent next year, adding that interest rates will likely fall by 0.5 percentage points.

Nearly a third of UK borrowers have been on their current mortgages for a decade or more, new research has discovered.

New research from Scottish Widows has revealed that a growing number of graduates are turning to joint mortgages as a way of buying their UK property.

Homeowners looking to secure the best price for their UK property in future may increasingly be forced to look to the energy-efficiency of their home beforehand, it has been claimed.

The government has revealed that Home information packs (HIPS) will be rolled out across all residential properties in England and Wales from December 14th onwards.

The government has revealed that Home information packs (HIPS) will be rolled out across all residential properties in England and Wales from December 14th onwards.

An award-winning new eco-house at Whichelo Place, Hanover, Brighton, designed by local firm DRP Architects, will be handed over to the client.

Home information packs (Hips) will be required for all properties being sold in England and Wales from 14 December, the government has announced.

The NHIC represents the most important body of companies and organisations that work in the home improvement sector and they earnestly believe in higher standards of materials and workmanship, backed up with codes of practice, guarantees and warranties.

The National Home Improvement Council (NHIC) has said that UK property owners looking to add older features to their property should be careful over the potential consequences of such a move

The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has said that the government has a responsibilty to promote energy-efficient homes to the less well-off and the elderly.

Global Insight has said that it now believes the base rate of interest will be cut three times in 2008 as the Bank of England moves to free up the economy.

Global Insight has said that it now believes the base rate of interest will be cut three times in 2008 as the Bank of England moves to free up the economy.

The house price boom has ended, the Nationwide said today. Price growth will collapse next year from the current annual rate of nearly 10% to zero.

Estate agents are reporting the property market is suffering its biggest slowdown in more than two years, with prices falling in many parts of the country.

The cost of a home inched ahead by 0.3% in September according to the latest official figures.

House prices fell for the second month in a row for the first time in two-and-a-half years, the Halifax said today.

Half the country will see house price falls in the next 18 months driven by the knock-on effects of the worldwide squeeze on credit, according to a study out today.

The cost of the average home leapt by a shock 1.1% in October as annual inflation headed back towards double figures despite weakening demand, according to a leading property index.

House prices fell for the first time in two years in October, according to a new study. Property values slipped by 0.1% during the month, according to property research specialist Hometrack.

Bank of England housing guru Kate Barker has warned that high house prices have left the UK vulnerable to a significant property downturn.

Britain's housing market is overvalued and could face a spectacular slump, the world's leading economic institution warned yesterday.

A rush of three-bedroom homes for sale before September's home information pack deadline pushed up asking prices, but indications of a property slowdown continued.

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When you make the decision to either create a new home from scratch or convert/augment/improve the one you already have you are suddenly making decisions that could very well be life changing. At the very least they will be expensive.

House price worries and challenging lending conditions are taking their toll on the buy-to-let market.

There has been a notable slowdown in the number of landlords buying properties for investment purposes, according to most commentators.

Although we have seen more stock come to the market, particularly outside prime central London, it has not yet been significant enough to have any direct effect on pricing. 

Some of the steam has come out of the market over the last month; worries about interest rates and the resulting pressures on affordability are starting to bite in the mainstream market. However, as has now become the norm, the top end is being driven by an entirely different set of factors.

It is habitual for the UK's housing market to be constantly reported on in the National press and while information that assists buyers reach decisions is always welcomed, much of the recent comment has been sensationalist. We have seen plenty of the type of headlines editors love about "booms" and "fat cats" and then "busts" and "pricked balloons".
Whilst numbers and forecasts provide a useful guide (when interpreted accurately!) my feeling is that it's not possible to understand property markets by simply delving into the numbers. Housing is a place to live, a roof over our heads, where we live has a bigger impact on our quality of life than any other expenditure. It follows that the behaviour of homeowners doesn't readily lend itself to desktop analysis by either academics or journalists.

The general feeling of cautiousness in the market seems to have morphed into one of resignation that it’s going to be a quiet winter. Uncertainty, due to the cumulative effects of interest rate rises and negative future predictions spun out of the Northern Rock situation have resulted in a distinct reduction of market activity. People are reluctant to commit. Notwithstanding this, the feeling at Garrington continues to be that the wider perception of the state of the market is worse than the reality we experience daily out at the coal face. For all the reasons we have outlined in previous updates, the prime sector is relatively well insulated; best in breed type property in this sector continues to attract immediate interest and full prices.

So why are box rooms getting smaller? Land is at a premium across the UK meaning many properties are built on smaller plots of land than they used to be - the demand for at least two bedrooms in the average house means the box room is decreasing in size to compensate

When you are buying a home it is important to get a surveyor's report about the property's overall condition. A surveyor is a qualified building inspector who can identify any problems or weaknesses with your prospective purchase.

You may want to choose an estate agent that is registered with the NAEA or the Ombudsman, as this will mean they have to abide by a code of practice. You can find one in the area in which you are interested by searching on the NAEA website. All estate agents are bound by the Estate Agents Act, whether or not they are registered with a governing body.

The decision to introduce Home Information Packs (Hips) is the Government's response to complaints from property buyers and sellers that the present system is inefficient, wasteful and slow.

Kemp Town is one of Brighton and Hove's architectural gems, renowned for its Regency building and as the stylish residence of actors, musicians and writers.

Western Road is a busy thoroughfare lined with shops and restaurants but the areas behind the road have long been popular places to live. Properties range from £1 millionplus houses in the seafront squares to modest bedsits and studios for less than £100,000.

There may not be a host of golden daffodils in Wordsworth Street or ancient mariners dwelling in Coleridge Street but there is a host of golden opportunities for housebuyers in Poets Corner.

This part of Hove is mostly long, wide, tree-lined roads with large houses and big gardens. There are also bungalows and terrace houses, giving a good mix of properties and prices. It includes some of Hove’s most prestigious roads and stretches from Hove Street in the east to Boundary Road in the west, Portland Road to the north and Kingsway to the south.

The area now known as Montpelier consisted largely of farmland before being developed into one of the most popular residential parts of Brighton.

With a length of three-and-a-half miles from St Peter's Church to Sussex University, Lewes Road is the longest continuously-named road in Brighton and Hove.

This is a busy area of mostly small homes and businesses and is currently enjoying a revival after decades of decline.

An address in Hove Park is one of the most prestigious in Brighton and Hove. The spacious park, which was opened in 1906, is at the heart of Hove and has given its name to the surrounding area.

Hanover is more of a community than an area and for that reason, it features some of Brighton's most sought-after residential streets.

Taking its name from the junction of four roads, Fiveways covers Ditchling Road, Preston Drove, Stanford Avenue and Hollingbury Road.

At one-and-three-quarters of a mile, Dyke Road is one of the longest roads in Brighton and Hove. It runs from just north of the Clock Tower in the city centre, through the Seven Dials across Old Shoreham Road to Tivoli Crescent North, where it becomes Dyke Road Avenue.

Clifton is undoubtedly one of the most fashionable and architecturally distinct parts of Brighton.

In less than 20 years, the area between Church Road and Old Shoreham Road has been transformed into a place where flats, bedsits and maisonettes are in constant demand.

Easy access to Hove railway station and frequent bus services into the city centre have made properties in central Hove attractive to buyers, especially commuters.

There can be little doubt that central Brighton is one of the most exciting places to live in the South East.

Brunswick is one of Brighton and Hove's finest Regency developments and is one of the most desirable addresses in Brighton and Hove. But it was a different story 50 years ago, its future hung in the balance as councillors considered whether to knock the village down and replace it with Art Deco towers.

Having shed a history of disappointments over how development should proceed, Brighton Marina is back on course to become one of the most popular residential and tourist developments in the South.

A shortage of seafront homes has led to price increases above the national and local averages in recent years, yet people are still are prepared to pay more for a sea view.

If you've ever bought a brand new car, you'll know the pleasure of sitting inside knowing you are the first driver, breathing in the new car smell, and just generally feeling pretty smug.

If you've ever had to fill out a self assessment tax return, you'll know that dealing with tax affairs is not necessarily the best job in the world.

small number of people are bypassing estate agents and taking on the job of selling their home themselves.

Buying a house can be a really stressful time.

For most of us, buying a house is something we will only do a handful of times.

The Environment Agency is committed to bringing more land into sustainable use. Concentrating development on brownfield sites can help to make the best use of existing services such as transport and waste management. It can encourage more sustainable lifestyles by providing an opportunity to recycle land, clean up contaminated sites, and assist environmental, social and economic regeneration. It also reduces pressure to build on greenfield land and helps protect the countryside.

The Social Market Foundation (SMF) think-tank has warned that about two million homes will have to be built on greenfield sites to meet the prime minister's plans to tackle the housing shortage

Increasing numbers of properties purchased as buy-to-let investments are being dumped at auction in a sign that increasing interest rates and competition in the rented sector are taking their toll on property owners.

Below you'll a wealth of property market analysis, data and statistics for the BN1 Postcode District (Brighton). Please take time to explore the many links! This property information has been designed to be of interest to potential home buyers and house sellers. In addition to providing analysis for Brighton property, mouseprice.com provides comprehensive coverage for England & Wales.

Keeping you up to date with what's going on in the property markets in Brighton, Hove and Kemp Town.

In recent weeks the property market in Brighton, Hove and Kemp Town has seen what we estate agents like to call a correction in the property market of about 10%. Or in plain English a fall in house prices of 10% in real terms.

Cosmopolitan living by the beach, an hour from London and only minutes from some of the country’s most outstanding rural landscapes.

Brighton & Hove proudly wears its heart on its sleeve. The city may be small but it’s spirit is huge. From the quaint and rambling charm of the lanes where fishing cottages nestle happily amongst more recent developments, to the wide, tree-lined avenues of Hove and the majestic seafront Regency terraces and crescents, the city is unashamedly proud of its heritage.

Now the most prolific city on the south coast of England, Brighton draws visitors and new residents to its recently cleaned up shores in droves.

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House price growth in London will remain positive throughout 2008 despite the strong price rises seen this summer now having faded away, Knight Frank has said.

Suggestions that new build properties are more likely than others to lose value are wide of the market, the Home Builders Federation (HBF) has said.

Britons should look to maintain good relations with their neighbour if they want to avoid having their most serious arguments being revealed to prospective buyers, according to Halifax Estate Agents.

There is a huge range of new buildings, alterations and extensions that can be built without needing anything but building regulations consent.

If your house stubbornly refuses to sell, never fear – Lucy Alexander asks the expert for their top tips on how to get things moving.

When first proposed, the aim of the HIP was to make the homebuying process in England and Wales more efficient and cut the time taken from offer to exchange.

Once the initial teething problems have been resolved, all properties on the market in England and Wales requiring a Home Information Pack will come with the following documents:

Your kitchen is a saleable asset. So much so that valuers at the Halifax rank a modern fitted kitchen second when assessing the home improvements most likely to add value (after a loft conversion). 

Architects are trained to take your brief and can see the big picture
Architects look beyond your immediate requirements to design flexible buildings that will adapt with the changing needs of your business.
 

Keep your head when all about you are losing theirs, and there is still money to be made, says Ross Clark

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) will be unveiling a suite of climate change guidance documents for architects and consumers on 18 October 2007. The launch will take place at the RIBA's Small Practice Conference at the RIBA.

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The Royal Institute of British Architects is the UK body for architecture and the architectural profession.

Development Control is responsible for the determination and monitoring of planning applications and other associated applications (listed building consent, advertisement consent, etc) submitted to the council under the Planning Acts.

Moving house can be a stressful experience, especially if you are moving a long distance from overseas or have a large family with a lot of belongings.

A city by the sea with fabulous Regency terraces and a long history of having fun...

The National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA) released figures from its latest housing market survey today, revealing that activity in the housing market has begun to increase in momentum ...

The National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA) has welcomed the Monetary Policy Committee’s decision to leave interest rates at 5.75% this month. Following a period of instability for the housing ...

Chancellor Alistair Darling made his first pre-budget speech today, in which he referenced a number of key areas for housing. Long term measures have been outlined in this year’s report to deal with ...

Housing: Energy Wed, 10 Oct 07 | House of Commons - Written Answer Summary The following question was answered on 10 October 2007. Contents Mr. Hancock: To ask the Secretary of ...

The latest survey from the National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA) has revealed a quiet September for the housing market as the number of sales agreed and buyers on books were both down for the ...