Archive for October, 2007

Some areas spending fortunes on stamp duty

Wednesday, October 31st, 2007

Some areas spending fortunes on stamp duty
A small proportion of areas account for a high proportion of Britain’s stamp duty revenues, new figures have indicated, while the thresholds remain overly low.

AHIPP: Missing surveys not down to HIP failure

Wednesday, October 31st, 2007

AHIPP: Missing surveys not down to HIP failure
The body representing home information pack (HIP) providers has refuted claims that the government has not published findings on their popularity because they are negative.

AHIPP: Don’t blame HIPs for property market’s failings
The Association of Home Information Pack Providers (AHIPP) has derided claims that the introduction of these documents has impaired the property market.

Students eager to get onto property ladder

Tuesday, October 30th, 2007

Students eager to get onto property ladder
Many students already own their own property near their university or are considering buying one in the same town, according to a new survey.