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The number of council homes bought in London under right-to-buy has soared for the first time in a decade. In all, about 700 council homes were bought in the last year, more than double the previous year, figures reveal. Read more »

This week saw Mortage Freedom Day (April 13th), the point of the year when homeowners have earned enough to cover their mortgage payments. Read more »

According to a new study, home owners believe the value of their homes is rising for the first time in three years. Read more »

According to the Council of Mortgage lenders, 2013 has seen the best start to the year for first time buyer loans since 2008. Read more »

The average property price in England and Wales grew £6,700 in the past year but would have been just £1,117 without the distortion of the London market, according to LSL Property Services. Read more »

We at Censeo are always on the look-out for ways to ensure that people can buy their dream homes. And hopefully, this will set them on the path to a decent financial investment. Read more »

Mortgage lending continues to grow with the news that building societies and other mutual lenders lent £2.5 billion in February, up by 29% compared to the same month in 2012. Read more »

A new mobile phone app has been launched for the social housing sector. My Tenants is a bespoke mobile application which allows tenants to access a range of services whilst on the move. Read more »

The Office for Budget Responsibility has warned that the Chancellor’s new help for homebuyers may lead to an increase in house prices, according to the Evening Standard. Read more »

A study by the Clydesdale and Yorkshire banks shows that just under one third of first time buyers in the UK have set their sights on a three bedroom house. Read more »