Don't leave your family forced to sell if you die: Homeowners warned to raise life insurance as theyRising house prices mean those who moved home in the past few years should have made some decent paper profits. READ MORE
One in two Brits oppose a major house building programmeHalf of the population would oppose a major house building programme if it was in their immediate neighbourhood, the Building Societies Association says. READ MORE
Yes vote could wipe £31k from value of Scots homesA YES VOTE in the Scotish independence referendum could wipe £31,000 off the value of the average Scottish home when big businesses which drive the property market relocate south of the border, experts have warned. READ MORE
First-Time Buyers 'Getting A Shot At Long Last'The number of people taking their first step on to the property ladder is at a seven-year high, according to new figures. READ MORE
House Building 'Back To Pre-Recession Levels'Ministers hail the housing growth but campaigners warn it remains "a drop in the ocean" compared to what is needed to meet demand. READ MORE
Housing market growth slows to 12-month low House prices grew at their slowest pace since April 2013 with a rise of just 0.1% this month, the Nationwide House Price index revealed. READ MORE
Chantal Cycles for 'The Nello' Force Cancer CharityLSL would like to congratulate Chantal Molony who took on the challenge to cycle 100 miles for Force Cancer Charity READ MORE
New mortgage approvals drop as market cools BANK of England figures confirmed yesterday that mortgage approvals dropped to an 11-month low in May, even as the actual amount of lending secured against property rose to the highest level since mid-2008. READ MORE
More accurate income verification will improve mortgage application processEquifax believes that automated income verification can help improve the time required for mortgage applications, to help offset the impact of tougher affordability criteria. READ MORE
London housing market ‘poses threat to Scots jobs’THE Scottish economy is enjoying a “strong recovery”, with employment and productivity up and strong growth forecast in production and manufacturing, according to an economic think-tank. READ MORE