01/27/2005 - 01/27/2005
News for the UK Self Build industry.
Thursday, January 27, 2005
House price gloom (Evening Standard)
House price gloom (Evening Standard)
House prices fell across London for the seventh consecutive month, figures show today. The survey by price monitor Hometrack shows that the average London price is now £262,000 - a reduction of 1.24per cent on this time last year.
Repossessions fall
Repossessions fall
THE number of home repossessions fell in the second half of last year to the lowest level since 1982, according to the Council of Mortgage Lenders.
Mortgage Applications Fell Last Week
Mortgage Applications Fell Last Week
The Mortgage Bankers Association said its seasonally adjusted index of mortgage application activity decreased 3.6 percent to 658.1 in the week ended Jan. 21, after increasing 16.2 percent in the MBA's prior week survey.
....Women Pick Plasma as the Ideal Television for Super Bowl Viewing
....Women Pick Plasma as the Ideal Television for Super Bowl Viewing
According to a recent study by Panasonic the women are the control force behind the success of the Plasma television market. Two interesting findings of the Panasonic study include: 1.
Before You Buy a Dishwasher
Before You Buy a Dishwasher
Before You Buy a DishwasherDishwashers have been getting better recently.
Volunteers build straw house
Volunteers build straw house
A straw bale house is being built by Habitat for Humanity, a non-profit organization to help Ellensburg residents afford housing.
Heady days for new homes
Heady days for new homes
Low interest rates pushed residential construction in Utah to record levels in 2004, a year when uncertain economic times could have dampened demand for new homes.
Building panel reviews state code
Building panel reviews state code
Homeowners urge proper installation techniques instead of changing the code. A state panel began a long process Wednesday that may lead to construction code changes that could make new homes more watertight.
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