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UK house prices start to fall
House prices in the UK fell for the first time in more than a year
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Budget reaction
A real estate lawyer’s reacts to today’s UK Budget, with particular focus on the impact on the UK property industry
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High speed line for sale
The London to Folkestone high speed rail link has been put up for sale by the UK Government
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BA seeks property adviser
British Airways is searching for a sole adviser to manage its entire UK property portfolio
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In peak condition
Six members of the North East business community will swap their suits for cycle shorts to ride the length of the UK for charity
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Coalition cuts £2bn of UK projects
The Conservative/Liberal Democrat coalition UK Government has announced the full list of projects to be cancelled or suspended this year, saving £2bn
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HCA hits its targets
The Homes and Communities Agency (HCA) has exceeded its end of year housing targets, despite the economic downturn and challenging operating conditions
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Sellers return after HIPs
An increase in sellers was seen in the UK housing market in May, following the UK Government’s abolition of HIPs
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Qatar on the rise
Qatar is set to become the world’s largest real estate investor, according to a report by Jones Lang LaSalle
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Three miles for Mark
Three good friends are taking to the London water to support the Motor Neurone Disease Association next month
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Impartial energy efficiency advice needed
The UK Government has announced its household energy management strategy today
RICS actively supports the drive to improve the energy efficiency of the UK housing stock, and actions to encourage the take up of measures to achieve this.
However, it is imperative that information provided to consumers on the true costs of installation, expected lifetime, anticipated maintenance costs and savings achieved, together with the impact on property value, are clear, impartial and objective.
For consumers to buy into such measures, they must have confidence in the advice, the products, their installation, and the supporting financial information provided.
Barry Hall is an RICS spokesperson
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