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What the papers say – 25th and 26th April 2009
This weekend’s financial press was brimming with comments and advice following last week’s budget announcement. The Times, Telegraph and the Sunday Times all reported on the extension of the current stamp duty window, with many industry experts sharing the opinion that the move does not go far enough in helping First Time Buyers. There was [...] -
Has spring sprung in the housing market?
In its latest housing market survey, the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has noted that “Buyer interest is starting to gain real momentum”, although it admits that the market is “still in a fragile state”. Its figures for March showed that new enquiries increased for the fifth consecutive month and the key sales to [...] -
Nationwide to Purchase Best Parts of Dunfermline Building Society
Nationwide is to buy the Dunfermline’s offices, savings accounts and prime mortgage book, as the latter failed to secure the Government backing it needed to remain independent. With losses of over £24m Scotland’s largest building society has been seeking Government support for some months. This was ultimately ruled out over fears that the building society [...]
