UK property

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Property plays a vital role in the British economy. House prices underpin consumer spending, which accounts for about two-thirds of Britain’s growth. So investors should keep an eye on the state of the UK housing market.

Free report - Why house prices will fall again

Recent articles (3)

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How to be your own estate agent

(25 May 12)

If you're having trouble selling your home through an estate agent - or just want to buck the fees - you might try selling it yourself. Merry Somerset Webb explains.

Does your house insurance leave you unprotected?

(18 May 12)

Thousands of properties across Britain may have inadequate insurance cover due to the length of time they're left unoccupied.

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How to profit from the rising price of farmland

(16 May 12)

British farmland prices have almost trebled in the last decade. And unlike residential property prices, they're still rising. So have we hit the peak, or is buying farmland still a good idea? David Stevenson picks one way to profit whatever happens.

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