Mortgages News
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EARNINGS OUTLOOK: Brokers' Profit Trend: Seasonal Blip Or Long Slump? ...
11 Sep 2006
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morningstar.com
NEW YORK (Dow Jones) -- After several strong quarters, Wall Street firms' summer slowdown in fees from their underwriting and merger businesses has cast a shadow over brokerage stocks, with several analysts cutting their earnings estimates. While the industry's recent record-setting run of profits has begun cooling off, their diversification moves into new business lines has left investors divi ... |
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House prices jumped £3,000 in July
11 Sep 2006
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thisismoney.co.uk
Simon Lambert, This is Money11 September 2006 THE summer homebuying rush led to the cost of the average home jumping by more than £3,000 in July, according to official figures released today. HOME SWEET HOME: The hot July failed to stall homebuyers with prices jumping £3,000 during the month WANT TO KNOW MORE? REPORT: Extra room adds £180,000 TIPS: Ten tips for buy-to-let DEAL FINDER: Search for a better mortgage OTHER STORIES Insurance mis-selling sc ... |
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Bovis buoyed by housing market
11 Sep 2006
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thisismoney.co.uk
This is Money11 September 2006 BOVIS Homes posted an 18% rise in profits today after the strengthening UK housing market boosted business. WANT TO KNOW MORE? DEAL FINDER: Great mortgages OTHER STORIES Genting bets £639m for Stanley Sportingbet shares plummet Market report: Monday 09:00 Vodafone to enter broadband fray UTV warns of a fresh slide in ad revenues THE ... |
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Extra room adds £8_,___
11 Sep 2006
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thisismoney.co.uk
Mira Bar-Hillel, Evening Standard11 September 2006 THE huge profits that homeowners can make by adding a bedroom or extra living space to their property are shown in a new survey today. WANT TO KNOW MORE? GUIDES: Self-build mortgages DEAL FINDER: Home improvement loans EXPERTS: Ask a mortgage question POLL: Vote for Britain's favourite DIY store OTHER STORIES Watch for the interes ... |
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The inheritance tax debate
10 Sep 2006
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thisismoney.co.uk
Jo Thornhill, Mail on Sunday10 September 2006 WHEN Labour came to power in 1997, the inheritance tax threshold stood at £200,000. Today, it is £285,000, an increase of 42.5%. But over the same period, house prices have risen on average by 140%. Millions more households are now caught in the IHT net. GOING HALVES: Brian and Judy Davis changed the ownership of their house. WANT TO KNOW MORE? WILL WRITING SERVICE: Get your will made up the easy way with This is Mo ... |
