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NewBuy – boost for home-movers who need it most

NewBuy – boost for home-movers who need it most

NewBuy, a government-backed scheme, will provide a major housing market boost for the buyer groups who need it most.

Property news   |   March 12, 2012
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You move house. What’s the first thing you unpack/set up?

You move house. What’s the first thing you unpack/set up?

We asked our Facebook fans to answer the following question: You move house. What's the first thing you unpack/set up?

Property news   |   February 28, 2012
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‘Spring bounce’ puts London asking prices close to record high

‘Spring bounce’ puts London asking prices close to record high

There is evidence of a 'spring bounce' in the price of properties in London with a monthly rise in new seller asking prices of 2.5%.

Property news   |   February 22, 2012
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Biggest monthly asking price jump for almost a decade

Biggest monthly asking price jump for almost a decade

This February’s 4.1% (£9,192) increase is the highest monthly rise Rightmove has recorded since April 2002, a surprisingly strong uplift given the challenging economic environment.

Property news   |   February 22, 2012
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How happy is your region compared to the rest of the UK?

How happy is your region compared to the rest of the UK?

We surveyed over 25,000 people to find out how happy we are at home as a nation.

Property news   |   February 15, 2012
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Welcome to Carlisle… the happiest place to live in the UK

Welcome to Carlisle… the happiest place to live in the UK

The residents of Carlisle are the happiest at home in the UK and those living in the North are happier than those in the South, according the Rightmove’s new ‘Happy at Home Index’.

Property news   |   February 13, 2012
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Rightmove First-Time Buyer Report – First-time buyers need ‘first-time sellers’

Rightmove First-Time Buyer Report – First-time buyers need ‘first-time sellers’

Rightmove’s Q1 2012 First-Time Buyer Report was released today and forecasts a marginal rise in prospective first-time buyer levels.

Property news   |   February 6, 2012
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How would Rightmove’s Facebook fans describe their neighbours?

How would Rightmove’s Facebook fans describe their neighbours?

We asked our Facebook fans to describe their neighbours in three words. Here's what they came up with...

Property news   |   February 3, 2012
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