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There is an argument presented by some economists that if sellers flood the market with homes in response to the higher demand now being reported, prices will drop again as the supply of properties on sale start to outstrip the number of buyers.

Supply shortage helps boost house prices  new

House prices rose for the fifth month in a row during November as the market continued to be boosted by a shortage of homes for sale, figures showed today.

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Friary Road, Acton, London, W3. Price: £349,950

Private Viewing: Pick of the property market

Wednesday, 2 December 2009

We hunt out the best places on offer

Hard work: a view across Haddon Lake

Welcome to the self-building boom

Wednesday, 2 December 2009

It’s so stressful it can lead to divorce – but do-it-yourself housing is more popular than ever, as an army of cost-conscious amateur builders construct their way out of recession. Jonathan Christie reports

House prices rise for seventh month

Tuesday, 1 December 2009

House prices rose for the seventh month in a row during November but there are further signs that the pace of the recovery is beginning to ease, figures showed today.

<b> 1. Ensure your home is insured </b>  <p>First and foremost, check through a copy of both your buildings and contents insurance policies. </p>  <p>Make sure your insurance company will pay out if your property or possessions are damaged by cold weather, flooding or storms. Be aware that you may need to take out additional cover for your garden furniture and outside property. </p>  <p>What's more, with the Christmas season just around the corner, it is important to make sure your insurance will cover any expensive, newly bought presents. </p>

Ten ways to protect your property this winter

Monday, 30 November 2009

As the colder weather starts to kick in, it’s crucial to ensure your home is protected against the harsh winter conditions.

Fifth consecutive rise in house prices

Friday, 27 November 2009

House prices in England and Wales rose for the fifth month in a row during October, figures showed today.

Cast your net wider: testing out Mapumental

House-hunting goes hi-tech

Wednesday, 25 November 2009

Innovative mapping technology and clever mobile apps are taking the legwork out of buying a home. Kate Watson-Smyth offers the guide to searching for property in the internet age

Sam Dunn: 'We're self-employed – will we find a lender?'

Wednesday, 25 November 2009

House Doctor

We've all merrily concluded that Russell Brand's wild bachelor days are over – because what other possible reason could provoke the sale of his opulent, monochrome London man pad?

The end of the bachelor pad

Wednesday, 18 November 2009

They have long been every single man’s dream – boasting plasma screens and flashy sound systems – but the recession has hit the masculine flat-for-one hard. Kate Burt reports

The good life: Hormond House in Polruan, Cornwall, boasts spectacular views down to the sea at Fowey. Owned by Bella Alexander, who converted the middle floor of her family home

B&B: Turn your home into a goldmine

Wednesday, 18 November 2009

So you fancy running your own bed and breakfast? Graham Norwood finds out the secrets to success

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