www.mpginvestments.co.uk MPG Investments http://www.mpginvestments.co.uk/blog/Is-living-with-your-parents-the-new-independence-for-20-somethings--.html 2011-02-18 15:09:32.528933+02 Reports suggest more couples are taking the plunge and moving into together for the first time. Not on their own but with one of their parents? http://www.mpginvestments.co.uk/blog/So-are-rates-heading-up--.html 2011-02-17 13:05:00.606926+02 Strong rumours are circulating that there will be at least 2 interest rate rises this year. http://www.mpginvestments.co.uk/blog/A-Friday-lunch-date.html 2011-02-11 15:35:04.459306+02 Don't we just love planning a Friday lunch date. An hour or so away from work. one or two drinks. http://www.mpginvestments.co.uk/blog/Decision-on-interest-rates-at-Midday.html 2011-02-10 12:48:27.848885+02 The Bank of England meet today with rumors of interest rates rising? http://www.mpginvestments.co.uk/blog/My-Big-fat-Gypsy-Caravan.html 2011-02-09 12:29:52.209961+02 Gypsy life is hot news at the moment with the recent channel 4 series. http://www.mpginvestments.co.uk/blog/Are-more-repossessions-on-the-horizon.html 2011-02-09 12:01:54.700998+02 Repossessions we at an all time high last year. Will this year be the same http://www.mpginvestments.co.uk/blog/Dubai-or-not-To-Buy.html 2011-02-07 15:08:13.91675+02 Dubai Marina is one of the most popular developments in the emirates to buy property along with Palm Jumeirah and Jumeirah Lake Towers, a report suggests with enquiries coming in at a rapid rate. http://www.mpginvestments.co.uk/blog/The-sinking-sand-of-Property-buyers.html 2011-02-03 11:30:19.499575+02 Buying property is like venturing into the Amazon rainforests. http://www.mpginvestments.co.uk/blog/Property-market-started-2011-on-the-slide.html 2011-02-02 17:29:59.49568+02 Mortgage approvals for house purchases fell more than expected in December to their lowest since March 2009, in a sign the housing market is set to continue to weaken. http://www.mpginvestments.co.uk/blog/Being-a-property-investor.html 2011-01-28 12:54:33.63191+02 Is being a "property investor" really glamourous http://www.mpginvestments.co.uk/blog/Will-my-house-ever-sell--.html 2011-01-27 11:29:33.39291+02 In this uncertain market selling my property is posing a massive headache. http://www.mpginvestments.co.uk/blog/Detached-from-Reality.html 2011-01-26 17:10:08.330567+02 The average price of a detached family home has risen by more than any other property type since last year. http://www.mpginvestments.co.uk/blog/Bigger-deposits-needed-to-buy-.html 2011-01-25 14:13:35.058727+02 Buyers need a 40 per cent higher deposit than four years ago. http://www.mpginvestments.co.uk/blog/HMRC-say-prices-down-again.html 2010-11-25 14:50:47.463305+02 The HMRC have indicated house prices are down again in October http://www.mpginvestments.co.uk/blog/Is-this-the-winter-of-our-discontent.html 2010-11-15 06:09:39.594421+02 Reports are suggesting that the housing market has fallen further. http://www.mpginvestments.co.uk/blog/First-time-buyers-buoyant--Why--.html 2010-11-10 05:16:27.831026+02 According to property website Rightmove first-time buyers (FTBs) are returning to the housing market http://www.mpginvestments.co.uk/blog/House-prices-fall-for-fourth-consecutive-month-in-October-.html 2010-11-02 12:28:14.896066+02 According to housing intelligence group, Hometrack, house prices in England and Wales fell for the fourth consecutive month in October. http://www.mpginvestments.co.uk/blog/Mass-Exodus-From-London.html 2010-10-25 12:31:50.64149+02 Benefit Cuts will Spark A Mass Exodus From London according to reports. http://www.mpginvestments.co.uk/blog/House-sales-on-the-decline.html 2010-10-22 10:36:50.328635+02 Latest figures from HM Revenue & Customs show house sales across the UK falling to 78,000 in September, compared with 82,000 in August. http://www.mpginvestments.co.uk/blog/Spending-cuts-mean-no-affordable-housing.html 2010-10-20 10:51:14.271357+02 Government spending cuts means that fewer social housing will be built in the future. http://www.mpginvestments.co.uk/blog/Reports-are-that-house-prices-rose-3--in-October.html 2010-10-18 14:16:16.120364+02 Property website, Rightmove, has today reported a rise in asking prices in October – after three months of falls. http://www.mpginvestments.co.uk/blog/-43-000-for-the-worlds-smallest-apartment.html 2010-10-15 10:46:26.552369+02 The 'World's smallest apartment' has gone on sale on sale in Rome for £43,000. http://www.mpginvestments.co.uk/blog/Buying-a--630m-Home--Does-it-really-make-you-happy--.html 2010-10-14 12:52:30.850113+02 The richest man in India, Mukesh Ambani, has moved into his new home in Mumbai which is 27 storeys high and worth £630m http://www.mpginvestments.co.uk/blog/Low-Interest-rates-a-good-thing--.html 2010-10-13 11:29:17.215168+02 So interest rates have remained at record low of 0.5% for a 19th month on the trot http://www.mpginvestments.co.uk/blog/19-Months---no-interest-change.html 2010-10-11 12:06:42.595288+02 A record 19th month and still no change from the Bank of England on interest rates. http://www.mpginvestments.co.uk/blog/So-a-double-dip-is-on-the-horizon--.html 2010-10-07 10:59:18.271211+02 According to reports The world economy faces a marked slowdown later this year with "persistently high" unemployment and the UK runs the risk of a "double dip" in the property market, the International Monetary Fund has warned. http://www.mpginvestments.co.uk/blog/Buyers-need-a-40-per-cent-higher-deposit-than-four-years-ago--.html 2010-10-06 15:18:36.283533+02 Potential purchasers need 40 per cent more as a deposit than they did four years ago to secure a mortgage http://www.mpginvestments.co.uk/blog/House-prices-steady-in-September-.html 2010-10-05 10:34:14.569236+02 According to a recent Nationwide report house prices have risen http://www.mpginvestments.co.uk/blog/Detached-home-prices-increase-daily.html 2010-09-27 16:33:17.574305+02 The average price of a detached family home has risen by more than any other property type over the past year. http://www.mpginvestments.co.uk/blog/Paragon-returns-to-lending.html 2010-09-28 13:00:15.971472+02 Mortgage Strategey http://www.mpginvestments.co.uk/blog/Property-prices-down-again.html 2010-09-21 10:01:17.720006+02 According to reports it appears the housing market is headed for a double dip as property prices are down for a 3rd month in a row. http://www.mpginvestments.co.uk/blog/Drop-them-house-prices.html 2010-09-17 13:34:36.906917+02 On average home owners need to drop their house price buy 10pc to secure a buyer http://www.mpginvestments.co.uk/blog/Stand---Deliver--Your-money-or-your-life.html 2010-09-16 15:00:50.052387+02 Life can be hard. But people can be harder. http://www.mpginvestments.co.uk/blog/Meat-and-two-veg.html 2010-09-15 11:43:28.999003+02 Family values are changing. For better or worse? http://www.mpginvestments.co.uk/blog/Is-a-surge-in-repossessions-on-the-Horizon.html 2010-09-13 17:22:49.489284+02 Is a surge in repossessions going to cause home-owners more problems? http://www.mpginvestments.co.uk/blog/Interest-rates-still-only-0-5-.html 2010-09-10 16:08:11.403553+02 Interest rates have stayed the same for the 18th month http://www.mpginvestments.co.uk/blog/Interest-Rate-decision-at-Midday.html 2010-09-09 11:35:27.445333+02 What will the outcome be of the interest rate decision today? http://www.mpginvestments.co.uk/blog/What-goes-up--must-come-down--Then-go-up-again-.html 2010-09-08 11:25:57.554858+02 Conflicting house price information is confusing sellers http://www.mpginvestments.co.uk/blog/House-prices-falling-Apparently.html 2010-09-03 16:23:59.176785+02 Really? House prices are falling yet again. Well I am sure I heard last month that prices were stable and in some areas on the up. http://www.mpginvestments.co.uk/blog/Property-Investment.html 2010-08-27 12:51:51.055705+02 Is being a "property investor" really glamourous http://www.mpginvestments.co.uk/blog/2B-or-not-to-be.html 2010-08-26 17:05:09.880342+02 That is the question... http://www.mpginvestments.co.uk/blog/8--Interest-rates---WHAT.html 2010-08-25 15:20:35.942773+02 Interest rates could hit 8% in just two years time. http://www.mpginvestments.co.uk/blog/Property-Jungle.html 2010-08-24 14:17:19.509477+02 Buying properties is a precarious business at the moment http://www.mpginvestments.co.uk/blog/Lovely-Interest-Rates.html 2010-08-23 18:14:57.085279+02 We are glued to the next interest rate decision http://www.mpginvestments.co.uk/blog/Sushi-Friday-Baby-.html 2010-08-20 15:19:28.900948+02 We meticulously plan our lunch dates. But not plan our financial future http://www.mpginvestments.co.uk/blog/Squatter.html 2010-08-19 16:16:19.182981+02 Squatters are unfortunate or selfish? http://www.mpginvestments.co.uk/blog/Judge---jury-.html 2010-08-18 14:23:02.174837+02 Judge & jury on home owners being repossessed http://www.mpginvestments.co.uk/blog/Londoners-pay-extra-to-live-near-a-train-station.html 2010-08-18 10:35:05.002761+02 Londoners Pay an extra 7% to live close to a station http://www.mpginvestments.co.uk/blog/Interest-Rates-stayed-the-same---But-alas.html 2010-08-16 15:52:42.585627+02 Interest rates have stayed the same but I still haven't been able to sell my property. http://www.mpginvestments.co.uk/blog/Who-wants-to-live-in-a-place-like-this.html 2010-08-13 12:00:40.846811+02 Who wants to live in this wonderful city of London http://www.mpginvestments.co.uk/blog/I-have-a-Dream.html 2010-08-12 17:02:22.019372+02 I had a dream about being a Property Magnate http://www.mpginvestments.co.uk/blog/So-there-are-less-1st-time-buyers-.html 2010-08-11 15:26:25.481869+02 Research is showing that the number of 1st time buyers is at a 35 year low. http://www.mpginvestments.co.uk/blog/Brits-Want-House-Prices-To-Fall-Than-Rise.html 2010-08-10 17:38:30.794772+02 Is this a crazy notion or quite a wise one? http://www.mpginvestments.co.uk/blog/a-few-scatter-cushions-and-voila.html 2010-08-10 11:08:23.854711+02 A few tips on how to secure a firm offer http://www.mpginvestments.co.uk/blog/Who-will-buy-my-home-.html 2010-08-10 11:15:12.7409+02 Are there really people out there willing to buy my beautiful house? http://www.mpginvestments.co.uk/blog/Third-of-properties-have-prices-reduced-amid-uncertainty.html 2010-08-05 11:45:44.909721+02 The properties have seen their values cut at least once since they were first listed on the market, according to the survey by property website Zoopla. http://www.mpginvestments.co.uk/blog/concerns-with-mortgages.html 2010-07-23 11:03:07.386261+02 The lack of mortgage funding seems to be the major hazard to the UK housing market. http://www.mpginvestments.co.uk/blog/house-price-fall.html 2010-07-23 11:02:00.862882+02 Soaring numbers of homeowners are deciding to sell their properties in a move which will set off a sharp house price fall. http://www.mpginvestments.co.uk/blog/house-price-rise.html 2010-07-23 11:02:33.133474+02 The average UK home is now worth £218,705, up £21,667 (11.02%) since March 2009, according to a leading property website.