News from Robin Austin Surveyors

The following is a summary of recent news items from Robin Austin Surveyors:

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2011 house prices will finish year 2% lower than 2
According to the RICS UK Housing Market Forecast house prices will finish the year two per cent lower than at the end of 2010. Transactions are likely to remain flat, while repossessions will decline marginally.
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06/01/2011

Failing to have a survey could cost more than you
RICS recommends homebuyers have a survey before purchasing property. Homebuyers in England and Wales are facing bills for thousands of pounds by failing to have a sufficient survey of their property before purchase, according to new research from RICS.
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25/11/2010

House Prices drop but sales expectations rise!
A increase in the supply of property to the market has pushed house prices down for the second consecutive month. However, lower prices are leading to a rise in sales expectations according to the RICS UK Housing Market survey (Sept 2010).
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22/09/2010

Emergency Budget 2010
This budget had to address the UK's structural deficit and there will undoubtedly be repercussions for the property market. The combination of raising the rate of CGT and VAT may limit growth and cost jobs in the sector.
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01/07/2010

HAPPY CHRISTMAS & A PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR!!
Wishing all our clients and Agents a very merry christmas and hoping for an improving 2010 Best Wishes from all at Robin Austin Surveyors Ltd
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17/12/2009

Properties on market increases but prices still ri
A slight increase in properties coming onto the market is having little effect on the housing market and prices continue to rise.
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17/12/2009

OPTIMISM INCREASES!
Price expectations rose for the first time since May 2007.
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14/07/2009

COWBOY TRAP!
Robin Austin Surveyors have been asked by the BBC to become one of their resident experts on a new TV series which is due to broadcast in October 2009.
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29/06/2009

Market Conditions Improve
We are pleased to report that there has been a significant increase in market activity since the turn of the year.
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28/04/2009

2009
Despite the doom and gloom and forecasts for higher unemployment the start of 2009 has seen increased activity and property sales.
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03/02/2009