will house prices fall 6%? Savills are forecasting a drop
Landlords warned they could see '6% fall in house prices'
Landlords have been told that average house prices in the UK are set to fall during the remainder of 2010 – and may decrease by around six per cent before the end of the year.
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No comments - anyone there?
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29/07/2010 12:16:33Dean Evans Dear member - please call Landlord Assist who are one of our trusted partners on 08707 66 22 88. They will be able to give ...
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27/07/2010 09:32:55Wayne Robinson Phone the lha Dep't to get rent paid directly to your self.you might have to get tenants permission for this to happen.Serve them with a ...
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15/07/2010 14:05:38Wayne Robinson Did the agent ask for aguarantor signature? if the did you can go to them for the money/sue them
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15/07/2010 11:01:36Frank Johnson It is a legal requirement to do this.
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