From our friends over at Relocation, Relocation:

We are currently casting for the new series of Relocation, Relocation!

Are you ready to move? Are you relocating? Are you looking for two properties; one as your main property and another as a business premises, a holiday home, an investment etc? Do you need Kirstie and Phil’s help?

If the answers are yes, get in touch here or send us an email to relocation@iwcmedia.co.uk.

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After countless requests from our lovely readers, we’ve launched a Moneywise-powered mortgage calculator which compares rates from real life lenders, updated by the Moneywise team on a daily basis.

On the same page you can also compare rates on savings, personal loans and credit cards. In short, there’s no excuse for not shopping around to find the most suitable deals for your personal circumstances, hopefully saving you a stack of cash in the process.

Check out the mortgage calculator now, and compare rates on savings, loans and credit cards…

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Earlier today, regulatory body Ofcom cleared our 2007 programme, Best & Worst Places To Live In The UK, of any wrongdoing after the formula and statistics used to calculate the list resulted in Middlesbrough being named the worst of the UK’s 434 boroughs. read more

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Stories emerged this week that cash-rich Manchester City’s new signings are locked in a bidding war over Cristiano Ronaldo’s Cheshire mansion. Since only one of Toure, Adebayor, Tevez, Santa Cruz and my own former hero Gareth Barry will end up with the keys to ‘Gold Trafford,’ here’s some equally opulent properties in the area, fit for the Premier League’s new elite. They were all found using the 4Homes Property Search. read more

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As a native Brummie, the notion of living near water evokes pangs of romanticism presumably felt in coast-dwellers when they imagine living in the shadow of Spaghetti Junction. Or perhaps not. For me, the only thing better than residing close to the lapping sounds of the waves would be living in an old, characterful period property a stone’s throw from whitetops and weather-beaten beaches.

Following a quick play around with the 4Homes Property Search, here’s five fab houses that are both within touching distance of a river, estuary or the sea, and come with the prestige (or potential headache) of a Grade II listing. Just click on the photos to see the full listing, complete with more photos and info. read more

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I thought Property Ladder made for fascinating viewing last night – especially as I bought my house in April 2007 at the height of the market. Luckily for me, unlike last night’s developers, I’m not thinking of selling any time soon, so I could watch the rollercoaster ride they were on with sympathy, but a certain detachment. Can’t wait for the rest of the series now, and I think this series, more than any other, deserves future revisits – in a year or so – to see just how these ambitious, would-be developers managed over time to realise their dreams, if at all.

If you’re looking for clarification of Sarah’s remarks about the housing market, we have our own expert take on the property market. It’s realistic, it’s not all pretty, but it’s by our expert Kate Faulkner, who knows exactly what she’s talking about. Don’t miss it. And let us know what you thought of last night’s show, too.

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For those with even a passing interest in the housing market, the 4Homes Property Search is a worryingly addictive way of wiling away the hours. For 4Homes employees, it’s a great way to have fun while giving the impression that you’re working. read more

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Nobody’s calling the bottom of the market just yet, but today the Nationwide Building Society said that UK house prices rose 1.2% in May – the biggest rise in over a year and a half.

Is this the start of the great house price recovery? Probably not. With the economy predicted to contract by 3.5% this year, unemployment set to rise, and the general scarcity of lending capital showing few signs of abating, May 2009 could well be a blip on the graph.

According to the Nationwide House Price Index, April saw a 0.3% fall (-15% year-on-year), while May’s 1.2% rise puts average house prices 11.3% down on 2008 prices.

Whether the recovery’s started or not, it does at least look as though the rate at which prices fall should be wholly more manageable than in 2008.

Learn more about how house prices are calculated, or read the full May 2009 Nationwide House Prices Report.

Which way do you think house prices will go? Has the market bottomed out? Let us know your thoughts by leaving comments below…

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In these uncertain times, trying to make sense of daily and differing reports on house prices is a daunting task. So I’m not even going to try!

Kate Faulkner wrote a great piece for us on understanding conflicting house price reports, which is well worth a peek. If you want to make up your own mind, here’s some of the latest house price reports for your perusal.

Rock kickstarts lending with 70% rise in home loans
This Is Money

Property prices on the rise
South West Business (West Country)

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