Grovelawn Financial News July 2008

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01/07/2008 – £30 billion worth of fixed deals come to an end
Millions see end of their fixed period mortgages

02/07/2008 – Latest figures show it's cheaper to buy than rent
Buying is more cost efficient in most areas of UK

04/07/2008 – TPG Capital pull out of deal with B&B
Shareholders rescue bank

16/07/2008 – Government aims to help builders and buyers
Two new schemes to ease the property crisis

16/07/2008 – Bank charges under fire by the Office of Fair Trading
Banking industry disagrees with report

17/07/2008 – Lenders rates are lowered
Products increase and interest rates lower

21/07/2008 – FSA to consider "Gold Standard" Mortgages
Temporary measures looked at to help market

22/07/2008 – Rental yields rise
Landlords see an increase in demand

30/07/2008 – Pru shelves plans to share excess capital
Policy holders denied payout

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