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  Thousands hit as 'buy to let' firm goes bust
The property company at the heart of the buy-to-let boom, Instant Access Properties, has collapsed because of the credit crunch

Buy-to-let hotel firm GuestInvest crashes
It promised to help investors earn money while others sleep', but GuestInvest which launched Britains first buy-to-let hotel has crashed out

Pick up a bargain at property auctions
A rise in repossessions has resulted in a boom for property auctions, with more and more homes selling at hugely reduced prices

Pricey property bucks credit crunch
The market for the most expensive homes in London is expanding despite the economic crisis, research for the Standard has found

Biggest ever house price fall of 12.4%
The Nationwide has announced its biggest ever drop in property values of 12.4%, as one builder slashes nearly half off asking prices

House price crash myths: True or false?
Britain is in a property slump, but will it help you move up the ladder, are mortgages impossible to get and is buy-to-let dead? This is Money investigates

One third of OAPs stuck with a mortgage
One in three middle-aged homeowners will still be making mortgage payments after they retire, a report claims

What does B&B fall mean for buy-to-let?
The fall of Bradford & Bingley is another blow for Britains buy-to-let investors. This is Money explores what this means for landlords and buy-to-let

Blues hit mortgages, buy-to-let and savers
Homeowners and landlords are feeling the pain, while savers are nervous. Find out what the brave new banking world means for property and savings

Homebuyers benefit as auctions cut prices
Homebuyers hoping to benefit from the property downturn may find bargains as auctioneers force sellers to cut their prices


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