Countrywide

Successive governments have widely encouraged homeownership but the impact of the recession has led to a structural change

Speculation surrounding base rate rises saw remortgage applications make up 32 percent of all mortgage applications in January, a five percent increase on the previous month.

In a newly created role Christine will work with a global network of more than 500 Sotheby's International Realty offices, which operate in 44 countries, to provide all-round property expertise both domestically and internationally

UK private rental properties are being let within 15 days on average - 5 days quicker than a year ago, report Countrywide, the UK's largest letting agent and property services Group

Andrew Jarrold appointed Head of Westcountry Property Auctions

Andrew Cowell has been appointed Social Housing Manager for Countrywide, the UK's largest property services Group.

Countrywide has started supplying its valuation service to First Direct, one of the industry's top financial brands.

The latest figures from Countrywide's network of 1,300 estate agency and lettings branches reveals that the overall volume of new tenant applications in 2010 increased by 37 percent

Countrywide, the UK's largest mortgage broker and property services Group, has announced Alan Snowball's retirement from the business.

The buy-to-let mortgage market continues to grow with applications increasing by 4 percent in November, which is partly driven by lenders to competitively price products.