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UK house prices increased by 2.6% in the 12 months to April 2013 down from a 2.7% increase in the 12 months to March 2013, the latest ONS House Price Index has revealed.
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Household financial confidence has reached the highest level in three years due to a rise in job security, the latest Markit Household Finance Index has revealed.
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Stonebridge Group, the mortgage and insurance network, has made a strong start to 2013 completion and case data from Legal & General shows.
Leeds Building Society has appointed Tom Tinkler as general manager - operations.
Mortgage Intelligence has linked up with Leeds Building Society to launch a 3.24% 2-year fixed rate mortgage which is available up to 80% loan to value.
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