Mutuals retain customer service crown

According to the Building Societies Association:

"Mutuals have consistently outperformed plc banks across various aspects of customer service, including treating customers fairly, value for money and being trusted to give good advice..."

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Housing sales up 9.6%

The latest Agency Express Property Activity Index shows:

"UK house sale growth stagnated in April in the run-up to the General Election. Nationally, the number of houses sold in April was 0.7% down on those sold in March but was still 9.6% up on April 2009..."

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Stamp-duty announcement fails to boost first-time buyer outlook

The latest Rightmove Consumer Confidence Survey reveals:

"The proportion of first-time buyers expecting to enter the market over the next 12 months is at a virtual standstill compared with last quarter..."

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Barclays profits rise 47%

Barclays Q1 Interim Management Statement reveals:

"Group profit before tax for the three months ended 31st March 2010 was £1,820m (2009: £1,239m), an increase year on year of 47% (£581m)..."

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Taylor Wimpey sees further housing recovery

Taylor Wimpey reveals:

"UK housing market conditions remain encouraging, with continued gradual improvements in mortgage availability and buyer confidence..."

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RICS: Commerical property upswing continues

The latest RICS Global Commercial Property Survey from RICS reveals:

"Recovery in real estate markets around the world continues to gain traction..."

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Nationwide: House price inflation reaches double digits

The latest Nationwide House Price Index reveals:

"House prices increased by 1.0% month-on-month in April, annual rate of price inflation moves into double digits for first time since June 2007, house prices are 10.0% below the October 2007 peak..."

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