House prices set for a rise November 18, 2009 SIGNS of a tentative economic recovery have given a boost to consumers’ confidence in the housing market, a survey from property website Rightmove has shown. Rightmove said yesterday that 56 per cent of consumers now expect average house prices to be higher in 12 months time, marking a sharp upturn in confidence since January, when [...]
CITY VIEWS: DO YOU THINK HOUSE PRICES ARE SET TO RISE OR FALL? November 18, 2009 STEPHEN FERRARI FERRARI BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT“I think the housing prices will increase because there is a short supply of nice houses on the market. Although I don’t think it’s going to be easy to borrow money, until the supply meets the demand for houses, I think we’ll see a rise in prices. There may be apparent [...]
Land Securities gives bullish outlook on property market November 18, 2009 LAND Securities yesterday said it was certain there was a boost in confidence in the market and added there are now more buyers than sellers entering the market. The property firm yesterday reported it had narrowed its pre-tax losses from £1.6bn a year ago to £4.6m in the six months to 30September. The group posted [...]
FULL ENGLISH November 18, 2009 FORMULA ONE WORLD champion Jenson Button admits he has realised a boyhood ambition after signing up to drive for McLaren next season. Button yesterday confirmed a “multi-year deal” to race alongside fellow Englishman and 2008 title-winner Lewis Hamilton at the Woking-based outfit. The 29-year-old enjoyed a breakthrough season at Brawn GP this year, winning the [...]
Henry’s Hand of God breaks Irish hearts November 18, 2009 FRANCE (1) vs. REPUBLIC OF IRELAND (1)AET, FRANCE WIN 2-1 ON AGGREGATE THIERRY HENRY relived the Hand of God in Paris last night to cruelly deny Republic of Ireland a place in the 2010 World Cup finals. The Barcelona striker blatantly juggled the ball with his hand before setting up Arsenal’s William Gallas for an [...]
Johnno: I’m still the right man for the job November 18, 2009 ENGLAND manager Martin Johnson has launched a passionate defence of his tenure after beefing up his team for Saturday’s Test against New Zealand. Johnson yesterday handed Biarritz centre Ayoola Erinle a first international start at the age of 29 and recalled Wasps lock Simon Shaw following his return from injury. They replace Shane Geraghty and [...]
Eduardo and Gibbs boosts lift Gunners November 18, 2009 ARSENAL have been handed a double boost after striker Eduardo signed a new contract and defender Kieran Gibbs was told his foot is not broken. Eduardo, who is set for a major role in the absence of Robin van Persie, has signed a long-term deal to extend his stay at Emirates Stadium. The Croatian has [...]
Leader Rory’s living the dream November 18, 2009 RORY MCILROY insists he is “living the dream” – even if he doesn’t clinch the Race to Dubai title this weekend. The 20-year-old could be crowned Europe’s youngest No1 since Seve Ballesteros in 1976 if he holds off Lee Westwood, Martin Kaymer and Ross Fisher in the inaugural Dubai World Championship, starting today. “I’m just [...]
SPORT IN BRIEF November 18, 2009 Lord’s will not sell naming rights CRICKET: The owners of Lord’s have denied reports they plan to sell naming rights for the famous stadium to finance a £400m redevelopment. The MCC say the work will be funded by flats around the stadium and dismissed any suggestion of selling rights for individual stands. Chief executive Keith [...]
Murray paired with No1 Federer November 18, 2009 ANDY MURRAY has been drawn in the same group as world No1 Roger Federer for the ATP World Tour Finals at the O2 Arena, on Sunday. The British No1 also goes up against US Open champion Juan Martin del Potro and Spaniard Fernando Verdasco in Group A. Group B consists of world No2 Rafael Nadal, [...]
