First-time buyers trapped by rent rises

From: The TimesThe dream of homeownership has slipped farther from the reach of first-time buyers, who have been unable to afford a home because of the credit crunch.Full article

The 10 worst property investments ever

The Times have put together a list of the ten worst property investments ever. Projects gone wrong, disagreement between developer and investor, property feud, financial difficulties and more. I'm sure you've heard the expression, ‘If something sounds too good to be true, it probably is.’ Well, in the investment world, they say, ‘If something sounds too good to be true, it definitely is.'Read article here