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11/12/2008
Housing Collapse Sees Mortgage Brokers Fear For Job
The collapse of the mortgage market is making mortgage brokers fear for their jobs, with little hope of recovery in sight.
According to reports, four out of five mortgage brokers reported slowing sales in the past three months while just 8% indicating that businesses had improved.
Most worryingly, over a quarter claimed they were fearful for their jobs, as the construction and housing market continues on its downward slump.
Brokers are hoping the current low house prices, interest rate drop and first time buyer assistance in Octobers budget could rekindle the market.
Punctuating the building sector collapse, Dublin City Council has been forced to abandon a regeneration project near Croke Park in Dublin.
The Council said that although a preferred bidder had been chosen, negotiations for the public-private project had broken down.
The Council said it remained fully committed to the regeneration of the area, and would examine other options for the site.
(DW)
According to reports, four out of five mortgage brokers reported slowing sales in the past three months while just 8% indicating that businesses had improved.
Most worryingly, over a quarter claimed they were fearful for their jobs, as the construction and housing market continues on its downward slump.
Brokers are hoping the current low house prices, interest rate drop and first time buyer assistance in Octobers budget could rekindle the market.
Punctuating the building sector collapse, Dublin City Council has been forced to abandon a regeneration project near Croke Park in Dublin.
The Council said that although a preferred bidder had been chosen, negotiations for the public-private project had broken down.
The Council said it remained fully committed to the regeneration of the area, and would examine other options for the site.
(DW)
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