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It is of little surprise that recent interest rate rises have taken its toll on house prices across the UK. The number of new mortgage approvals in the UK fell to a 12-month low in April, Bank of England figures show. Mortgage approvals totaled 107,000 in April, down from 111,000 in March and the third monthly decline in a row. In a further indication of weakening buyer demand mortgage lending rose by ?8.9bn, much less than expected and the weakest rise since September.

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Good Communication is Good Business! Dr. Dennis O'Grady provides 13 simple and easy to implement ideas for improving your own communication skills and moving your business forward.

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