Recession kills off mixed estates

December 12, 2008 PROPERTY BULLETIN Dear Reader, Visit Times Online today for dynamic news and views, plus property advice from the experts and online property searches Property market news Ghettos fear as recession kills off mixed estates For the first time in 20 years new 'affordable' housing association estates will no longer include homes for private sale Connells to offload its stake in Rightmove Estate agency chain to sell 21 million shares in home-selling website as confidence in property market continues to fall Mortgage rules likely to limit householders' help Homeowners hoping to avoid repossession must meet qualifying criteria It is becoming evident that mortgage repayment difficulties are spreading through all levels of societyMore.. Anne Ashworth This week's features The great ski chalet sell-off Owners of Alpine ski boltholes are accepting lower offers but some top resorts are proving recession-proof Affordable ski properties in Europe On a budget? Then try these in Spain, France and Italy for all-round value Buying new builds Brief encounter When will the UK property market recover? Experts differ on the date, but a gradual recovery is anticipated from 2010. But when will prices get back to 2007 levels Focus on property in Bournemouth What is it like to live in the future surfing capital of the South Coast? Skeldon estate in Scotland goes on sale for £6.95 million Tool test: Ryobi 18v One Plus Stapler A specialist tool in a well-designed range that does its job efficiently and makes the most rewarding noise Is it worth buying property in the eurozone? The record low of sterling against the euro is dealing a heavy blow to buyers of property abroad Cool in your Code The web TV show which brings you London's neighbourhoods from the inside out Propertyfinder With more than 270,000 properties for sale or rent, Property Finder is sure to have the perfect home for you Services Mortgages Life Insurance Home Insurance Legal Advice If you no longer wish to receive the Property Bulletin, please click here to unsubscribe. If you wish to speak to a Customer Services Representative, please call 020 7860 1133. You have received this e-mail from a member of the News International Group. News International Limited, 1 Virginia Street, London E98 1XY, is the holding company for the News International Group and is registered in England No 81701. VAT number GB 243 8054 69 Times Newspapers Ltd is a member of the Direct Marketing Association and registered under the Data Protection Act 1998. To see our privacy policy, click here.