Stamp duty rush caused 2-year December high in first-time buyers. (CML)

The number of loans to first-time buyers hit a two-year high in December 2009

Buy-to-let lending in 2009 (CML 11 Feb)

New buy-to-let lending increased for the second consecutive quarter in the last three months of 2009

Mortgage arrears and possessions declined in fourth quarter of 2009 (CML)

Mortgage lenders took 10,200 properties into possession in the fourth quarter of 2009

Low rates should continue to help many borrowers (CML)

With the Bank still wary over the recovery there seems little immediate prospect of interest rates rising.

Gross Mortgage lending Declines in January (CML)

Gross mortgage lending declined to an estimated £9.1 billion in January

and welcome to the tate partnership

Tate Partnership is one of Chiswick's most respected residential agents. With much of our business coming through recommendation and referral, we adopt the simple principle"honesty is the best policy".

Our combined experience of 43 years in residential property sales, lettings and property management, has given us a thorough understanding of the local, national and international markets, to the ultimate benefit of all our clients. We have and continue to cultivate strong corporate and relocation contacts and fully embrace the latest, far-reaching advertising and marketing strategies. We believe it is what you know "and" who you know.

Main areas covered include W4, W6, W12 and W3. In particular, Chiswick, Bedford Park, Turnham Green, The Glebe, Grove Park, Strand on the Green, Gunnersbury, Chiswick Mall, St Peters and Goldhawk areas.