Property prices: boom or bubble?

Prices of residential property (see table) have rocketed over the past four years – so much so, that the question now is whether the boom is really a bubble on the verge of bursting. Everyone’s had their say on the subject, with the prevailing mood probably best described as cautious optimism. But what can you believe? We sum up the situation.


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Natal sharks versus Harlequins Thursday 10th February

News View NEC Harlequins Official Site: "There is still time to get your tickets for the Safe Solutions Challenge on Thursday 10th February 2005, kick-off 7.45pm, when NEC Harlequins take on Super 12 side the Natal Sharks, from South Africa, at the Stoop for the fourth successive season.

The Sharks have won all three previous encounters between the two sides, since the inaugural match took place in February 2002. Quins just missed out on recording their first victory over the Sharks last January, as an injury time penalty from former Scotland international Gregor Townsend gave the South African side a win by 29-27.

Tickets are available for this fixture and they can be purchased by calling the Quins ticketline on 0871 871 8877 or online by clicking here. "