ng unprecedented levels of demand. ‘In south-west London, we have 48 potential buyers registered for each available property,’ he said.‘A two-bedroom, ground-floor flat in Balham, initially advertised at ￡450,000, recently attracted 107 viewings and 53 offers. It eventually sold for ￡549,000.’Rory Penn, of the London estate agency VanHan, said: ‘In some areas, the shortage of decent property for sale is creating a frenzy with packed open houses, sealed bids and gazumping.’Matthew Pointon, property economist at the consultancy Capital Economics, said: ‘London is looking far more like a bubble. Brighton was another performer in terms of house prices, rising 14% to an average of ￡356, 862 ‘But prices are already very high in relation to earnings, and banks are taking a relatively cautious approach about who they lend to.‘Therefore, at least outside central London,Nike Air Max LTD Womens White Royal Blue, it is unlikely that growth will accelerate towards dangerous levels.’Nationwide figures show the average house price in the UK is ￡180,264, up 9.5 per cent over the last year. In March 2013, the average price was ￡164,630.Robert Gardner, the lender’s chief economist, said: ‘There is little doubt the recovery in the housing market is now firmly established.’Last week, Prince Charles raised his fears about a housing market which is pricing people off the property ladder – unless they are well paid or have generous parents.He said: ‘This isn’t sustainable and risks driving away talented young individuals who are starting their careers in London and spending most of their income on rent.’Homeownership has dropped to its lowest level – 65.2 per cent – since the 1980s amid predictions it could eventually drop below 50 per cent. 2595644
93 View comments A driver in Houston, Texas is miraculously alive today after colliding with a train. Transportation police released surveillance footage showing driver Ranuel Arreola-Moreno approaching the intersection at Fannin and Naomi streets on Wednesday. At the time,Nike Air Max 2014 Blue Orange UK, the crossing bars were down, but the driver drove around them, thinking they could beat the approaching train.Scroll down for video Tried to beat the train: A driver in Houston,Max 2009 Black Pink UK Online, Texas was hit by a train after pulling around crossing gates Surveillance footage released by METRO police shows driver Raunel Arreola-Moreno pulling around the crossing gates The SUV is recorded maneuvering around the gates But the driver never makes it to the other side and is hit head on by the train The train drags the SUV for several seconds before coming to a stop Driver with kids in car runs red light and is hit by tram The SUV winds around the first set of bars and is just about to drive past the second when the front of the vehicle collides with the train. The train continues driving for several seconds, dragging the SUV, before coming to a stop. Luckily, everyone in the SUV survived though two adults and two children were taken to the hospital. METRO police say Arreola-Moreno will be charged for running a red light and going through the crossing gates. Everyone in the SUV survived though two adults and two children were transported to the hospital The driver will face charges of running a red light and going through the crossing gates Read more: Red-light runner struck by METRO train near Reliant Park 2595637
2 View comments Benoit Assou-Ekotto has spoken of his disappointment at the Football Association's decision to charge him with improper conduct.QPR's on-loan Tottenham defender was charged following social media posts relating to the 'quenelle' gesture. Hull striker Yannick Sagbo has also been charged, while Samir Nasri and Mamadou Sakho have also been rapped on the knuckles.The salute came to the fore when West Brom forward Nicolas Anelka made the arm gesture when celebrating a goal against West Ham on December 28. In trouble: The FA charged QPR loanee Benoit Assou-Ekotto with improper conduct Controversial: Assou-Ekotto posted a message on Twitter: 'I congratulate you on the beautiful quenelle' More... Sagbo and Assou-Ekotto charged over 'quenelle' tweets but Nasri and Sakho escape with warnings QPR 1-1 Blackpool: Hoilett rescues point for Hoops as Redknapp's men stay third ADRIAN DURHAM: Sherwood's tactics are bizarre, Levy must prove he's up to the job and Sandro cares more about his hair... Tottenham are the l