Mortgages

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Are you ready to become a landlord?

A guide for people considering a move into the buy-to-let market.

Mortgages | 17 May 2013
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Half a million families struggle to pay mortgage

Half a million low-income families face unaffordable mortgage repayments, says a leading think tank.

Mortgages | 17 May 2013
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Developers use Government schemes to downplay asking prices

Property developers are using Government help for buyers to market new build houses at 80% of their actual price.

Mortgages | 16 May 2013
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Obama paying 5.625% for his mortgage

Barack Obama is paying over the odds for his own mortgage.

Mortgages | 16 May 2013
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Worrying outlook for static Scottish house market

House prices in Scotland have fallen in the last year and risk being left behind the rest of the UK, according to the latest LSL Scotland house price index.

Mortgages | 15 May 2013
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Getting on the property ladder: the Govt's home buying schemes explained...

We break down the schemes available to people struggling to buy a house.

Mortgages | 14 May 2013
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Landlord refusing to let to lesbian couple exploits legal loophole

An Isle of Man landlord has refused to rent his property to two tenants because of their sexual orientation.

Mortgages | 14 May 2013
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Mortgage seekers pick longer-term fixes

More borrowers are choosing to fix their mortgage for a longer term as economic conditions remain uncertain, says a new report.

Mortgages | 14 May 2013
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Demand for homes hits three-year peak

The Government’s Help to Buy scheme has helped push the number of househunters to a three year high

Mortgages | 14 May 2013
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REVEALED: The wealthiest towns & villages in the UK

Windsor, Henley and Weyrbidge, where do they stand? We reveal the UK towns and villages with the most millionaires.

Mortgages | 13 May 2013
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Average household debt up as rate of repossessions rises

The average household debt is on the up as the rate of repossessions in the UK rises, according to the latest debt report from Credit Action.

Mortgages | 13 May 2013
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House prices boosted by ‘significantly improved’ mortgage market

House prices have risen by an average of £6,726 in the past year thanks to a ‘significantly improved’ mortgage market.

Mortgages | 10 May 2013
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Bank of England holds rates for 50th consecutive month

The Bank of England has held interest rates for the 50th month in a row and opted not to increase the size of its QE programme at its May meeting.

Mortgages | 09 May 2013
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Home repossessions fall sharply

Figures from the Council of Mortgage Lenders show that the number of properties repossessed by lenders has fallen sharply in the past year.

Mortgages | 09 May 2013
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Top tips for selling your home

With competition in the home sales market hotting up, the National Association of Estate Agents offers advice on getting ahead of the game.

Mortgage Basics | 09 May 2013

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