Barclays has announced a series of rate reductions across its residential mortgage range, introducing multiple new sub-4% products, including a standout two-year fixed rate at 3.72%, one of the most competitive deals currently available from a high street lender. The...
Buying property to rent out can be an excellent way to build wealth, generate regular income, and secure your financial future. But becoming a successful landlord isn’t as simple as purchasing a property and finding tenants. The buy-to-let market is complex, and...
Nationwide Building Society has experienced an enormous rush in demand for its Helping Hand mortgage, following its decision to raise its upper lending limit to six times salary, allowing thousands more first-time buyers to obtain their initial foot on the property...
In what is quickly becoming something like a UK mortgage rates price battle, lenders are firing rate reductions left, right, and centre. Paving the way for some very favourable mortgage opportunities for the remaining four months of 2024, leading into 2025. I have to...
Living in the capital is great. Whether you are a young professional forging your career in the big city, or a seasoned 'Londoner' who just loves everything about the metropolitan lifestyle. There is something for everyone. And getting a slice of real estate for...
Virgin Money mortgage rates have tumbled to below 4% this week! A very welcome rate reduction came from the money lending arm of Richard Branson’s Virgin empire. This rate reduction is just one of many from lenders dropping their rates as economic stability returns to...
So you are ready to purchase a new home. It could be the first house or flat that you have ever bought. It could be your next family home with that extra bit of space. Or it could be a property that you are investing money in and plan on letting out as a buy-to-let....
Your home is more than just a place to live; it’s one of your biggest financial assets. Property values are rising after a slight slump over the last 12 months, and your mortgage balance obviously decreases over time, meaning that you may actually find yourself...
Skipton Building Society has today announced an exciting new range of mortgage products aimed specifically at first-time buyers, offering greater flexibility and accessibility in an increasingly challenging property market. This new range comes at a time where first...
HSBC has today announced an increase in its maximum loan-to-value (LTV) lending limits for residential mortgages. The changes, effective from today, apply to all new-build properties and flats, including non-new-build flats, across the UK. In this news article I will...
When purchasing a property, securing a sufficient deposit is one of the most significant financial hurdles you’ll encounter. Saving a large enough deposit, especially when you are having to pay rent and bills at the same time. Can be very difficult. For many, this...
Halifax has announced a new exciting change to its mortgage application criteria, that is due to take effect on the 12th of August 2024. In a message to all mortgage brokers this morning, Halifax announced that they will now accept foreign income mortgage...
The property market is constantly evolving, with prospective homeowners on the lookout for the best opportunities to secure their dream home. And with things like rising house prices and higher cost of living, it is becoming more difficult for people to make that leap...
In a welcome move for homeowners with SVR mortgages, several leading mortgage lenders have already announced reductions in their Standard Variable Rate (SVR) mortgages following the Bank of England's decision to lower the base rate earlier this month. Effective from...
The UK's housing market is starting to look a lot more positive than it once did, with a notable increase in sales and buyers paying closer to asking prices, according to the latest data from property website Zoopla. The first half of 2024 has seen house prices...
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