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Nationwide has recorded a ‘modest’ slowing in house price growth in September. Growth has slowed to single digits, according to the lender. House price growth slowed to 9.5% in September, down from 10% in August, according to Nationwide’s monthly house price index....
There has been another base rate increase just announced today. Find out what this means for your mortgage. The Bank of England has just announced it is increasing the base rate from 1.75% to 2.25%. The base rate dropped to 0.1% (an all-time low) after Covid first hit...
More people are choosing to live together, but it’s a big decision and not to be taken lightly. Here’s some key things to think about if you are planning to cohabit with a friend or a loved one. The number of people cohabiting has gone up. According to the website UK...
There’s pros and cons to moving house right now. Rental costs have gone up, but so have mortgage interest rates, although there are still some good deals available. There's no easy answer when it comes to deciding whether or not now is a good time to move house. A lot...
If you’re looking to move, you’ll need to consider the type of property you need and can afford and the type of area that would suit your lifestyle. Here’s how to make the right choice… When it comes to finding the right property, there are a number of key factors to...
Thinking of buying your first home and not sure if now is a good time to do it? Rising rents may be all the incentive you need to make your move onto the property ladder. Rental costs have increased steadily over the last year, meaning you’ll get less bang for your...
The government’s new 95 Per Cent Mortgage Guarantee Scheme launched on Monday 19 April 2021. The aim of the scheme is to make more 95 per cent mortgages available to those with smaller deposits. First-time buyers can apply but you don’t have to be one to be eligible.
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