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The housing market has generally remained buoyant despite the increased cost of living and interest rate rises. However, prices have dipped very slightly in July, according to Halifax. House prices fell slightly by 0.1% in July, which marks the first decrease since...
The latest announcement from the Bank of England to increase the base rate to 1.75% marks the sixth consecutive rate rise. The Bank of England has just announced that the base rate is increasing to 1.75% in a bid to combat rising inflation. The Bank has just announced...
A new report has shown that house prices have never been higher when compared with household income, and this could make life more difficult for homebuyers. Seeking expert mortgage advice and perhaps having a flexible approach to where you live can improve your...
You may have heard about rising interest rates and be concerned about whether they will continue to increase. Here’s what you need to know… The recent Bank of England base rate changes have been reported regularly in the media, with many homeowners and potential...
More buyers than properties continues to play a big part in the reason why the housing market remains healthy. The property market remains strong, as house prices rose by 1.8% in June according to Halifax. The lender says this is the twelfth consecutive monthly rise....
Mortgage lending went up in May despite the rising cost of living, with many people eager to secure a competitive interest rate on their mortgage. There has been a rise in mortgage lending in the last eight months as borrowers rush to lock in low interest rates....
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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