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It’s Cheaper To Own A Property Than Rent
A new report from Halifax reveals that monthly housing costs are likely to be cheaper if you own a property rather than renting one. Buying is cheaper than renting, according to Halifax. The lender has just published its Buying vs Renting Review, based on housing...
Third Interest Rate Rise Since December
The base rate has just gone up to 0.75 per cent. So, what does this mean for you and your mortgage and what should you do next? The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee has today (17 March) voted to increase the base rate from 0.5 per cent to 0.75 per cent....
Why you should talk to a mortgage expert
With talk of another interest rate rise and house prices still on the increase, now is a key time to seek expert advice on your mortgage. The property market is still buoyant despite the rising cost of living and the war in Ukraine. There are more buyers than...
More house price rises
UK house prices crept up again in February with the value of detached houses rising at more than four times the rate of flats. House prices have risen by 0.5 per cent in February, which means that the average house price in the UK is now £278,123 according to Halifax....
The property market for first-time buyers
Are you looking to buy your first home? You may be concerned about talk of rising interest rates and the forthcoming increased cost of living. Here’s an update on the market for first-time buyers. If you look online for bad news, you can usually find it. Last...