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Halifax’s latest House Price Index showed that monthly house prices dipped just slightly last month, while figures released at the end of May from Nationwide showed a small increase. Both lenders agree that the market is showing resilience. House prices were stable in...
Green mortgages offer favourable rates or cashback for buyers of environmentally friendly homes. So how do you know if your prospective new property purchase fits the bill? Read our handy guide to green mortgages… A green mortgage offers either a favourable mortgage...
The Bank of England has today announced its decision to hold the existing base rate. So, what does this mean for mortgage rates and the property market for the remainder of this year? In a predicted move on 9 May, the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee has...
If the base rate goes down in 2024, mortgage rates should fall, and property prices should rise this year, says the lender. Read more about the latest house prices and Halifax’s expectations for the property market. House prices increased on average by 0.1% in April...
Lloyds Bank has shared predictions in late April that could benefit home buyers and boost the property market. Lloyds Bank recently delivered a dual dose of optimism for homeowners and prospective property buyers. Britain’s biggest bank has predicted that property...
The latest update on the property market, including why figures can vary and why there’s different price growth for different types of properties. You may wonder why there can often be mixed reports about the state of the property market. Some sources may claim that...
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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