Helpful articles and advice on buying and selling a property, as well as useful updates on changes in the property market and mortgage interest rates.
If your partner is living with you in a property you own, what are the pros and cons of getting their name added to the mortgage? Moving in with a partner can be a big step for your relationship. If you own a property, you might decide the best solution is for your...
Are you considering moving to a smaller property to help fund your retirement? Here’s what you need to know. Downsizing is the term used to describe moving to a smaller property than your current one. It can be a great option in later life to free up your money and...
Are you about to make some changes to your home? Before you sign on the dotted line (or pick up that paintbrush), read on to find out whether your plans might not be the best financial idea. Planning home improvements can be exciting. Renewing tired décor with a fresh...
Halifax’s latest figures show that property prices have seen the highest increase since November 2022, and the possibility of further interest rate cuts offers hope to homebuyers. According to Halifax, house prices increased by 0.3% in August, compared to a 0.9% rise...
New data reveals the housing market is slowly recovering, with buyer demand rising and supply of homes at a seven-year high. According to Zoopla’s latest house price index, the housing market is steadily recovering from the impact of higher mortgage rates, with house...
Halifax unveils Britain’s most popular locations for new homeowners and what makes them appealing choices for buyers New research based on data from the Halifax House Price Index, has revealed Britain’s hottest locations for first-time buyers outside of London. While...
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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