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Buying beats renting in many major cities

Buying beats renting in many major cities

Monthly mortgage payments are cheaper than rental costs in most of the country’s major cities outside London, according to Lloyds Bank. New research published on 10 October from Lloyds Bank shows that buying is cheaper than renting in many major cities outside of the...

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House prices dip according to Halifax

House prices dip according to Halifax

The lender’s latest House Price Index shows a small reduction in prices for September, but the housing market remains stable. At the start of October, we published Nationwide’s September House Price Index showing annual price growth of 2.2%. However, the latest House...

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House Prices Hold Steady in September

House Prices Hold Steady in September

The UK housing market remains stable despite economic uncertainty and nerves about the upcoming Autumn budget. UK house prices stood firm in September, according to the latest Nationwide House Price Index published on 1 October. Annual price growth went up by 2.2%,...

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New digital ID scheme could ‘benefit home buyers’

New digital ID scheme could ‘benefit home buyers’

The UK government has just announced the launch of a new digital ID scheme. Some mortgage industry experts believe this could speed up the home-buying process. Individual identification will be stored securely on mobile phones and will become compulsory for all UK...

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Base Rate held at 4%

Base Rate held at 4%

Despite inflationary pressures, the base rate remains unchanged. What does this mean for mortgage interest rates? The Bank of England announced on 18 September that the base rate will remain at 4%. This decision comes after a small cut from 4.25% back in August – a...

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Paperwork needed for your mortgage application

Paperwork needed for your mortgage application

Getting your paperwork sorted in advance for your mortgage application is a good idea, but what documents do you need? Here's a detailed list… We want to make your mortgage application as seamless as possible. Having the right paperwork in order from the beginning...

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