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Mortgage Rate Cuts: Virgin Money Lowers Rates for Buyers and Remortgagers
Virgin Money has announced a round of mortgage rate reductions, offering a glimmer of hope in a tough housing market. These cuts apply to both new purchases and remortgages, making it potentially cheaper for people to buy a home or secure a better deal on their existing mortgage. What’s Changed? For those looking to buy:…
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Home Improvement Dreams Could Turn into a Debt Nightmare for Homeowners!
Brits Urged to Ditch Credit Cards and Consider Loans for Renovations Thousands of homeowners across the UK are sleepwalking into sky-high interest charges as they plan home improvements, a new study reveals. Pepper Money’s research shows that a staggering 817,400 mortgage holders are gearing up to take on debt for home improvements in the next…
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HSBC Cuts Mortgage Rates – Price War Continues!
Mortgage giant HSBC is slashing its fixed rates, making it even cheaper to borrow! From today (3rd October), HSBC will be dropping rates across a range of mortgages, including deals for: Even existing HSBC customers can benefit, with cheaper rates on offer for those switching to a new fixed-rate deal. This is great news if…
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Scottish Homes Selling Like Hotcakes While Seaside Properties Linger!
Thinking of buying or selling your home? New research reveals Scotland is THE place to be for swift sales, while dreaming of a seaside escape might mean a longer wait. Property website Rightmove has crunched the numbers and revealed that homes in Carluke, in Lanarkshire, are being snapped up quicker than anywhere else in Great…
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Mortgage Rate Drop Helps House Prices Higher – Zoopla
House prices are on the rise thanks to lower mortgage rates which have tempted more buyers into the market. But if you’re thinking of selling, don’t get too excited just yet, as buyers are still looking for a bargain and driving down asking prices. Zoopla’s latest data reveals that house prices inched up by 0.7%…
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TSB Tempts First-Time Buyers with Mortgage Rate Cuts, Landlords also Get Cheaper Deals
TSB has lowereed rates on some of its mortgages. The high street bank is battling to attract new customers by offering cheaper deals to those buying their first home or moving up the ladder. The bank has cut rates on its three-year fixed rate mortgages for first-time buyers and home movers who need a loan…
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MPowered Cut Mortgage Rates – Lowest Now Just 3.75%
MPowered Mortgages has made cuts to their fixed-rate mortgages. This move comes as lenders are battling it out to offer the best deals to customers. The biggest winner is the three-year fixed-rate deal, which has been slashed to a super-low 3.75% for those borrowing at 60% Loan-to-Value (LTV). That means if you’ve got a 40%…
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Mortgage Rate Cuts: first direct Reduces Rates to 3.79%
first direct has announced major cuts to their mortgage rates, with some deals now available below 4%. The bank has reduced rates across over 100 of its mortgage products, with cuts of up to 0.25% available. This means you could bag a cheaper deal, whether you’re a first-time buyer, moving home, or looking to remortgage.…
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Slight Property Slowdown but House Hunters Still Keen
Even though interest rates are still relatively high, there are more homes being snapped up compared to last year. That’s according to the latest figures from property experts GetAgent. They say 43.9% of homes for sale in England have already been snapped up – that’s 2.6% more than this time last year. Where is the…
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Beat the chill and BOOST your home’s value by almost £22,000 this winter!
Selling your home this winter? Forget painting the fence and mowing the lawn, smart sellers are being urged to make their homes winter-ready to attract buyers with an eye on warmth and comfort this season. With the housing market traditionally heating up as we head into Autumn, experts at online estate agent Yopa have revealed…