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First-Time Buyers Feel the Pinch as Wiltshire House Prices Rise
People hoping to get on the property ladder in Wiltshire are facing a tougher climb than ever. New figures reveal just how much house prices have soared in the last year, with first-time buyers feeling the heat the most. The latest data from the Land Registry paints a stark picture for aspiring homeowners. In July…
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Zephyr Cuts Fixed Mortgage Rates
Zephyr Homeloans has announced a significant cut to their fixed-rate mortgage products! This could be the perfect opportunity to lock in a great deal, especially if you’ve been waiting for rates to fall. Here’s what you need to know: For energy-efficient homes (EPC rating A-C): For homes with lower energy ratings (EPC rating D or…
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Boost for First-Time Buyers as Accord Cuts Mortgage Rates
Accord Mortgages has announced a cut to its mortgage rates, making it easier than ever to buy a home, even with a tiny deposit. Accord’s latest move could help first-time buyers and anyone with limited savings. The star of the show is the £5k Deposit Mortgage, which has been slashed by 0.45% to a record…
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Foundation Reduces Buy-to-Let Mortgage Rates by up to 0.5%
Foundation Home Loans has just announced some cuts to its buy-to-let mortgage rates. Big savings across the board The biggest cuts are on Foundation’s F1, F2, and F3 products, with some rates dropping by as much as 0.5%. This means you could save hundreds or even thousands of pounds over the life of your mortgage.…
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YBS Reduces Landlord Mortgage Rates
Good news for landlords! Yorkshire Building Society (YBS) has announced cuts to its buy-to-let and semi-commercial mortgage rates. In a move designed to support landlords, YBS has reduced rates across a range of its mortgage products. This includes: Buy-to-Let Mortgages HMO and Holiday Let Mortgages Semi-Commercial Mortgages Angela Norman, interim managing director at YBS Commercial…
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Go Green and Save Green with Santander’s New Mortgages!
Homeowners looking to remortgage could be quids in thanks to a new initiative from Santander. The bank is offering lower interest rates to those with energy-efficient homes – but you’ll need to act fast! From September 24th, borrowers with an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of A or B will be eligible for Santander’s new…
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Are Off-Market Property Sales Drying Up?
Sellers ditch discreet deals in favour of finding a buyer – fast! Off-market property sales, where homes are sold quietly through private networks and contacts, are losing their appeal, according to new data. Research by TwentyEA reveals that vendors are now almost 20% less likely to consider selling their properties off-market compared to last year.…
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Interest Rate Cut Sparks Rental Property Rise
The recent interest rate cut by the Bank of England has brought a sigh of relief to tenants. According to a new analysis by Zero Deposit, the number of available rental properties in 15 major UK cities has increased dramatically. Edinburgh and Glasgow Lead the Charge The analysis looked at the total number of available…
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Zoopla Back in Black After Axing 100 Jobs
Property portal giant Zoopla has bounced back to profit after a tough couple of years, but not without casualties – nearly 100 jobs were cut in the process. The company, a favourite resource for property developers and investors, revealed a healthy pre-tax profit of £18.7 million in their latest financial report. This comes after a…
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Nationwide Offers 6x Salary Mortgages to First-Time Buyers!
Could this be the boost you need to get on the property ladder? In a major move, Nationwide Building Society has announced it will now lend up to six times income to first-time buyers (FTBs) who choose their five- or ten-year fixed rate mortgages at up to 95% loan-to-value (LTV). This exciting development, part of…