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Accord Lowers Buy-to-Let Mortgage Rates
Accord Mortgages has announced cuts to its buy-to-let (BTL) mortgage rates by up to 0.30%. What’s changed? Accord has reduced rates across its range of fixed-rate mortgages. Here’s a summary: These changes come into effect from 8am on Thursday 19th September. Here are some of the highlights of the new range: Why has Accord reduced…
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Halifax Mortgage Rates Cut
Halifax, the UK’s biggest mortgage lender, is dropping rates on a range of home loans from today (19th September). This follows hot on the heels of similar moves by other lenders, meaning cheaper deals for anyone looking to buy a home. How much are rates falling? Halifax is cutting rates on some mortgages by up…
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Watford House Prices Still Rising – But Less Than Elsewhere
Good news for Watford homeowners! House prices in your area are still on the up, even if the market has slowed down a bit. The average house price in Watford went up by 0.3% in July, according to the latest Land Registry figures. That means the average house in your area is now worth £394,261.…
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Dream of Owning a Home Fades for UK Renters as Costs Soar
Spiralling house prices and the increasing cost of living are crushing the dreams of homeownership for many, with a shocking six in 10 renters believing they’ll never escape the rental trap, according to a disheartening new study. The research, conducted by Go Compare Home Insurance, lays bare the stark reality facing a generation priced out…
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Landlords Flock to Limited Companies to Boost Profits
Landlords are shifting their properties into limited company structures to beat the taxman and boost their rental income, according to new research. More and more landlords are choosing to manage their properties through limited companies, a trend that’s been on the rise for the past four years. This move allows them to take advantage of…
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London Rental Market Booming: Tenant Demand Soars, Landlords Urged to Act Now!
Demand for London rentals hits a record high, creating a golden opportunity for landlords. Here’s the inside scoop on the latest trends and why NOW is the time to cash in! The London rental market is red hot, with tenant demand reaching record highs in August. According to new data from Foxtons, a leading London…
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Virgin Money’s Mortgage Rate Reductions
Virgin Money is making changes to its mortgage rates, with some borrowers set to benefit from cuts while others face higher costs. From today (19th September), the lender is cutting rates on some of its residential and buy-to-let mortgages. The biggest winners will be first-time buyers and those with smaller deposits, who could see their…
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Rich Buyers Uncertain About Buying Prime London Homes
Nervous millionaires and billionaires are putting off buying luxury London homes as they wait to see what will happen in the next Budget. The number of homes sold in London for over £10 million has fallen by nearly a quarter (22%) compared to last year, with experts blaming uncertainty about tax changes. Many wealthy buyers…
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Landlords – Where are the UK’s Property Rental Hotspots (Outside London)?
St Albans Crowned Most Expensive City to Rent, While Carlisle Offers Bargains New data from property website Rightmove has revealed a significant gap in rental prices across Britain, with St Albans emerging as the priciest city outside of London. Tenants in this Hertfordshire hotspot are now paying an eye-watering average of £2,307 per month –…
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Mortgage Rates Reduced by Saffron Building Society
Saffron Building Society has announced cuts to their mortgage rates, making it cheaper to buy your dream home. In a move designed to help people struggling with the cost of living, Saffron has reduced rates across their “Owner Occupied” range by 0.4%. That means you could save hundreds of pounds every year on your mortgage…