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Skipton Cuts Rates and Launches New Mortgages
Skipton Building Society has announced a range of new mortgages and a rate cut on a popular product for renters. From today, 12 new mortgages with an 80% loan-to-value (LTV) are available. This means buyers need a 20% deposit, opening up options for those who have previously struggled to get on the property ladder. These…
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Scottish Seaside Homes Selling Like Hotcakes!
Fancy living by the sea? You’re not the only one! Scottish seaside towns are booming, with houses in some areas now costing over £850,000! New research from Rettie shows that people are flocking to the coast, pushing up house prices. In fact, 13 of the top 20 most expensive places to buy a house in…
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Bank of Mum and Dad to the Rescue: Record Numbers Using Property Wealth to Help Kids Buy Homes!
Are you a parent or grandparent struggling to see your kids get on the property ladder? You’re not alone! A new report shows that 42% of under-55s rely on family help to buy their homes – and it’s costing families billions! With house prices still high, it’s no surprise that getting a mortgage is a…
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Will House Prices Dip This Autumn?
Thinking of selling your house? You might want to act fast! Experts are predicting that house prices will soon drop as we head into the colder months. While the recent interest rate cut in August gave the housing market a boost, that momentum is expected to slow down soon. eXp UK, a network of estate…
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Could Scrapping Stamp Duty Get the Housing Market Moving?
A leading international organisation calls on the Chancellor to scrap Stamp Duty. The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), a group representing 38 leading economies, has urged Chancellor Rachel Reeves to abolish Stamp Duty Land Tax. This bold move, they argue, would free up the housing market by making it easier for people to…
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Experts Predict a Booming Housing Market for the Rest of the Decade
Get ready for a property boom! The number of houses being bought and sold is set to rise to its highest level in 15 years, according to property experts Moverly. And with more buyers chasing after homes, it’s fantastic news if you’re thinking of selling, as prices look set to climb even higher. A decade…
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Santander Launches Cheapest Two-Year Fix Mortgage Rate in Over a Year
Good news for homebuyers! Santander is shaking up the mortgage market with the cheapest two-year fixed-rate deal we’ve seen in over a year. From Tuesday, you can get a two-year fix at just 3.99%, a full percentage point lower than any other deal currently available. This is a golden opportunity for those looking for some…
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Landlord’s Guide: Renters’ Rights Bill – What You Need to Know
The Renters’ Rights Bill is coming, and it’s time to get your ducks in a row. This new bill aims to overhaul the private rental market and while it’s not going to come into effect overnight, it will eventually change how you do business. Writing in The Telegraph, “The Secret Landlord” shared some tips for…
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Landlord Mortgage Rates Cut by Together and Landbay
Two top specialist lenders, Together and Landbay, have slashed their mortgage rates, making it cheaper for landlords to buy or renovate properties. Together has lowered rates on its unregulated bridging loans. These loans are perfect if you need to buy or renovate a property quickly. The new rates apply to loans over £100,000. Here’s the…
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Rightmove Reveals Which Home Renovations Could BOOST Your Asking Price
Thinking of doing up your kitchen or finally tackling that loft conversion? A new tool from Rightmove could help you decide which home improvements will add the most value to your property. Rightmove’s new Renovation Calculator gives you an instant online valuation of your home, just like their previous tool. But here’s the clever bit…