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House Prices Climb as Buyers Shake Off Summer Slump
Good news for sellers as asking prices see biggest jump in years, but experts warn the ‘cost-of-living’ Budget could cool things down. The average price tag on a home has jumped by almost £3,000 this month, according to the latest figures from property website Rightmove. This 0.8% rise, pushing the average asking price to £370,759,…
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North-South Rent Gap Shrinks: Is This Good News for Landlords?
The gap between what tenants are paying in the north and south of England has closed to its lowest level in over a decade, meaning the North is catching up fast. Hamptons, a property company, says the average rent in the North of England is now £960 per month, up 9.6% from last year. While…
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HSBC Lowers Mortgage Rates for Homebuyers and Landlords
HSBC has announced cuts to their mortgage rates. The bank has reduced rates across all their mortgages, with some fixed-rate deals falling by as much as 0.17%. Here’s what you need to know: For Homebuyers: For Remortgagers: For Landlords: Oli O’Donoghue, HSBC’s Head of Mortgages, said the bank is committed to “servicing the needs of…
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Vernon Building Society Lowers Mortgage Rates and Launches New Deal!
Vernon Building Society has just announced some rate cuts and a brand new mortgage deal. Vernon Building Society has slashed rates across several of its top mortgage deals by up to 0.3%, offering some much-needed relief for borrowers feeling the pinch. Here’s what you need to know: Brendan Crowshaw, head of mortgage and savings distribution…
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Will New Renters’ Rights Bill Drive Landlords Out of the Market?
The new Renters’ Rights Bill could be a game-changer – and not in a good way. This bill, which aims to shake up the buy-to-let market, goes further than many expected and could send shivers down a landlord’s spine. More Than Just a Ticking Box The bill isn’t just a rehash of the Conservative government’s…
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Clydesdale Reduces Mortgage Rates Again
Clydesdale Bank has announced cuts to their fixed-rate mortgages, with savings of up to 0.39% to be made. From 13th September, you could bag yourself a cheaper deal on a two or five-year fixed-rate mortgage. Here’s the breakdown: Cheaper Deals For All! Don’t Miss Out! These offers won’t last forever! The new rates are available…
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Nationwide Cuts Mortgage Rates – First-Time Buyers Celebrate!
Good news for those looking to step onto the property ladder! Nationwide Building Society is cutting selected mortgage rates by up to 0.25%, starting today (Friday 13th September). The building society is making it easier for first-time buyers to secure a mortgage, with the biggest reductions aimed at those with smaller deposits. Here’s a breakdown…
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Where To Build Your Next Development: England’s Housebuilding Hotspots Revealed
Are you eager to build but worried about planning nightmares? New research reveals the areas where your building dreams are most likely to become a reality. The Labour government has promised a massive 370,000 new homes every year. But with locals often opposing new developments, where will these houses actually get built? Property experts at…
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21 Tenants are Competing for Every Rental Home!
21 tenants are now competing for every rental property in the UK, a record high that’s forcing rents to skyrocket! This news comes straight from Zoopla’s latest Rental Market Report, and it paints a bleak picture for anyone looking to rent. Here’s what you need to know: The Rental Crisis is Real What’s Driving This…
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Second Charge Mortgages Booming as Brits Borrow Against their Properties
Homeowners are increasingly taking out second charge mortgages against their homes, new figures show, with the value of these loans jumping by nearly a third in just a year. This surge in popularity comes as more of us look for ways to unlock cash tied up in our properties, with home improvement projects and consolidating…