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Keystone Cuts Fixed Rates by Up To 0.25%
Keystone has reduced fixed rates across the board, including standard, specialist, expat, product transfers, holiday lets and even switch & fix ranges. Here’s a breakdown of the reductions: Why the sudden change? Keystone’s managing director, Elise Coole, explained: “Recent decreases in SWAP rates have provided us with the opportunity to pass on these savings directly…
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Mortgage Rate Cuts from Vida and Principality
Two more lenders are slashing their rates. This could mean cheaper deals for both homebuyers and landlords. Specialist lender Vida has announced cuts of up to 0.30% on both its residential and buy-to-let mortgages. This means lower monthly payments for borrowers, particularly those looking for higher loan-to-value products. Here’s a breakdown of Vida’s cheapest rates:…
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Eastbourne is an Upcoming Seaside Property Hotspot
Forget battling sky-high prices in Brighton – Eastbourne is the place to be for beach lovers hunting a property bargain. You could snap up a semi-detached home in desirable Willingdon for an average of £339,620, or £294,337 in charming Hailsham. Compare that to Brighton’s eye-watering average of £518,569 for the same type of property, and…
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Phil Spencer’s Top 10 Commuter Towns for London Workers
Finding the perfect balance between a peaceful home life and a manageable commute into the Big Smoke is a challenge many London workers face. While hybrid working has opened up possibilities for living further afield, a quick and easy journey into central London is still a top priority for many. Property guru Phil Spencer, best…
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Gen H Raises Mortgage Rates While Others Cut
Gen H is making a splash with some changes to its rates. They’re saying they’re doing this to “protect customer service levels” after a busy week, but let’s break down what it means for you: Bank of Ireland Cuts Costs Bank of Ireland is taking a different approach and is cutting rates on some of…
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Halifax Cuts Mortgage Rates: Good News for Buyers, Bad News for NatWest
It’s a battle for the best mortgage deals out there, and Halifax is throwing down the gauntlet! They’ve rduced rates on some of their most popular two and five-year fixed mortgages, hoping to tempt borrowers away from the competition. Halifax has reduced rates across a range of loan-to-value (LTV) ratios. This means that whether you’re…
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MFS Cuts BTL Mortgage Rates, Fleet Adds HMOs
Good news, landlords! It seems the property market is heating up again, with big changes in the world of HMO and BTL mortgages. Let’s break it down: Fleet Mortgages is revamping their whole HMO mortgage range: Here are a few of the new HMO options: Fleet’s Chief Commercial Officer, Steve Cox, says they’ve seen a…
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Scotland’s House Prices Soar! Homes Jump £5,000 in Value
Thinking of buying or selling a property in Scotland? House prices have shot up by an average of £5,368 over the past year, leaving the rest of the UK trailing behind. That’s a solid 2.9% increase, according to the experts at DJ Alexander Ltd, one of Scotland’s biggest names in letting and estate agency. Scottish…
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Tower Hamlets: London’s Highest Yielding Buy-to-Let Hotspot
Forget those fancy West End flats, smart investors are heading to East London! Tower Hamlets is the new star of the buy-to-let world, offering a 5.9% rental yield – that’s way higher than the London average of 4.81%. It’s simple: high demand, low prices! The average property in Tower Hamlets costs £456,375, but renters are…
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Solar Panel Sales Dip in Cooler Summer
Thinking about taking a shine to solar? You’re not alone! Despite the summer sunshine being a bit lacklustre, Brits are still snapping up solar panels in droves. While sales have dipped slightly compared to last year’s record-breaking sunshine, experts say the future is still bright for this money-saving technology. Over 80,000 homes have gone solar…