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Eco-Friendly Homes Now Worth Thousands More
Want to boost your home’s value by £56,000? Forget fancy kitchens, it’s all about going green according to new research! Forget avocado bathroom suites, Brits are ditching their old ideas of a dream home and embracing eco-friendly living. A huge 81% now believe green gadgets like heat pumps and solar panels are essential, not just…
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Landlords Face Eviction Shock – No-Fault Evictions to be Axed
The Labour government is set to ban “no-fault” evictions within months, giving renters more security and causing ripples across the property market, according to The Guardian. No More Section 21: A Big Win for Renters Remember Section 21? It’s the clause that allowed landlords to evict tenants without a reason. Well, it could be gone…
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Mansfield Cuts Mortgage Rates and Offers Lifeline to First-Time Buyers
Mansfield Building Society has announced a major shake-up of its mortgage range, delivering a welcome boost for borrowers. The building society has cut rates across its fixed-rate products by as much as 0.70% and added a range of new deals. The move will be particularly beneficial to first-time buyers, who will now find it cheaper…
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Mortgage Rates Cut by Together and Aldermore
Two more lenders are slashing their mortgage rates! Together Cuts Rates by Up to 25bps Together, a specialist lender, has reduced rates on its popular “Discounted Rate” mortgage products. This type of mortgage is a bit like a tracker, offering a discount on the lender’s standard homeowner managed rate for two years. Here’s the summary:…
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Landlords Are Bullish – Buy-to-Let Booming Despite Worries
The buy-to-let market is still looking strong, with many landlords planning to expand your property portfolios. But, there are some clouds on the horizon, so it’s time to be smart about investments. A recent survey of over 1,100 landlords, by Landbay, revealed that while most are optimistic about their long-term prospects, there are some short-term…
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Mortgage Rate Reductions from Leeds, Bank of Ireland
Leeds Building Society and Bank of Ireland are slashing their mortgage rates. These cuts will take effect today. Bank of Ireland is offering cheaper rates on its popular ‘Bespoke’ mortgages for those borrowing 75% to 90% of their property’s value. This means you could save money whether you’re buying your first home or remortgaging an…
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Mortgage Rate Shake-Up – Virgin Money Announces Cuts
Virgin Money has launched new fixed-rate mortgages, while big lenders like Halifax and NatWest are slashing rates. There’s a scramble in the mortgage market, with several lenders making big changes. This is excellent news for borrowers who could be in line for cheaper deals. Virgin Money is tempting homebuyers and those looking to remortgage with…
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First-Time Buyer Mortgage Rates Cut by Coventry Building Society
Coventry Building Society has announced a shake-up of its mortgage rates, with cuts of up to 0.45% across the board. There’s good news for those struggling to get on the property ladder, with the biggest cuts on mortgages for those with smaller deposits. Some deals also come with cashback offers. Big mortgages for small deposits…
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New Loan Makes Flipping Properties Easier (and Cheaper!)
A specialist lender has launched a new loan designed to make it cheaper and easier for property developers to renovate and sell properties for a profit. Hope Capital’s new “flip loan” allows borrowers to access up to 75% of a property’s value with an interest rate of 0.99%. The loan is split into two parts:…
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House prices climb closer to record high – Halifax
UK house prices are on the rise again, creeping closer to the all-time highs we saw back in 2022. But what does this mean for those looking to buy or sell? The average UK house price in August reached £292,505, according to new figures from Halifax. That’s a jump of 0.3% from July and a…