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Island Life Calling? House Prices on Scottish Islands Soar
Thinking about swapping city life for stunning scenery and a slower pace? You’re not alone! Scottish islands are seeing a surge in popularity, sending house prices soaring. Since 2018, the average price for a home on one of Scotland’s beautiful islands has jumped by 30%, hitting £182,000, according to Registers of Scotland. That’s even faster…
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Nationwide Slashes Rates – Best Mortgage Deals This Week
Mortgage rates have fallen! Nationwide Building Society has made big cuts, with some deals now below 4%! This week saw some of the lowest mortgage rates this year, thanks to significant cuts from Nationwide Building Society. This is great news whether you’re remortgaging, buying a new home, or a first-time buyer. “We’re making further cuts…
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Housebuilder Shares Rise as UK Property Market Rebounds
Shares in UK housebuilders are on the rise following positive news from property website Zoopla. Their latest house price index reveals that house prices bounced back in July, reversing a dip seen in June. The index also shows that buyer demand and sales agreements have surged in 2024 so far. House Price Growth Buyer Demand…
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Slash Your Mortgage by £21,000? Martin Lewis’ Money-Saving Secret
Could you be saving thousands on your mortgage repayments? Money saving guru Martin Lewis says YES, revealing how one smart homeowner saved £21,000 by following his simple overpayment trick. Martin Lewis, the nation’s favourite finance expert, shared the story of Lucy, who drastically reduced her mortgage term by making overpayments of just £1,000 per year.…
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Virgin Money Reduces Mortgage Rates – Saving Homebuyers Hundreds!
Virgin Money is cutting mortgage rates by up to 0.28% from today (29th August), offering some much-needed relief for homebuyers and landlords. This means cheaper monthly payments for those looking to buy a new home or remortgage their existing property. Here’s a breakdown of the best deals on offer: For those buying a home with…
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Living by the Park – How Much Does Green Space Increase London House Prices?
Fancy waking up to birdsong and leafy views in the heart of London? Be prepared to dig deep! Living near one of the capital’s most beloved parks could add over 50% to your house price, according to new research. Estate agents Foxtons have revealed just how much those green spaces add to the value of…
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MPowered Cuts Mortgage Rate for the Fourth Week Running!
MPowered Mortgages has reduced rates for the fourth time in August! This means cheaper deals on two-year, three-year, and five-year fixed-rate mortgages. So, if you’re looking to buy or remortgage, now could be a great time to secure a lower rate. What are the new rates? Here’s a breakdown of the reductions: Two-year fixed-rate mortgages:…
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Landlords Are Getting Younger – The New Breed of Property Investor
Forget the image of a silver-haired pensioner – a new wave of landlords is entering the property market, and they’re younger, hungrier, and more ambitious than ever before. Young Blood In The Market The average age of landlords buying new buy-to-let (BTL) properties has been steadily decreasing, according to new research from Paragon Bank. Back…
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Swindon House Prices Rise but Less Than UK Average
Prices in Swindon are more affordable than much of the South West and the UK as a whole. Although property prices rose slightly by 0.5% in the year to June 2024, Swindon still boasts lower than average house prices. Official figures from the Land Registry reveal that the average house price in Swindon during June…
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London House Prices Climb Back Above £530,000
London house prices have finally started to rise again after stalling last year. The average price of a property in London has gone up by 0.2% since this time last year. That might not sound like much, but it means the average London home will now set you back £536,300! This increase, revealed in Zoopla’s…