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Mortgage Rate War Heats Up as More Lenders Slash Costs!
Good news for homebuyers (and potentially sellers)! Another wave of lenders have jumped on the bandwagon, slashing mortgage rates this week. This follows similar moves from big names like NatWest and TSB earlier this week, signalling that competition for borrowers is heating up! What’s happening and who’s involved? From tomorrow, you can expect to see…
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Mortgage Rate Cuts from NatWest and TSB Coming Tomorrow!
Good news for homebuyers and those looking to remortgage – NatWest and TSB are slashing mortgage rates tomorrow! Natwest Slashes Rates By Up to 23 Basis Points NatWest is cutting rates on a wide range of deals. The biggest winners are those looking for two and five-year fixed-rate deals for purchases, with rates dropping by…
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Watford House Prices Jump by £20,000 in a Month!
Good news for Watford homeowners! House prices in your area have seen the biggest jump in the East of England, with the average property value soaring by £20,000 in just one month! According to the latest Land Registry figures, the average house price in Watford climbed to £387,277 in May, a 2.3% increase from April.…
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St Helens House Prices Dip in May but Remain Up Annually
Property prices in St Helens experienced a 1% decrease in May, bringing the average house price down to £180,694. This decrease contrasts with the overall trend in the North West, where house prices rose by 0.9% in the same period. Despite the recent dip, the long-term outlook for St Helens’ property market remains positive. Over…
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Mansfield House Prices Soar as Ashfield Lags Behind
Good news for Mansfield homeowners: property prices are booming! But it’s a different story in nearby Ashfield, where the market is struggling. May saw house prices in Mansfield jump by a healthy 2.3%, outstripping the East Midlands average of 1%. That’s an extra £4,000 in your pocket compared to April, based on the average Mansfield…
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House Prices Plummet in Merthyr Tydfil as Welsh Property Market Shows Mixed Picture
The average price of a house in Merthyr Tydfil has plummeted by 14.5% in the last year, the biggest drop in Wales. The average house price in the area is now just £129,121, making it the cheapest place to buy a property in Wales. But it’s not all bad news for Welsh homeowners – 13…
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Mansfield Building Society Offers Scottish Landlords New Buy-to-Let Mortgages
Scottish landlords looking for a buy-to-let mortgage have a new option as Mansfield Building Society launches into the Scottish market. What mortgages are on offer? The building society offers a range of buy-to-let mortgages, including: What are the key features? What is not included? There are some exceptions to what Mansfield will lend on. Postcode…
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This Week’s Best Mortgage Rates – 18th July 2024
Mortgage rates are falling, which means cheaper deals for homebuyers and those looking to remortgage. Here’s what you need to know this week. There’s good news for anyone looking to buy a house or remortgage, as some of the UK’s biggest lenders have been slashing their rates. Over the past week, Halifax, TSB and Barclays…
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Waterfront Homes Still Holding Strong With 48% Price Premium
Fancy living by the water? You’ll need deep pockets! Brits pay almost 50% more for a waterfront view It’s no secret that we love to be beside the seaside, but new research reveals just how much we’re willing to pay for the privilege of a waterfront view. According to estate agent Knight Frank, homes by…
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Labour Unveils Plans to Shake Up Housing Market with New Renters’ Rights and End to Leasehold
Big changes are on the horizon for homeowners and renters alike as King Charles delivered Labour’s first legislative agenda in Parliament. The speech, marking the second King’s Speech of his reign, outlined Labour’s ambitious plans to reform the housing market with three key bills: the Renters’ Rights Bill, the Draft Leasehold and Commonhold Reform Bill,…