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Funding 365 Unveils New Buy-to-Let Products
Are you looking to expand your property portfolio? Funding 365 has just launched a new range of specialist buy-to-let products designed to make your life easier. The new products are available for a wide variety of properties, including: And if you’re thinking of investing in a property with a small commercial element, Funding 365 can…
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Saffron Slashes Mortgage Rates by up to 0.6%
Good news for homeowners – Saffron Building Society has announced massive cuts to their mortgage rates, with some slashed by as much as 0.6%. This could mean significant savings for borrowers. The biggest drop is on their five-year fixed-rate mortgage for those with a 20% deposit (80% loan-to-value). The rate plummets from 5.37% to just…
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Mortgage Rate Cuts – Yorkshire Building Society and Santander Slash Costs
Good news for homebuyers and those looking to remortgage – Yorkshire Building Society and Santander are the latest lenders to announce mortgage rate cuts. This follows similar moves by Accord and TSB, offering some much-needed relief for borrowers. Yorkshire Building Society Makes a Move Yorkshire Building Society is cutting rates for the second time in…
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Cash Is King! One in Three House Sales Now Going to Cash Buyers
High mortgage rates mean sellers are more likely to accept a cash offer on their property. Good news for cash buyers but mortgage holders are struggling to climb the property ladder. New research shows that homeowners are increasingly likely to accept an offer from a cash buyer, meaning it’s tougher than ever for those relying…
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Property Shares – Labour’s Housing Boom Could Be Your Goldmine
The Labour Party’s ambitious plans to build 1.5 million new homes over the next five years have sent shockwaves through the UK property market. While some investors are hesitant, others see this as a golden opportunity to cash in on the potential housing boom. A Housing Revolution Let’s be honest, building 1.5 million new homes…
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Beware! These Common Garden Plants Could Slash 20% Off Your Home’s Value
Want a lush garden that boosts your home’s appeal? Of course! But hold on – some innocent-looking plants could be secret saboteurs, sending your property value plummeting. The Daily Record spoke to property expert Bradley Mackenzie of Chartered Surveyors Stokemont to get the lowdown on these garden villains and how to tackle them: 1. Himalayan…
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Airbnb Crackdown in Brighton – Short-Term Lets Facing the Axe
Brighton landlords and investors are being warned to watch out, as the city council is considering new rules to crack down on short-term holiday lets. Families priced out The council is worried about the growing number of Airbnb properties in the city, with over 4,500 currently listed on Airbnb and Vrbo. This is driving up…
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Bradford Tops the Charts as the UK’s Most Affordable Property Hotspot!
Looking for a bargain on your dream home? Look no further than Bradford! The northern city has clinched the top spot for property hotspots for the second quarter in a row, and it’s easy to see why. With house prices significantly lower than nearby Leeds, savvy buyers are flocking to Bradford to snag incredible deals.…
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Mortgage Rate Cuts from TSB and Accord
In a welcome boost for the property market, both Accord and TSB are slashing mortgage rates on a range of products. This means lower monthly payments for both homeowners and landlords. Let’s break down exactly what these changes mean for you: TSB Cuts Rates for Homeowners and Landlords TSB is joining the mortgage rate price…
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Renters Over 55 Are Booming – Is This Good News for Landlords?
The UK’s rental market is changing rapidly, and for landlords, it’s a mixed bag. The latest figures from The Mortgage Works (TMW) show that the number of older renters is booming, particularly those aged 55-64, who have seen a massive 80% increase in the last decade! Older Renters on the Rise: Younger Renters Losing Ground:…