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Nottingham Building Society Throws Open the Door to Foreign Buyers With Rate Cuts
Good news for foreign nationals and expats looking to buy in the UK! Nottingham Building Society has slashed mortgage rates by up to 0.23% in a bid to attract more international buyers. This move comes hot on the heels of the building society’s recent launch of a brand-new mortgage scheme designed specifically for foreign nationals.…
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Forget Cornwall, Northumbrian Coast is the New Hot Spot for Holiday Let Investors
Are you looking to invest in a holiday let and reap those rental rewards? Then you might want to look beyond the Cornish coast and head north to Northumberland. That’s right, the land of Hadrian’s Wall and dramatic coastal landscapes is becoming the new hot spot for holiday let investors. Northumberland’s Profit Rise A new…
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Experts Predict Mortgage Rate Squeeze – What are the Best Deals This Week?
Good news and bad news for those looking to get on the property ladder as house prices have risen for the second month in a row. The average price of a UK home rose by 1.1% in April, following a 0.9% increase in March, according to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics…
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Property Ladder Feels Further Away as House Prices Climb Again
Good news for sellers, but first-time buyers face a tougher battle as house prices rise for the second month in a row. The dream of owning a home just got a little more distant for many, as house prices across the UK saw an 1.1% increase in the year to April. This means the average…
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London House Prices Cut – Bag a Bargain in Prime Areas!
Fancy living in a prime London neighbourhood? Now could be your chance! Prices in posh parts of London are dropping, with sellers slashing asking prices to tempt buyers. Hold onto your hats, because house prices in places like Mayfair and Kensington have actually gone down compared to last year. According to property experts LonRes, prices…
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Could Labour’s Plans Be a Lifeline for the Rental Market?
Labour has announced a new policy aimed at boosting the rental market, and some experts are hailing it as a potential game-changer. Simon Gerrard, managing director of Martyn Gerrard Estate Agents in north London, has welcomed Labour’s pledge to build more homes specifically for the rental sector. He believes that the current lack of new…
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HMOs – Are You Ready To Ditch Your Day Job?
Are you thinking of becoming a landlord? Maybe you’re already a landlord, but want to grow your portfolio? Then House of Multiple Occupancy (HMO) properties could be the key to building your financial future. New research from Landbay, a buy-to-let lender, shows that half of all HMO landlords rely on their properties for their entire…
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Housebuilders Hit Hard – Interest Rate Fears Haunt Property Market
Investors are shying away from the property market as housebuilders report a slump in profits and warn of a ‘lack of urgency’ among buyers. The FTSE 100 saw a drop yesterday, largely driven by housebuilders who are feeling the pinch from rising interest rates. Berkeley’s Warning: A ‘Lack of Urgency’ Berkeley Group, a major player…
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Self Storage – The Secret Weapon Homeowners Are Using to Beat Soaring Costs
Feeling the squeeze from rising house prices and rent? You’re not alone. Many people are turning to self-storage as a clever way to create more space without breaking the bank. New data reveals that enquiries for self-storage have skyrocketed by 49% compared to last quarter. This surge suggests that more and more people are ditching…
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NatWest Slashes Mortgage Rates – Saving Homebuyers Thousands!
Good news for anyone looking to buy or remortgage a home! NatWest is slashing its fixed-rate mortgage rates by up to a whopping 17 basis points (bps) from tomorrow, 20th June. This means cheaper monthly payments for borrowers and potentially thousands of pounds saved over the lifetime of a mortgage. Here’s the breakdown: The new…