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Mortgage Hope as Bank Chief Hints at Bigger Rate Cuts
Good news for anyone looking to buy a house – mortgage rates could be about to fall! The big boss of the Bank of England has hinted that interest rates could be cut even further. Andrew Bailey, the Governor of the Bank of England, has suggested that the Bank could be “a bit more aggressive”…
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More Landlords Selling Up as Renters Face Record High Rents
The rental market is facing some big changes, and it’s good news for anyone who owns a buy-to-let property or is thinking about becoming a landlord. A new report by Goodlord & Vouch, who provide software to letting agents, has revealed some interesting facts about the private rented sector (PRS). The report, which surveyed over…
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Halifax Reduces Rates and Hints at Future Cuts
Halifax has just slashed their mortgage rates, and experts are predicting further cuts later this year! Halifax, one of the UK’s biggest mortgage lenders, has announced a significant reduction in rates for those looking to remortgage. The new rate of 0.24% is a welcome change from the previous 0.11% and could mean savings for homeowners.…
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NatWest Cuts Mortgage Rates by Up to 0.15%
NatWest is giving both new and existing borrowers a welcome boost by cutting some of its mortgage rates. This means cheaper monthly payments for anyone lucky enough to get one of these deals. Here’s a breakdown: For those buying a new home: First-time buyers If you’re stepping onto the property ladder for the first time…
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Barclays Cuts Rates, Launches First-Time Buyer Mortgages
Barclays is launching new mortgage deals specifically designed for first-time buyers, as well as cutting rates on a range of existing mortgages by up to 0.5%. From tomorrow (4th October), borrowers will be able to access two new deals: New ‘Premier’ Fixed-Rate Mortgages: Rate Reductions on Existing Mortgages: In addition to the new deals, Barclays…
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Landlords’ Rental Yields Hit 7.2%
Despite whispers of a slowdown, rental yields across England and Wales are holding strong at a respectable 7.2%. That’s according to the latest buy-to-let Rental Barometer from Fleet Mortgages, which reveals good news for anyone with a property portfolio. While rental yields are down slightly from the previous quarter (by just 0.4%), they’re still up…
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House Prices Rising, Mortgage Rates Falling – Best Deals This Week
The mortgage market is looking good for borrowers this week, with rates tumbling across the board. Banks are slashing their fixed-rate deals, making it cheaper to borrow. This has led to a surge in the number of people getting mortgages approved. This is great news if you’re hoping to buy a home, but there’s a…
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Santander Cuts Fixed Mortgage Rates
Santander has announced a cut to a range of fixed-rate mortgages, potentially saving both homeowners and prospective buyers thousands of pounds. From tomorrow (4th October), the banking giant will be reducing rates across its residential and buy-to-let (BTL) products. This includes mortgages for new purchases, remortgages, and even green mortgages for those looking for an…
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Saffron Announces Mortgage Rate Cuts Across its Range
Saffron Building Society has slashed mortgage rates across the board, making it cheaper for first-time buyers, home movers and those looking to remortgage. Good news for borrowers! Saffron has reduced rates on all of its mortgage products, with some fixed-rate deals falling by as much as 0.6%. Here are the key takeaways: Boost for Professionals…
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The Mortgage Works Reduces Buy-to-Let Rates by Up to 0.55%
The Mortgage Works has announced rate cuts across a range of their buy-to-let mortgages, making it cheaper than ever to expand your property empire. Starting today (3rd October), both new and existing customers can take advantage of these deals. New Customer Deals: Existing Customer Switching Deals: Joe Avarne, a senior manager at The Mortgage Works,…