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House Prices Down 3.3% But North East Sees Glimmer of Hope – esurv
House prices have dropped compared to last year, but there are signs things may be looking up in some parts of the country. The average price tag on a house in England and Wales is now £356,014. That’s according to the latest figures from property experts e.surv, who say prices have dipped by 0.2% in…
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Slash Years Off Your Mortgage and Save Thousands with This Simple Trick
Worried about rising interest rates eating away at your hard-earned cash? Inews reports the story of savvy homeowner, Cedric Felder, who is fighting back and on track to save £42,000 in interest payments while shaving five years off his mortgage term. His secret? Overpaying! Cedric, a 38-year-old father of two from Hemel Hempstead, bought his…
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BTL Landlords Are Getting Savvy, Are You?
The buy-to-let (BTL) market is no longer the gravy train it used to be. Forget the ‘accidental’ landlords, those who just happened to own a spare property – they’re increasingly heading for the exit door. But while the casual investor is struggling to make ends meet, professional landlords are thriving and snapping up opportunities left…
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London House Prices Cut as Sellers Battle it Out
Homeowners across the capital are being forced to drop asking prices as the number of properties up for sale continues to climb. New data from property experts LonRes has revealed that house prices in upmarket areas of London fell by 2.8% in May compared to last year. This means prices are now roughly the same…
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Election Jitters Spell Bargains for UK Homebuyers!
Could now be the perfect time to bag your dream home? With a General Election looming and the cost of living still biting, experts believe house prices are likely to fall in the coming months. Estate agent Knight Frank reckons that Rishi Sunak’s decision to hold an election on May 22nd has spooked the housing…
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Melton Building Society Offers Hope to First-Time Buyers with New Low-Deposit Mortgages
Melton Building Society has announced two new mortgages specifically designed to help people buy their first homes. The mortgages, which allow buyers to borrow up to 80% of the property’s value, offer competitive interest rates and come with no application fees and a free basic valuation. This could be a lifeline for aspiring homeowners struggling…
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Protect Your Property Investment with the Right Landlord Insurance
As a landlord or property investor, securing the right insurance coverage is crucial to safeguarding your investment. With an estimated 2.5 million landlords in Britain, the demand for comprehensive landlord insurance has never been higher. Yet, alarmingly, two in five landlords (41.4%) have not taken out specialised insurance designed to protect them from the unique…
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Landbay Reduces Buy-to-Let Mortgage Rates
Good news for landlords looking to lock in low rates for their buy-to-let properties! Landbay, a popular mortgage lender, has just cut rates on their two and five-year fixed rate deals. Lower Rates, More Savings Let’s break down the details. Across the board, Landbay has reduced rates on most of their two and five-year fixed…
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House Prices Stuck As Experts Predict Summer Slowdown
Good news for first-time buyers? House prices have stalled and look set to flatline for the rest of the summer, according to the latest figures from property website Home.co.uk The average asking price for a property in England and Wales is currently just 0.5% higher than it was a year ago, with prices in some…
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Location, Location, Relocation? First-Time Buyers Ready to Move 30 Miles for Dream Home
Desperate to escape the rent trap and finally get on the property ladder, first-time buyers are willing to move an average of 30 miles away from their ideal location to secure their dream home, a new study has revealed. This means ditching the familiar faces and favourite haunts for the sake of a garden, an…