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Vida Cuts Rates for Landlords and Homebuyers!
Are you a landlord looking for a better deal on your buy-to-let mortgage? Or maybe you’re a first-time buyer struggling to get on the property ladder? Vida, a leading mortgage lender, has just slashed interest rates on a range of its buy-to-let and residential products, making it easier than ever to secure your dream home…
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Want to Buy or Sell at Auction? RICS Has a Guide
The property market’s getting hot, and more and more folks are turning to auctions to buy or sell their homes. But it can be a confusing process. Well, the good news is that the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has your back! They’ve just put out a brand-new guide to help you deal with…
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Mortgage Rates Easing – Rightmove
There’s some good news for those hoping to buy a home, with mortgage rates finally starting to dip. The average rates across the board are down compared to last year, according to data from property website Rightmove. Let’s break down the numbers: However, it’s important to remember that even with these small reductions, mortgage rates…
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Get Your Dream Home Without the Nightmare – How to Prepare for a Renovation with an Architect
Dreaming of a stunning home makeover? Don’t let your renovation become a money pit or a stressful saga. Getting ahead of the game with an architect is key. Houzz gathered advice from top architects on how to work with them early on and avoid common renovation pitfalls. Before you even think about picking up a…
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New Property Fund Hopes to Cash in on Truss’ Mini-Budget Chaos
It’s been two years since Liz Truss’s mini-budget sent shockwaves through the UK economy. Now, a new property fund is hoping to make a fortune from the chaos it caused! Special Opportunities Reit, a brand new company, is about to become the first real estate investment trust (Reit) to launch in London since 2021. They’re…
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Cambridge House Prices Soaring, But Is It Worth It?
Forget the rent, buying a home in Cambridge is a dream for many, but it’s not cheap. Prices in the city are rocketing, and it’s making owning a slice of the famous university town a serious challenge for many. The latest figures from GoCompare Home Insurance show just how much you’ll need to shell out…
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Harrow House Prices Sliding, But Still High
Are you thinking of buying or selling a home in Harrow? You might want to check the latest figures first. Property prices in the borough have taken a bit of a tumble in the last year, dropping by 1.1% according to the property experts at Zoopla. That means the average price of a home in…
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London Dominates – The Most Expensive Places to Buy a New Home in the UK
Are you dreaming of a shiny new house? Well, buckle up, because you might be shocked at how much it costs! A brand new study has revealed the areas with the most expensive new homes in England and Wales, and it’s bad news for your bank balance! Where are the Most Expensive New Homes? The…
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Virgin Money Shakes Up Its Mortgage Rates – Who Gets A Better Deal?
Virgin Money has just made a bunch of changes to its mortgage deals, and it’s worth knowing if you’re one of the lucky ones. They’ve been adjusting rates, launching new products, and even pulling some deals altogether. Let’s break it down so you can see if these changes affect you. New Deals, New Rates: Virgin…
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Mortgage Market – Good News for First Time Buyers?
The mortgage market has been a bit of a rollercoaster this year, with some good news and some bad. But according to the latest figures from Twenty7tec, a leading mortgage adviser tech provider, there are promising signs for first-time buyers looking to get on the property ladder. Mortgage Searches – Up and Down Overall, mortgage…