Tag: Coventry Building Society
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Best Mortgage Rates Amidst Budget Uncertainty
Mortgage rates are creeping up again – just a week before the Government announces its Autumn Budget. Experts think buyers and sellers are getting nervous about what the Chancellor might do. Nobody’s certain what the impact of the Budget will be, which could be making lenders a bit jittery. That means higher rates for borrowers,…
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As Mortgage Rate Rises Return, What Are The Best Deals This Week?
The average UK property is now worth £293,000 – that’s a hefty 1.5% jump in just one month (up to August) and 2.8% higher than a year ago, says the UK House Price Index. This property price rise is probably linked to the fact that mortgage rates have been falling recently, encouraging more people to…
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House Prices Rise as Mortgage Rates Fall – What are the Best Deals This Week?
Halifax’s latest House Price Index revealed that house prices have seen their biggest jump since November 2022. In the year leading up to September, prices shot up by 4.7%, meaning the average UK home will now set you back a cool £293,399. Don’t panic! Amanda Bryden, the brains behind mortgages at Halifax, wants you to…
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House-Hunters Warned: Cheap Mortgage Rates Could Vanish!
Mortgage lenders are starting to increase rates – so if you’re buying a house soon, this could hit you in the pocket. Coventry Building Society has already revealed it is putting up rates and the Co-operative Bank is withdrawing some of its cheapest deals. Experts predict that other lenders, particularly smaller ones, will follow suit.…
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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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Coventry Building Society Cuts Mortgage Rates
Coventry Building Society has announced big cuts to their mortgage rates, making it cheaper for borrowers to get a home loan. This is great news for anyone looking to buy a home or remortgage their existing property. How much cheaper are mortgages? The building society has reduced rates on its standard mortgages by up to…
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Solar Panel Sales Dip in Cooler Summer
Thinking about taking a shine to solar? You’re not alone! Despite the summer sunshine being a bit lacklustre, Brits are still snapping up solar panels in droves. While sales have dipped slightly compared to last year’s record-breaking sunshine, experts say the future is still bright for this money-saving technology. Over 80,000 homes have gone solar…
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First-Time Buyer Mortgage Rates Cut by Coventry Building Society
Coventry Building Society has announced a shake-up of its mortgage rates, with cuts of up to 0.45% across the board. There’s good news for those struggling to get on the property ladder, with the biggest cuts on mortgages for those with smaller deposits. Some deals also come with cashback offers. Big mortgages for small deposits…
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Stamp Duty Bill Leaves Buyers £100 Million Out of Pocket!
Homebuyers across the UK are feeling the pinch as stamp duty costs soar, with over £1 billion paid in July alone. New figures show homebuyers have coughed up £1.2 billion in stamp duty just last month. This brings the total for the year so far to a staggering £6.6 billion – that’s a hefty £100…
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Coventry is Latest to Drop Rates Below 4%
Coventry Building Society is the latest lender slashing mortgage rates below 4%! This comes hot on the heels of similar moves from big names like NatWest, HSBC, Barclays, Halifax, and Nationwide Building Society. Coventry’s new deal offers a tempting 3.9% fixed rate for five years, available up to 65% loan-to-value. You’ll need £999 for the…