Tag: First-Time Buyers
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Marsden’s New Expat Holiday Let Mortgages
If you’re an expat looking to invest in UK property, Marsden Building Society has just relaunched their expat holiday let mortgage range, making it easier than ever to get a slice of the lucrative holiday market in England and Wales. What’s on Offer? Marsden is offering competitive rates starting from 5.89%, making it a serious…
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Lloyds Offers Mortgages 5.5x Your Salary to First-Time Buyers
Dreaming of finally getting on the property ladder? Well, Lloyds Bank might just have the answer, with £2 BILLION set aside to help first-time buyers! In a major boost for aspiring homeowners, Lloyds Banking Group (which includes Halifax and Lloyds Bank) has announced a new scheme called “First-Time Buyer Boost”. This initiative allows eligible first-time…
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Nationwide Slashes Rates – Best Mortgage Deals This Week
Mortgage rates have fallen! Nationwide Building Society has made big cuts, with some deals now below 4%! This week saw some of the lowest mortgage rates this year, thanks to significant cuts from Nationwide Building Society. This is great news whether you’re remortgaging, buying a new home, or a first-time buyer. “We’re making further cuts…
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Virgin Money Reduces Mortgage Rates – Saving Homebuyers Hundreds!
Virgin Money is cutting mortgage rates by up to 0.28% from today (29th August), offering some much-needed relief for homebuyers and landlords. This means cheaper monthly payments for those looking to buy a new home or remortgage their existing property. Here’s a breakdown of the best deals on offer: For those buying a home with…
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Swindon House Prices Rise but Less Than UK Average
Prices in Swindon are more affordable than much of the South West and the UK as a whole. Although property prices rose slightly by 0.5% in the year to June 2024, Swindon still boasts lower than average house prices. Official figures from the Land Registry reveal that the average house price in Swindon during June…
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First-Time Buyer Hotspots – Where to Bag a Bargain and Build Your Future!
Getting on the property ladder can feel like a distant dream, but fear not, aspiring homeowners! Forget battling sky-high prices and fierce competition – these locations offer the perfect blend of affordability, job opportunities, and family-friendly amenities. Location, Location, Location (And Affordability!) Let’s talk numbers – according to the latest government data, County Durham, Blackpool,…
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Warrington House Prices Cool Down in June
Warrington’s property market might be cooling off a bit. June saw a slight dip in house prices, offering a glimmer of hope for eager buyers. But this little dip doesn’t mean a complete U-turn. Warrington’s house prices are still up 0.3% over the past year. What’s Happening in Warrington? North West Property Prices: A Mixed…
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London Calling! First-Time Buyers Flock Back to the Capital
Cheaper mortgages and a desire to escape sky-high rents have brought first-time buyers back to London in droves, new figures reveal. 48% of house hunters in the capital at the start of this year were taking their first step on the property ladder, according to estate agent data analysed by Hamptons. That’s the highest proportion…
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Gwynedd House Prices Soar Above Welsh Average
June saw an impressive 2.3% jump in property values in the Gwynedd area, outstripping the Welsh average of a 0.3% increase. This means Gwynedd also beat the UK’s overall growth of 0.5%! Over the past year, Gwynedd house prices have risen by a healthy 1.5%, adding an extra £2,900 to the average property value. This…
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Yorkshire Building Society Lowers Mortgage Rates
Yorkshire Building Society has announced a second round of mortgage rate cuts this August, offering a glimmer of hope to both first-time buyers and those looking to remortgage. The building society has reduced rates across its range of mortgages, with some fixed-rate deals falling by as much as 0.20%. This move comes as a welcome…