Tag: Nationwide
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Mortgage Rate Cuts – Good News for Landlords and Expats!
There’s good news for landlords and anyone living abroad who’s looking to buy in the UK! The Mortgage Works and Nottingham Building Society have both announced cuts to their mortgage rates. The Mortgage Works Slashes Landlord Rates The Mortgage Works, which is part of Nationwide Building Society, is making life a bit easier for landlords…
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Nationwide Slashes Mortgage Rates
Nationwide Building Society is cutting mortgage rates by up to 0.3% – a move that could save you thousands of pounds! This good news comes into effect tomorrow (9th July) and applies to various types of mortgages. Here’s a breakdown of what’s changing: New Customers Buying a Home: First-Time Buyers: Remortgaging Your Existing Home: Switching…
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UK House Price Indexes: Your Guide to Understanding What the Numbers REALLY Mean!
Trying to understand the housing market can feel like you’re lost in a jungle of confusing numbers. Every month, a bunch of different groups throw out house price figures, and it’s enough to make anyone’s head spin! But don’t worry, we’re here to guide you through the madness. Whether you’re buying, selling, or just curious…
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Mortgage Misery Set to Ease for Homeowners
Good news for homeowners as mortgage misery is predicted to ease in the coming months, according to Halifax, the UK’s biggest mortgage lender. While mortgage costs remain a top concern for those buying a home or coming off fixed-rate deals, there are signs of hope on the horizon. Amanda Bryden, head of mortgages at Halifax,…
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Harrow House Prices Edge Up – But Will the Election Burst the Bubble?
Worried about how the cost of living crisis and the upcoming election might affect house prices in Harrow? The latest data from Zoopla could help you make sense of it all. The good news is that Harrow house prices have gone up slightly, mirroring a mini-boom across the UK. The average house price in Harrow…
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Builders Booming – Election Promises Fuel House Price Hope!
It’s a big week for property developers, and the stock market’s already showing signs of excitement! With the General Election just around the corner, and the housing market on the move, there’s a lot to be optimistic about for those who build and sell homes. Prices Tick Up, Despite High Mortgages Even with mortgage rates…
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Landlords Selling to Tenants – The No-Deposit Mortgage That Could be Your Ticket Out
It might sound too good to be true, but there’s a new type of mortgage that lets tenants buy their rented homes without needing to save a penny for a deposit. A Landlord’s Gift: The Concessionary Purchase Mortgage Lenders like TSB, Halifax, Nationwide, Barclays, and NatWest are offering “concessionary purchase” mortgages, which allow tenants to…
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House Prices Creep Up – Nationwide
Good news for sellers, but buyers still face a tough market and experts predict no sudden price surge. The property market is showing signs of life with house prices edging up in June. But don’t get too excited just yet – experts are calling it a “subdued” recovery. The average price tag on a UK…
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Forget Cornwall, Northumbrian Coast is the New Hot Spot for Holiday Let Investors
Are you looking to invest in a holiday let and reap those rental rewards? Then you might want to look beyond the Cornish coast and head north to Northumberland. That’s right, the land of Hadrian’s Wall and dramatic coastal landscapes is becoming the new hot spot for holiday let investors. Northumberland’s Profit Rise A new…
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Experts Predict Mortgage Rate Squeeze – What are the Best Deals This Week?
Good news and bad news for those looking to get on the property ladder as house prices have risen for the second month in a row. The average price of a UK home rose by 1.1% in April, following a 0.9% increase in March, according to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics…