Tag: Santander
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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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Mortgage Rates Climb. Is Price War Over?
NatWest hikes rates and other lenders follow suit, signaling tough times for homebuyers and those looking to remortgage. Bad news for anyone looking to buy a home or remortgage – the mortgage price war seems to be over. NatWest, one of the UK’s biggest lenders, has increased interest rates on most of its two and…
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Are Cheap Mortgage Rates About to Vanish?
Mortgage rates have been falling! But there are whispers that the cheapest deals might be about to disappear! Here’s why: Big banks like Barclays and Santander are tweaking their mortgage rates. Barclays has upped the rate on its 5-year fixed-rate mortgage from a tempting 3.71% to 3.76%. Don’t panic just yet though – this only…
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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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Santander Cuts Fixed Mortgage Rates
Santander has announced a cut to a range of fixed-rate mortgages, potentially saving both homeowners and prospective buyers thousands of pounds. From tomorrow (4th October), the banking giant will be reducing rates across its residential and buy-to-let (BTL) products. This includes mortgages for new purchases, remortgages, and even green mortgages for those looking for an…
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Go Green and Save Green with Santander’s New Mortgages!
Homeowners looking to remortgage could be quids in thanks to a new initiative from Santander. The bank is offering lower interest rates to those with energy-efficient homes – but you’ll need to act fast! From September 24th, borrowers with an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of A or B will be eligible for Santander’s new…
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Mortgage War Continues with Rates Below 4% – Best Deals this Week
Good news for anyone looking to buy a house! Mortgage rates are falling fast, with some experts predicting they could plummet as low as 3.5% by the end of the year. This comes as lenders brace for a potential mortgage war, slashing their rates in a bid to attract new customers. This means cheaper monthly…
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Santander Launches Cheapest Two-Year Fix Mortgage Rate in Over a Year
Good news for homebuyers! Santander is shaking up the mortgage market with the cheapest two-year fixed-rate deal we’ve seen in over a year. From Tuesday, you can get a two-year fix at just 3.99%, a full percentage point lower than any other deal currently available. This is a golden opportunity for those looking for some…
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House Prices Soar as Mortgage Rates Tumble – Who Has the Best Deals This Week?
Property prices are on the up, but crucially, mortgage rates are heading down. Could this be the perfect moment to take the plunge? The latest Halifax House Price Index shows house prices jumped by in the year to August – that’s the biggest annual increase since November 2022! The average UK home now costs £292,505,…
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Where are First-Time Buyers Moving to?
It’s no secret that getting on the property ladder is tough, but new research shows just how far people are willing to move to buy their first home. Forget about living close to your family and friends – first-time buyers are increasingly looking further afield to find affordable properties. Over the last decade, some areas…