Articles Tagged With: House Prices

There are some really good mortgage deals available despite the current property climate. However, Catherine Hearnden, director at MyMortgageDirect, warned that many of the great deals are only good for

Cheap mortgages may have been difficult to come by over recent months, but new figures from Halifax suggest this could be about to change. Its First-Time Buyer Tracker Review shows that affordability is

Plans to reform the financial industry should not negatively impact mortgage availability to first time buyers. Yesterday December 19th, the Financial Services Authority announced it is planning to introduce

There are only three months of the stamp duty 'tax holiday' remaining, so first time buyers need to be quick if they want to benefit. The National Association of Estate Agents NAEA warned first

The UK's foundation generation are much more savings savvy and more likely to shop around for the best savings interest rates. According to Aviva, 25 to 35 year olds are serious about managing their

Brits are less interested in spending on luxury decor and bling for their home than they are parting their hard-earned cash with boring but essential maintenance. According to research from the Society

Despite many second time buyers looking for the best mortgage rates, several will be unable to move, particularly if they bought their first house in 2007. New research by HSBC revealed that some 360,000

Those considering taking the first step on the property ladder and finding the best mortgage rates have been advised that the outlook remains mixed. According to MyMortgageDirect, house price growth will

By looking for the best savings interest rates for their children and building up funds, parents can help their offspring avoid debt pitfalls. Kate Moore, head of savings and investments at Family Investments,

The number of people taking out interest-only mortgage rates will create a "ticking time bomb" of debt, it has been claimed. Paul Holmes, chief executive officer of Firstrung, explained that

As people looking for cheap mortgages struggle to get on the property ladder, rents across England have increased exponentially. New research from Shelter revealed that average private rents are unaffordable

Homeowners are delaying selling their house due to the economic climate as they wait for uncertainty to pass, those seeking the best mortgage rates were told. The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors

Homeowners looking for cheap mortgages have been warned that the amount of houses in negative equity is set to increase. Analysis by Homeloan Management Limited revealed that if house prices fall by another

People buying property in Scotland have found it easier to obtain cheap mortgages than their counterparts south of the border, new figures have shown.   Research published by the Council

The average loan-to-value ratio on mortgaged property in the UK is less than 60 per cent, those seeking cheap mortgages have been told. Research by the Council of Mortgage Lenders CML revealed that despite

Discipline is essential to people trying to build up a deposit in an account with one of the best savings interest rates, it has been claimed. Matt Griffith, spokesman for PricedOut, said that high property

The price of rent in the UK is rising, according to new figures, which could lead some people to seek out cheap mortgage rates and purchase their own property. Data from LSL Property Services showed that

Britons are showing a greater desire to own their own home, according to data from the English Housing Survey. It showed that after nearly 100 years of falling figures, the number of people renting their

The Council of Mortgage Lenders CML has supported plans by the Scottish government to give more people access to cheap mortgages. As part of the move, the national authority has agreed to pledge funds

Those looking for cheap mortgages have been told that Brits are expecting house prices to rise. The new Halifax Housing Market Confidence Tracker has revealed that more individuals believe that house prices