BUYING A HOME: WHAT'S A SURVEY AND WHY IS IT SO VALUABLE? - WHAT MORTGAGE It’s common for homebuyers to assume the lenders’ valuation on their home includes a survey – but this is not the case. Matthew Cumber explains the value of a survey and how it differs [...]
MORTGAGE LENDERS PLEDGE TO HELP STRUGGLING BORROWERS - ZOOPLA Lenders have agreed to adopt a more flexible approach for those hit by the rising cost of living, offering tailored support for homeowners who run into difficulties. Key takeaways Mortgage lenders have promised to do more to help homeowners who [...]
11 WAYS TO GIVE YOURSELF A CHRISTMAS BONUS IN 2022 - WHICH? From switching bank account to house-sitting, here's how you can earn some extra money without having to work all hours. A combination of soaring inflation, rising energy prices and the spectre of a recession has many of [...]
UK HOMEOWNERS FORCED TO SETTLE FOR BELOW ASKING PRICE, ZOOPLA SAYS - THE GUARDIAN Property website data shows housing market is slowing, with 44% less demand for homes and sellers accepting 3% below asking price. People selling their homes have typically had to settle for below the asking price [...]
MORTGAGE EXPERTS EXPLAIN IF YOU SHOULD GET A FIXED OR TRACKER DEAL - WHICH IS CHEAPEST - MIRROR Homeloan prices have been rising this year, leading many housebuyers to ask if a fixed rate or tracker mortgage works out cheaper for them - so we asked the experts. With [...]
SHARP SLOWDOWN RECORDED IN HOUSE PRICE GROWTH - YOUR MORTGAGE Average UK property prices are up by £26K over the last year, but the pace of growth has slowed. Average UK house prices rose 9.5% in the year to September, according to the UK House Price Index, published by [...]
GIVING UP YOUR INSURANCE COULD BE COSTLY As the cost-of-living squeeze starts to bite, many are looking to make savings on their monthly budget. Experts are warning families to think twice, however, before scaling back on essential protection. Cutting back The number of protection policies held by UK households [...]
THE UNPOPULAR MORTGAGES THAT COULD SHAVE £250 A MONTH OFF YOUR REPAYMENTS - THE TELEGRAPH Borrowers have flocked to unconventional "tracker" mortgages as they gamble on interest rate falls next year. The popularity of tracker deals, which fluctuate inline with interest rate changes by the Bank of England, is at [...]
IS NOW A GOOD TIME TO REMORTGAGE? - TIMES MONEY MENTOR With mortgage rates rising quickly, should you secure a fix now? If you’re thinking about remortgaging and are worried about rising interest rates, now might be a good time to secure a deal. Mortgages surged in the wake [...]
WHAT'S HAPPENING TO HOUSE PRICES? - WHICH? Experts predict price drops as mortgage rates rise. The Land Registry reports that house prices rose by 14% year-on-year in August, but these figures aren't quite what they seem. This huge jump reflects a distorted property market last summer after the end [...]
