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 [...]
THINGS TO CONSIDER WITH MORTGAGE OVERPAYMENTS - PROPERTY REPORTER Nobody likes to pay more than they have to. Yet with rising interest rates and a currently unpredictable economic outlook for the UK, it may be worth considering overpaying on your mortgage, in an attempt to save money by paying [...]
HOW TO PAY LESS ON YOUR MORTGAGE AND ENERGY BILLS AS WINTER APPROACHES AND COST OF LIVING SOARS - INEWS From extending your mortgage term to getting a smart meter, here are our top tips. Rising mortgage and energy costs may add hundreds of pounds to your monthly household [...]
STRUGGLING WITH MORTGAGE REPAYMENTS? HERE'S WHAT TO DO - YOUR MORTGAGE Nearly a third of people are worried about meeting their housing costs, but you can take action now. Nearly a third of people are struggling with mortgage and rent payments, according to ONS data. It found that the [...]
SHOULD I USE A MORTGAGE ADVISER? - TIMES MONEY MENTOR Getting a mortgage is a huge financial decision, which is why many people decide to seek advice from a professional. An adviser, sometimes known as a mortgage broker, will search the mortgage market on your behalf, compare deals, and [...]
4 SIGNS THE UK HOUSING MARKET WILL HOLD UP DESPITE HIGH MORTGAGE RATES - ZOOPLA New sales activity in the housing market is holding up in the last week. High mortgage rates do not hit all buyers equally and I remain hopeful that borrowing costs will be lower as [...]
HOW TO MAKE SURE YOUR NEW HOME IS ENERGY EFFICIENT - PROPERTY REPORTER With energy bills rising and the government announcing yesterday that support will be reviewed from April next year, energy efficiency is high up on the list of priorities for many buyers and renters looking to move [...]
WHAT TO DO IF YOU NEED TO REMORTGAGE - WHICH? Homeowners face higher mortgage costs as rates move above 5%. Rising mortgage rates and disappearing deals could provide a shock to homeowners who come to remortgage in the remainder of 2022. Mortgage rates are significantly higher than they were [...]
HOMEOWNERS URGED 'TO TAKE MORTGAGE ADVICE' NOW AS RATE RISES AND PRODUCTS FALL - YOUR MONEY Uncertainty and concern surrounding mortgages means now is the time for people to seek advice before making any “rash decisions”, a financial services platform suggests. Interest rates have been steadily climbing since the [...]
WHAT TO DO IF YOU CAN'T PAY YOUR MORTGAGE - EXPERT ADVICE ON THE BEST STEPS TO TAKE - IDEAL HOME Mortgage rates have risen rapidly in a matter of weeks – here’s what to do if you can’t pay your mortgage. Mortgage rate increases along with rising energy [...]
