The Bank of England has cut the base rate to 4%. We look at how this will impact interest rates, mortgages and home-movers. The Bank of England has cut the base rate from 4.25% to 4%, its lowest level in over 2 years. The decision is likely to improve mortgage affordability, paving the way for […]
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Rents soar by £221 in 3 years to outpace mortgage rises Renters have seen a greater increase in housing costs since 2022 than mortgaged homeowners. Rents rise £221 in 3 years compared to the £218 rise in monthly mortgage payments The average monthly cost of renting is now £1,283 compared to £1,154 for the average
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Looking for property features that add value in summer? Sunny gardens to cool pools: some property features can add thousands to a home’s price tag in the summer as buyers will be willing to pay more for them when it’s hot outside. Homes with outdoor features like a south-facing garden, entertainment area and hot tub
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BBC Panorama investigates the high street and online agencies that fails to deliver their customer service promises! A sellers home was sold at a lower price than it could have sold for? There was a buyer who could have offer more for it, an undercover investigation by BBC Panorama has revealed. An agent was found
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UK Finance has released its interest-only mortgages data for 2024 revealing a significant drop in in interest-only mortgage stock of 17% over the year. This analysis covers pure and partial interest-only homeowner mortgages as well as maturity and loan-to-value (LTV) profiles. The same review criteria also revealed a reduction by 78% in number and 61%
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Agreed sales in May have reached the highest level in 4 years. With more homes for sale and modest price rises, buyers can benefit from relaxed affordability testing while sellers need to be supported with pricing advice. The number of sales agreed in the UK is at the highest level for 4 years in May
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In partnership with Persimmon Homes, Gen H Mortgages have launched New Build Boost mortgage scheme in an effort to make homeownership more accessible. The scheme is modelled on the previous Help to Buy scheme, with a 5% deposit and 15% added interest free for five years, how does it compare and what are the benefits?
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70% of renters haven’t heard of the Renters’ Rights Bill and 75% don’t understand how it might impact them, a new survey has revealed. Housing Hand, a UK rental services provider, quizzed 1,700 private tenants, the majority of whom are still in the dark about the legislative changes, despite media coverage and campaigning by tenant groups.
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Mortgage rates look set to fall as US president Donald Trump’s tariffs continue to send shockwaves through global supply chains. Financial markets are now pricing in greater chances of economic recession with interest rate cuts now forecast to be introduced faster than before. The US tariffs are an effort from Trump to encourage local manufacture
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4/5 existing homeowners (83%) will pay stamp duty from April 2025, up from 49% as the 2% band returns between £125k and £250k, adding up to £2,500 per purchase. Four in five existing homeowners (83%) will pay stamp duty from April, up from 49% today as the 2% band returns between £125k and £250k, adding
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