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June 2010 Records Mortgage Lending Rise
Banks recorded an increase of 15 per cent in mortgage lending last month.
Mortgages news posted on 21 July 2010
Leeds City Region Agrees GBP110m Deal
Leeds City Region recently acquired funding towards the regeneration and building of affordable housing in the area.
UK Property news posted on 19 July 2010
Shrinking Opportunities for Remortgaging in 2010
Property owners in the UK have little time on their hands to remortgage at a good rate.
Mortgages news posted on 16 July 2010
British Mortgage Debt Fell in Q1 of 2010
UK property holders reduced the total mortgage debt by over £3 billion in the first quarter of 2010.
Mortgages news posted on 15 July 2010
FSA Likely to Ban Self-Certification Mortgages
The Financial Services Authority may ban the self-certification mortgage, a loan favoured by owners of small businesses.
Mortgages news posted on 14 July 2010
Further Falls for Fixed Rate Mortgages in July 2010
Fixed-rate mortgage rates are falling due to the Bank of England’s decision not to alter the base rate.
Mortgages news posted on 13 July 2010
Rogue SARB Firms Still Operating Despite FSA Regulation
Despite the Financial Services Authority deadline, it seems that some sale-and-rent back firms are still operating illegally.
UK Property news posted on 12 July 2010
Thousands Unaware of Mortgage Rate Implications
A new study has revealed that many are unaware of the budget implications a rise in mortgage rates would have.
Mortgages news posted on 09 July 2010
Mortgage Products Availability Breaks 6,000 in Q2
For the first time since November in 2008 over 6,000 individual mortgage deals are available to customers.
Mortgages news posted on 08 July 2010
UK Housing Market Heats Up in June
There has been a significant rise in the number of valuations carried out in the UK.
UK Property news posted on 07 July 2010
Yorkshire Building Society Launches Rollover Mortgage
A new product has been launched for people who are near to paying off their mortgage.
Mortgages news posted on 06 July 2010
Three Times an Increase for Rental Rates
The cost of renting has increased for the third quarter in a row.
Property Investment news posted on 05 July 2010
UK Mortgage Availability Expected to Fall Over Next 3 Months
The Bank of England expects the supply of home loans to fall.
Mortgages news posted on 02 July 2010
House Prices Rise 3pc in First Half of 2010
According to Nationwide’s most recent price index, the first half of this year saw a 3 per cent rise in house prices.
House prices news posted on 01 July 2010
FSA Announces Homeowner Protection Measures
The FSA has said that it will provide greater protection for vulnerable property owners.
UK Property news posted on 30 June 2010
Cost of Running UK Property Drops
Many homeowners are finding it costs less to run homes thanks to lower mortgage rates.
Mortgages news posted on 29 June 2010
Osborne’s Budget Suggests Rise in Interest Rates
Many home owners are expecting a rise in interest rates following last week’s Budget.
UK Property news posted on 28 June 2010
Rent Rise Welcome Relief to Landlords Affected by CGT Rise
The increase in UK rent costs will be a relief to landlords facing a rise in CGT.
Property Investment news posted on 25 June 2010
Two-Year Low for Home Repossessions in Q1 2010
Figures show that during the first quarter of 2010 the number of people who lost their homes fell to a two-year low.
UK Property news posted on 24 June 2010
Generous Tax Breaks for Second Home Owners Reinstated
The Chancellor has reinstated rules that will allow second home owners to benefit from generous tax breaks on holiday lets.
Property Investment news posted on 23 June 2010
