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Mortgages news:
 | Inflation rise 'could be bad news' for mortgages |
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| 28th March 2013 | A potential increase in inflation over the coming months to five per cent could have an "apocalyptic" impact on the UK's mortgage sector, an expert has claimed.
Paul Holmes, chief executive officer of Firstrung, said predictions that inflation could increase over the coming mo... | |
 | Mortgage research 'is a must' |
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| 4th January 2013 | Individuals hoping to purchase a new home in 2013 have been urged to do their homework when it comes to an all-important element of any deal - the mortgage.
Dr Jane McCartney, a chartered psychologist, said while this kind of research is not always the most exciting part of buying a new hom... | |
 | New mortgage rules 'will benefit borrowers and lenders' |
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| 26th October 2012 | The Financial Services Authority (FSA) believes new mortgage rules that are set to come into play on April 26th 2014 will create a more sustainable market that works well for lenders and borrowers.
A number of alterations are to be made as a result of the FSA's Mortgage Market Revie... | |
 | 'Bank of mum and dad' expect their money to be repaid |
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| 23rd October 2012 | Plenty of youngsters throughout the UK who are struggling to find enough funds to buy their own home have had no choice but to borrow money from their parents.
However, a new study has suggested that the "bank of mum and dad" is certainly not a charity, with the majority of pe... | |
 | Tesco expands mortgage options |
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| 11th October 2012 | Retail giant Tesco is expanding its array of mortgages to give Brits more options when it comes to moving home or getting their first foot on the property ladder.
There are two new options for consumers: a two-year fixed rate 2.64 per cent mortgage and a five-year fixed rate 3.19 per ce... | |
 | More and more FTBs turning to 'bank of mum and dad' |
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| 2nd October 2012 | Since the financial crisis began, 100,000 first-time buyers (FTBs) have had to rely on the philanthropy of their parents in order to get on the property ladder, according to a new report.
Written by the Centre for Economics and Business Research (Cebr) and carried out on behalf of HSBC,... | |
 | House buyers could be saving money every month |
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| 20th September 2012 | The costs to those living in a house you own could be £130 a month cheaper than renting, a new report has suggested.
The Halifax Buying vs. Renting Review found that the cost of buying a home is now almost a fifth lower than renting, with buying costs having dropped by three per cent ... | |
 | FTBs should check their credit records before a mortgage application |
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| 11th August 2012 | First time buyers (FTBs) should make sure they always check their credit record ahead of a mortgage application to give themselves the best chance of success, according to a leading expert.
A spokesperson for What Mortgage explained that by using the services available from companies su... | |
 | Doer-uppers are FTBs' best bet |
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| 28th July 2012 | First-time-buyers are facing a tough time at the moment, so their best bet is to aim for the worst house in the best area.
Paul Holmes, chief executive officer at Firstrung, said buying something ramshackle that will need a lot of hard work is the best thing new buyers can do, as the market... | |
 | Mortgage customers are making practical decisions |
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| 20th July 2012 | British mortgage customers are making choices with their heads, rather than their hearts, when buying a property, according to a leading expert.
Dr Jane McCartney, chartered psychologist, explained that is a "sign of the times&... | |
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