The Help to Buy Mortgage Guarantee scheme may have long since ended but lenders are still willing to lend at 95%, says consumer journalist Christine Toner.
Monthly Archives: July 2018
Buyers forking out thousands due to down valuations
Down valuations causing chaos, movers staying put and fee-free deals on the rise - we’ve got all you need to know in this fortnight’s mortgage update.
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How to get rid of wasps this summer
The sunny weather continues but while we’re all enjoying the heatwave, so too are the UK’s wasp population. We don't have anything against these pollinators and they're an important part of the ecosystem, but a wasps nest in your home or garden is bad news.
Brits more diligent when booking a holiday than buying a house
Halifax launches longer fixed rates, Clydesdale caters to professionals and what would you spend more time on - finding the best mortgage or booking a holiday? All in this fortnight’s mortgage update.
Almost half of millenials pessimistic about getting a mortgage
Millenials not feeling optimistic, mortgage rate gap closes and Halifax sweeten the deal for borrowers, in this fortnight’s mortgage update.
Is the ‘Waitrose effect’ set to backfire?
If living near a Waitrose can boost house prices, what happens when the high-end supermarket leaves your area?
Calls for cowboy builders to be stamped out
Over half of homeowners have had a bad experience with a builder, is it time for action to be taken?