So with Christmas firmly behind us this week, we look at the top stories including, mortgage lenders cutting rates and introducing new deals on fixed rates, plus what happened to the property market in 2019.
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Can you avoid paying more for a ‘Help to Buy’ property?
We all know you pay more for a new build home. It's the same principle as when buy a new car. But latest research shows first-time buyers using a Help to Buy can pay up to 22% more. We take a look at this research and how you can avoid paying over the odds...
Will your payments rocket when your fixed-rate mortgage deal ends?
Do you have a two-year fixed-rate mortgage that is about to end? Then you need to act NOW to avoid the risk of seeing a huge jump in the amount you pay for your mortgage each month.
Mortgage boost for zero hours contract workers
Workers on zero hours contracts will find it easier to get a mortgage thanks to new changes made by a major lender
Is now the time for a tracker mortgage?
We’re living in turbulent times politically and it’s tempting to choose a fixed-rate mortgage deal to get financial security for the years ahead. But could you save money by taking out a tracker instead?
Save £3,300 a year on your mortgage
Mortgage rates might be on the up according to new figures. But you can slash what you pay if you remortgage and take out one of the best deals on the market
5 things to know about investing in student property
If you've got a child moving away to university, investing in student property will be tempting. Here's what you need to know
One missed bill could cost you your dream home
Think having a high credit score is enough to get a mortgage? Think again. Just one missed payment on your credit report could be enough for a lender to reject your application
First time buyer? You can get a £500,000 house with NO deposit
Want to buy your first house but don’t have a deposit? That’s no problem if you can enlist the help of your family
Homebuyers misled into buying mortgage protection
Homebuyers are being wrongly told they can only get a mortgage if they buy income protection cover or life insurance, an investigation has found.