August 17th, 2015
A growing number of homeowners are neglecting to adequately protect themselves in the event of financial difficulty, according to recent research by Legal & General.
The survey revealed that 40% of parents of un... Read More
August 13th, 2015
A key figure of the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee has this week revealed just how close we may be to a Base Rate increase.
Speaking to Bloomberg, MPC member David Miles said that he felt there was a ... Read More
August 11th, 2015
One of the key pledges made by the Conservatives, during the party’s election campaign in May, was to provide funds to aid in the development of unused brownfield lands to produce property for first time buyers. The plan... Read More
August 6th, 2015
The Bank of England has today held its Base Rate of interest at 0.5%, following the monthly meeting of its Monetary Policy Committee.
The Committee, which meets monthly to discuss and vote on the Base Rate, has held... Read More
August 4th, 2015
Another lender has joined the contractor-friendly ranks. Nationwide, the UK’s largest building society; has today opened its criteria up to those working on fixed-term contracts.
The lender, also one of the top t... Read More
July 31st, 2015
Mortgage lending increased in June as confidence started to climb following the election, and borrowers continued to take advantage of record low rates.
The Bank of England figures revealed that the number of mortga... Read More
July 28th, 2015
Affordable housing schemes have helped nearly 80,000 first time buyers get on to the property ladder since 2013. However, the average price paid for properties using these schemes is only 4% lower than the market rate.
... Read MoreJuly 23rd, 2015
The Citizens Advice Bureau have issued guidance for mortgage borrowers, which raises concerns that kind hearted benefactors could see their own lending options limited, if they choose to act as a guarantor on loans for fam... Read More
July 21st, 2015
One of the most contractor friendly banks in the country has this week announced a review of pricing on its mortgage products, while many other High Street lenders do the exact opposite.
Halifax, the biggest mortgag... Read More
July 16th, 2015
Market experts have today predicted that the Bank of England Base Rate could increase sooner rather than later, possibly as early as August’s meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee.
This follows Monday’s news ... Read More
