Turnaround with buy to let reference checks
For many years landlords in the UK who have been looking to rent their properties out to potential tenants have always been careful to ensure that a credit reference check is carried out on any...
View ArticleMortgage lending propped up by first time buyers
It has been claimed that the mortgage lending sector for the month of August was largely propped up by first time buyers. The month saw a drop in the number of people looking to remortgage, but there...
View ArticleBorrowers being pushed onto costly fixed rates by lenders
A recent report has claimed that lenders are being accused to pushing customers onto expensive fixed rate mortgage deals that could see the amount that they owe go up by thousands of pounds. Lenders...
View ArticleIncreased demand for mortgage advice from first time buyers seen as sign of...
According to a recent report there has been a rise in the number of enquiries for mortgage advice from first time buyers of late, and this has been seen as a sign of recovery in the property market....
View ArticleStamp duty suspension was not as useful as hoped
Last year the government in the UK suspended stamp duty on properties between £125,000 and £175, 000 in value in the hope of helping to revive the struggling property market by increasing affordability...
View ArticleFall of 10 percent in mortgage lending
Figures that have been recently released have shown that for the month of November there was a drop of 10 percent in mortgage lending in the UK compared to the previous month. The figures suggest that...
View ArticleSharp fall in popularity of fixed rate mortgages
In the past many people that were buying homes opted for a fixed rate mortgage because of the increased peace of mind that these mortgages provided. Whilst the interest rates charged on fixed rate...
View ArticleMortgage restrictions lead to increase in buy to let activity
For many people being able to buy their own property is an impossible dream at the moment, and this is because there are still so many restrictions within the mortgage industry and things are really...
View ArticleMany people confused about mortgages and finance
These days the world of finance has become increasingly complicated, and a huge number of financial products and services means that whilst consumers certainly have far more choice they can also get...
View ArticleNearly 10 percent of pensioners still have a mortgage
Recently released figures have shown that close to 10 percent of pensioners in the UK still have mortgage related debt that they need to pay off. This is a far cry from the relaxed retirement that many...
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