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“UK house prices rise despite budget tax fears, says Nationwide”
Mortgage advisers, estate agents and solicitors have all reported a surge in sales, offers and...
“Nationwide’s 6x income lending drives 53% rise in first-time buyer uptake”
Lessons of history, short corporate and government memories, yes, all of that. The GFC (Global...
“Govt to shake-up home buying process to cut costs and time”
A shake-up? Opinion is divided as many, including me, remember when, 20 years or so ago ‘Home...
“How long does it really take to save for a house deposit in the UK?”
Those with financial memories stretching to 15 years or more will remember the madness of 110%...
“Rise of ‘stopover tenants’ leaving landlords at risk”
The first thought of many when they inherit is to buy a second property. “That can be my pension,...
“Fifth of homeowners reluctant to move due to cost and stress”
We have many conversations about buying and selling property. As an investment, the upsides, you...
“UK mortgage lenders cut rates after Trump tariffs”
A welcome by-product of the mayhem, for those with mortgages rather than or as well as savings, is...
“Average earners need £369,000 deposit to buy a home in London, study finds”
That’s how bonkers house prices have become in London. An average deposit of nearly £370,000 is...
“House price recovery boosts homeowners’ equity to a record £5.7tn – ERC”
Property prices just seem to keep on rising. Will the giant housebuilding programmes to come start...
“Average rental cost breaks 2023 ‘ceiling’, rises to £1,470 – Goodlord”
Surely if you can afford to pay nearly £1,500 in rent, you can afford a mortgage? Well, yes,...
“Home Reit set to wind down in face of debts and FCA investigation”
Housing, particularly social housing, is a hot topic, a focus of the King’s Speech and a flagship...
“Reeves to bring back housebuilding targets”
Yes, this is all part of the plan for growth, growth, growth, but a big part of the pitch is to...
“Does it Still Pay to Be a Landlord in the UK?”
‘Should I buy-to-let?’ has been an oft-asked question in recent years, but not, it’s true, in...
“Triple Point Social Housing REIT eyes £20m portfolio sale”
Here’s a part of what’s gone wrong with to-the-nth-degree privatisation. What used to be council...