Despite ongoing economic headwinds, house prices in the UK continue to rise. Last month they hit a record high of seven times the average UK salary, according to Halifax. But the rate of growth is said to be slowing down, in…
Buying your first home is never easy, but over the past couple of years those hoping to plant a foot on the housing ladder have been faced with an especially tricky time. During the early days of the pandemic, banks…
Average mortgage rates have leapt by 0.5 percentage points in a month, with interest on home loans hitting highs not seen since the mid-2010s. Five year fixed-rate deals are now at an average of 3.89 per cent, a 0.52 percentage…
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The asking price of a typical home for sale has hit a record high of more than £360,000, rising almost 10 per cent in the last year alone. The average home is now listed for £360,101 – an increase of…
The Bank of England has increased interest rates by 0.25% to 1% today in a bid to push inflation back down and reduce the cost of living. The hike means borrowers on variable mortgages will see an increase to their…
Homebuyers and homeowners across the UK will be watching on with concern as mortgage rates continue to soar upwards. Since the Bank of England’s first base rate rise on 16 December, the interest rate on the average new, two-year fixed…
House prices have rocketed 14.3 per cent over the past year, Nationwide Building Society said, with property inflation hitting its highest level since 2004. Despite warnings that the cost of living crisis and rising interest rates would dampen the property…
From remortgaging to a better deal to adding value to your home – we take a look at how you can channel some Spring positivity into improving your finances The milder weather and longer days of Spring make it a…
A cash buyer may sound like an attractive prospect. But, as Peter Joseph explains, being in the fortunate position of being – or having – a cash buyer does not necessarily mean a guaranteed sale Buying a property is rarely…