Home-buying to be ‘faster and less stressful’ following review – BBC News

Buying a home can be a very satisfying but stressful activity. There is so much to do and things you have to know in order to do them correctly. Many mistakes can result as well, some of which can be very costly. This review shows a decrease in the stress, though, and that is a […]

100% mortgages are back for STUDENTS: Building society offers Buy-for-Uni to those who can get their friends to pay … – This is Money

This type of mortgage is targeted toward students. They often have a more limited incomes and don’t always have the best credit. They still need a place to live, though. Many choose living in dorms or renting an apartment over a mortgage, but it is sometimes prudent for them to just buy a home if […]

How to… buy your first home for less – Metro Newspaper UK

A study shows people between the ages of 18 to 40 want to buy a home and do so before starting a family. With the economy the way it is, there are affordable ways to buy your first home. Why not start with a fixer upper home. So long as there are no major structural […]

“The Magic of Property Investing in the Digital Millennial Age” – HuffPost

Crowdfunding is a practice in which investors raise money for businesses. The concept behind this practice is based on investing a small amount of money for a large return. The Minarah mobile app allows younger people to begin investing in crowdfunding ventures. The goal of the developers was to involve those who are being priced […]

TSB removes three-year fix and increases remortgage rates – Financial Reporter

These changes in mortgage rates are important to know. You should never get a mortgage without checking rates and insuring they’re manageable for you. The interest rate drastically affects what you end up paying. It is not something to take lightly. If it goes up so does a payment. This could mean the difference between […]

UK house prices rising at fastest rate for eight months, says Halifax … – The Guardian

Halifax has gathered data that house prices in London have significantly increased, especially when comparing numbers from this September to those of a year ago. Other researchers have found a different set of data that does not quite support what Halifax claims to be a booming market. In circumstances such as these, it is important […]

Four Foolish Mistakes That Many First-Time Home Buyers Make – Jewish Link of New Jersey

Buying a home is satisfying, especially for the first time. You feel a sense of accomplishment and you know you have invested in your future. There are things you should avoid doing, though, and four of those are listed here. These things will make your experience less of a good one and more of a […]

Time is of the essence: Barclays Quarterly Review – Financial Reporter

The Q3 report revealed an unusual trend for Britain’s homeowners; with rates at record lows over 36,000 homeowners have remortgaged their homes. Typically remortgage product sales decrease in August, but bankers are happy with the direction clients are taking. This move is geared towards long term stability as many of the remortgage products purchased featured […]

Stamp duty cut on the cards for first-time buyers in Budget bid to woo younger voters – This is Money

Members of the British government are proposing to give a tax break to first time home buyers. With stamp taxes slowing the home buying market, some members are suggesting exempting first time buyers from these taxes may stimulate the housing market and gain favor with younger voters most likely to benefit from the policy. This […]

House prices: THIS could save you money on your mortgage rates – Express.co.uk

According to the Bank of England, mortgage rates in the UK are rapidly on the rise. Over 40% of UK homeowners have variable rate or tracker mortgages, which means their rates could increase before the Christmas season, which will affect their holiday spending for sure. However, those who want some relief can apply for a […]