Swimming Pools, Slides and Bowling Alleys Top Children’s Property Wishlist, Survey Reveals

Share To Buy polled a thousand six-to-ten year old children about what they would want to have in their future homes, and swimming pools came out with a commanding lead. Runner-up fantasy home features included a slide to go back to the bottom of the property from the top, as well as an array of […]

Signs of London recovery but could Carney’s comments put the BRAKES on UK property market?

There are a bunch of reasons as to why the property market in London is all over the place. London is one of the most desirable places for people to live in this world. Between London and New York, this is where many billionaires have residences and it is for good reason. However, the prices […]

Should you fix your mortgage rate for 10 years?

The number of 10 year fixed rate mortgages have jumped in recent years. These loans have the benefit of reducing the uncertainty of payments by fixing the monthly repayment for a longer term. The rates are still falling for these mortgages, even though the rates of other mortgages are on the way up. These mortgages […]

Should the UK ban overseas buyers from the property market? – Marketwatch

The UK is considering a proposal to no longer allow foreigners to buy or own property in the UK. This idea is in response to the soaring prices in the housing market, which is hurting its citizens and hindering the opportunities they have to own homes. This law if passed would no longer allow non […]

Pros and cons:should you buy a new-build home?

Buying a new-build home has positives and negatives that potential buyers should carefully consider prior to making the purchase. The home has the potential to be a less stressful buy that won’t need DIY or repairs. Chances are the new home will be more energy efficient than a period home leading to lower utility bills. […]

PROPERTY: Haunted houses sell for less, says researcher

According to a new study — the first of its kind — houses in the United Kingdom see their value drop once they have been investigated for paranormal activity. On average, these houses were priced at around 17% less than the surrounding properties. Homeowners had seen the value of their properties go down by thousands […]

New Zealand bans foreigners from buying homes: should the UK follow suit?

The New Zealand government passed a new law earlier this month that now bans any foreign person, regardless of country , to purchase property or homes in New Zealand. The move was made in response to market indicators suggesting that foreign people purchasing houses for whatever reason, is driving up housing cost. The New Zealand […]

Mortgages rates: is it worth for a decade of certainty?

The bottom line is that when someone is to take out a mortgage, it is a massive decision that requires a lot of homework and due diligence. Most people do not have the type of money to be paying for a house in full cash. Therefore, most people, when buying a house, need a mortgage. […]

Mortgage industry unmoved by the vast scale of the product transfer market

UK data assessing the product transfer market has recently emerged. However, mortgage professionals took the news completely in stride, not appearing surprised by any of it. More than 50 billion pounds in product transfers has ensued during the first quarter, with more of these transfers being advised on rather than being of an execution only […]

House prices would crash back to 2004 levels if Carney’s prediction came true

The prices of homes are continuously rising and rising. It is getting to a point where young people are having a really hard time saving for a down payment on a new home. It is seriously getting to that point as young people have enough debt to worry about from an early age in life. […]