Category: Articles
London rents fall sharply as monthly bill drops across UK – The Guardian
In London alone, the past year the price of rent has dropped. These drops are possibly a result of Britain’s decision to leave the EU, or “Brexit”. One month saw a drastic six percent decrease in rent prices in Britian’s capital city of London .Several other regions experienced a similar decline in rent prices as […]
UK house prices will be pushed higher by cheap borrowing and housing shortage – Property Investor Today
Housing prices in the UK may be experiencing its slowest growth in approximately four years according to new data. Along with this however, are record-low mortgage rates, as evidenced in the latest Halifax report. In addition, the UK continues to experience a shortage of housing. This, along with low mortgage rates, actually help to maintain […]
UK’s biggest spike in house prices is somewhere in Surrey – but where? – Get Surrey
Alexander Ballinger notes how a Surrey town is topping the list in terms of rising home values and what factors are behind this tremendous growth. While many towns in Surrey are experiencing sharp inclines in property values, Godalming is well ahead, with a 10.16 percent rise in price. In fact, some areas have seen values […]
UK general election unlikely to have much impact on housing market, says new analysis – Property Wire
Data confirms a moderate impact on the housing market during elections. The Knight Frank reports that the housing market fell by 6.4% over the last year. This is in London alone. The effects of the election on the housing market varies by location. Scotland has had some ups and downs but overall remains more steady […]
You can get £3000 to buy your first house by doing this one simple thing – WalesOnline
The government is helping you buy a house by matching what you save. You need 1000 on your initial deposit to set it up. Every 200 you save the government will give you a bonus of 50 and will do that up to 3000. This program is used to help first time buyers with some […]
Nationwide unveils some of its lowest EVER mortgage deals for first time buyers – The Sun
First time buyers can get some of the lowest ever mortgage rates right now from Nationwide. This is extremely helpful for someone who wants a home. Lower mortgage rates mean a lower payment each month. This is good for people with lower income and could even help them pay off their home faster. In the […]
London housing: too hot for young buyers – Financial Times
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Leeds launches two fixed loans with £750 cashback – Mortgage Strategy
The Leeds Building Society is offering loans for borrowings with fixed rates and cash incentives. The cashback is offered to encourage people to refinance or get a new loan as the extra cash can be very helpful in paying fees and making the process easier as there is so much money involved up front in […]
Cover story: Is locking in for longer the future for fixes? – Mortgage Strategy
Brexit has led to a huge increase in the number of British citizens looking for a 10 year fixed rate on mortgages. Uncertainty concerning Brexit, low interest rates, and a likely increase in interest in the future are all factors driving clients’ desires for long-term fixed rates. Banks and lenders will not always offer the […]
Brexit not deterring Asian investors from UK property market – BBC … – BBC News
An online version of a major news network reports that the recent Brexit decision has not prevented Asians from investing in British properties. In 2016, Asians were involved in 28% of property purchases, versus 17% in 2015. The report attributed this to the fact that many Asians have an emotional attachment to London. The report […]