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United Kingdom · United KingdomLabour’s pledge to deliver more “affordable homes” in the housing market is faltering, as their policies seem to be dampening demand without addressing the core issue of supply. Last week saw Labour’s ‘Awful April’ bills come into effect, with stamp duty thresholds slashed from £250,000 to £125,000 for most buyers, and £450,000 to £300,000 for first-time buyers.[…] Read the restSee the Story
Labour Tax Double Whammy Killing Housing Demand
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United Kingdom · United KingdomIf you are not happy with the service being provided by your conveyancer or there have been communications problems or delays you may wish to complain. Stephen Ward explains how the process works The post How do I complain about my conveyancer? Advice for homebuyers appeared first on What Mortgage.See the Story
How do I complain about my conveyancer? Advice for homebuyers
United Kingdom · United KingdomNationwide has lowered the minimum income requirement for its Helping Hand scheme to £35,000 for sole applicants, while the requirement for joint applications remains at £55,000. Helping Hand allows borrowing up to six-times income on 5-year or 10-year fixed rates up to 95% loan-to-value (LTV), offering a 33% increase over standard lending limits. First-time buyers (FTBs) using Helping Hand receive £500 cashback upon completion, with an additi…See the Story
Nationwide lowers minimum income requirement on Helping Hand scheme
United Kingdom · United KingdomIn his latest Q&A, Mark Gregory runs through each stage of the equity release application process and explains how long it is likely to take The post How long does it take to release equity from your home? appeared first on What Mortgage.See the Story
How long does it take to release equity from your home?
Bank of England · EnglandForecasters predict the Bank of England will implement further interest rate cuts in 2025. This suggests UK mortgage rates will also gradually decline throughout the year, which could result in lower borrowing for homeowners, writes Karen Basnett of Newhomes The post Will mortgage rates fall this year? appeared first on What Mortgage.See the Story
Will mortgage rates fall this year?
Loughborough · LoughboroughA building society has taken what’s been described as a ‘bold’ step by agreeing to lend to borrowers with a 5% deposit who have adverse credit. The post Loughborough to offer 95% mortgages to adverse credit borrowers appeared first on What Mortgage.See the Story
Loughborough to offer 95% mortgages to adverse credit borrowers
Bank of England · United KingdomThe number of new UK buy-to-let mortgages rose the most in more than three years in the fourth quarter of 2024, signaling a recovery as a dip in borrowing costs offered some relief to buyers.See the Story
UK Buy-to-Let Mortgage Market Shows Green Shoots on Lower Rates
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