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Self-builders 'can still find excellent mortgage deals'
People planning on building their own homes from scratch can still obtain competitive mortgages, an industry expert has claimed. |
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Consumers 'are increasingly asking for mortgage advice'
The majority of mortgage brokers believe that they are now being asked for more advice about the products currently available to consumers, a new report has claimed. |
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Consumers 'considering self-building their own eco homes'
Industry experts have suggested that now might be a good time for people to get mortgages and build there own eco homes. |
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HSBC extends Rate Matcher mortgage offer
HSBC has revealed that it is to extend its Rate Matcher mortgage offer for an additional six weeks. |
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Mortgage lending continues to fall
New figures show that mortgage lending for house purchases remained subdued in March. |
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Fixed-rate mortgages remain popular
More and more consumers are looking for financial security by picking fixed-rate deals, a new report has suggested. |
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Renting 'is a good opting for Londoners who cannot afford mortgages'
Young people who cannot afford a large enough mortgage to get onto the property ladder in London could consider renting while they save for a deposit, an industry expert has said. |
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Homeowners 'need help' as repossessions soar
Following today's announcement that there has been a rise in repossession orders, lenders are being urged to do more to help homeowners who are struggling with meeting mortgage payments. |
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First-time buyers 'are driving a hard bargain when purchasing'
First-time buyers who have managed to secure a mortgage are look to spend less on their new property, a new report has found. |
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Gazundering 'will rise as house prices slip'
While the majority of mortgage holders believe the practice of putting an offer in on an accepted property and then lowering it at the last minute is not acceptable, most would still do it if pushed, new research has revealed. |
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Stuttering mortgage market 'puts pressure on Bank to cut interest rates'
Weakening mortgage approval rates in the UK have put pressure on the Bank of England to consider cutting interest rates, an industry expert has said. |
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Many mortgages 'offer repayment holidays'
Homeowners feeling the pressure of the current economic situation have been advised to check the small print of their mortgage to see if they could take a break from their monthly payments. |
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