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Fri 29 Mar 2019
Four in ten buy-to-let landlords are planning to expand their portfolio this year, according to new research.
Tue 26 Mar 2019
Looking to buy your first home? Here’s invaluable first-time buyer advice and tips on finding the right home for you...
Mon 25 Mar 2019
The average age of people buying investment property has fallen by more than three and half years in the past nine months, new analysis from yieldit has found.
Fri 22 Mar 2019
Buy to let is still a good investment option in the UK, beating investing in gold, cash and fine art in the last decade in terms of returns, new research has found.
Thu 21 Mar 2019
The latest data released from LSL Acadata shows that, for the third consecutive month, average house prices increased during February by 0.5%.
Thu 21 Mar 2019
Need a buy-to-let mortgage? Find out why you now have a huge choice and find three tips for choosing the right buy-to-let mortgage...
Wed 20 Mar 2019
The first-time buyer market is booming, with the number of people buying their first home hitting its highest level in 12 years, according to data from UK Finance.
Wed 20 Mar 2019
New figures show house prices in the north west have risen faster than any other region in England.
Tue 19 Mar 2019
Here are some top tips from Everest on how to improve your EPC rating.
Thu 07 Mar 2019
Want to sell your home quickly and for the best possible price? Here are seven mistakes to avoid when selling your home...
Mon 04 Mar 2019
The UK's housing market is changing. People are renting for longer and buying their first home later.
Fri 01 Mar 2019
The majority of home purchases were made by first-time buyers last year for the first time in 23 years, according to new research.
Thu 28 Feb 2019
Useful information here on renovating for investment purposes.
Wed 27 Feb 2019
London lettings agency Benham and Reeves has produced figures showing, indirectly at least, exactly why buy to let and property investment looks a safe bet for the long term.
Tue 26 Feb 2019
People in Britain who buy a home with a mortgage pay on average 9% more than those paying with cash, new research has found.
Tue 26 Feb 2019
Monthly mortgage payments as a proportion of income have dropped to 31 per cent now from 43 per cent a decade ago.
Fri 22 Feb 2019
First-time buyer numbers increased to their highest level in 12 years, driven by Government incentives and competitive mortgage deals
Fri 22 Feb 2019
According to trade body UK Finance, there were 370,000 new first-time buyer mortgages completed last year, some 1.9% higher than in 2017.
Fri 22 Feb 2019
There is around eight million square meters of vacant space in town and city centres across the UK, a third of which could be used to deliver 45,000 new homes, according to a new report.
Thu 21 Feb 2019
Despite a slow start for new stock coming to market this year, it appears that confidence continues to be high across Wirral for property buyers.
Wed 20 Feb 2019
First-time buyer mortgages totalled 370,000 in 2018 - 1.9% higher than in 2017 and the highest number recorded since 2006, according to research from UK Finance.
Mon 18 Feb 2019
New asking prices rose 0.7% this month – equivalent to an extra £1,981 on the average price tag.
Fri 15 Feb 2019
In the UK first time buyers have a rare opportunity to take advantage of cheap mortgage rates at a time when property price growth has slowed, according to new research.
Wed 13 Feb 2019
The UK’s property market experienced a promising first month of 2019, according to the latest data from the Agency Express Property Activity Index.
Tue 12 Feb 2019
Mortgage lenders are relaxing age limits so that house buyers can still be paying off their home loan well into their 80s.
Mon 11 Feb 2019
If you're thinking of investing in a buy-to-let property, here's a handy guide to seven things you should always do…
Fri 08 Feb 2019
There’s been a big rise in the number of homes being listed for sale despite ongoing concerns over Brexit.
Mon 04 Feb 2019
Conventional wisdom appears to have it that there are fewer owner-occupiers and more renters these days - but that’s not what the latest English Housing Survey reveals.
Thu 31 Jan 2019
Data from UK Finance shows that the value of gross residential mortgage lending grew 4.7 per cent on a yearly basis in December, from £20.1bn to £21.1bn.
Thu 31 Jan 2019
Many lenders have relaxed the maximum age at which a mortgage should end.
Fri 25 Jan 2019
Andrew Spink Msc, Data Analyst, looks at what the Wirral property market will look like in 2019...
Fri 25 Jan 2019
Remortgaging can save you thousands of pounds, so isn't it time you switched and saved?
Fri 25 Jan 2019
Almost a third of buyers know the exact street where they want to move, according to Zoopla research, with those in London, the north and the midlands most likely to target their property searches.
Tue 22 Jan 2019
Mortgage deals for those with a modest deposit have dropped significantly - once you've saved your deposit.
Mon 14 Jan 2019
The industry has responded positively to the news that the FCA plans to relax affordability rules with ‘relative’ stress tests to help mortgage prisoners.
Wed 09 Jan 2019
The motivation for existing borrowers to remortgage from a lender’s SVR is at its highest since February 2008, Moneyfacts UK Mortgage Trends Treasury Report data shows.
Wed 09 Jan 2019
Almost half of homeowners are making overpayments on their mortgages, according to new research from Which? Mortgage Advisers.
Tue 08 Jan 2019
If you need motivation to remortgage at the end of your current deal, look no further than the latest figures released by financial experts at Moneyfacts.
Wed 02 Jan 2019
A new survey of 1,000 25-40 year old home owners and renters has revealed that almost a third want future homes to be more eco-friendly...
Wed 02 Jan 2019
Being energy efficient impacts simple actions like switching on a light, opening a fridge or heating water. Here are heating experts, Hometree’s top tips for becoming energy efficient in 2019.
Mon 31 Dec 2018
Without much doubt, a mortgage is one of the biggest financial commitments someone will ever make and with Brexit on the horizon, 2019 will certainly be an interesting year for your finances.
Fri 21 Dec 2018
Here's some useful tips for first-time sellers...
Fri 21 Dec 2018
Here's some useful tips for first-time home buyers...
Thu 13 Dec 2018
The penny seems to have dropped for sellers holding out for unrealistic house prices - as the latest figures show deals are being done again
Wed 12 Dec 2018
Our Data Analyst looks at two of the key questions often asked by home sellers...
Fri 07 Dec 2018
More than 180,500 first time buyers in Britain have saved a total of £426 million through the stamp duty relief programme introduced a year ago, official figures show.
Thu 06 Dec 2018
New analysis of mortgage rate data by Private Finance shows that borrowers on their lender’s Standard Variable Rate (SVR) could save more than £4,000 in mortgage interest alone over the course of just a couple of years by simply switching to a two...
Wed 05 Dec 2018
Our data shows us that our branches are finding you a buyer quicker than national average…
Fri 30 Nov 2018
A new study has revealed that the average Briton rents four years longer than they initially planned to...
Wed 28 Nov 2018
Here's a useful evaluation of what to consider when buying a home in need of renovation.
Tue 27 Nov 2018
A report by Savills, the upmarket estate agent, has opened up an interesting debate regarding the North-South property price divide.
Mon 26 Nov 2018
If you are thinking of making some home improvements to your property, whatever you do don’t even think of adding woodchip wallpaper or a carpeted bathroom. Mirrored ceilings are also a definite no-no.
Mon 26 Nov 2018
Greg Cunnington, director of lender relationships and new homes at Alexander Hall, discloses how using an intermediary has helped first-time buyers to navigate the Help to Buy scheme and successfully get onto the property ladder
Fri 23 Nov 2018
House prices are one of the nation’s favourite talking points, and it seems like they continue to rise. Despite uncertainties over Brexit, a fall in the pound and regional disparities, the UK housing market remains strong overall.
Fri 23 Nov 2018
In a recent report by the NHBC forty interesting facts about UK homes, housing and house building have been revealed.
Wed 21 Nov 2018
Homes that require major structural work can be purchased for £40,000 less than the market average and could be a way onto the housing ladder for first time buyers, it is suggested.
Thu 15 Nov 2018
Looking for a new build mortgage? Here’s your complete guide to getting a mortgage on a new property...
Mon 05 Nov 2018
As many as one in three UK homeowners don’t know what mortgage rate they are on, potentially costing them thousands of pounds each year, according to Which? Mortgage Advisers.
Fri 02 Nov 2018
Landlords looking for medium-term security can lock into exceptionally low interest rate deals
Wed 31 Oct 2018
There were 35,500 new first-time buyer mortgages completed in the month, some 2 per cent more than in the same month a year earlier...
Tue 30 Oct 2018
The government has extended the Help to Buy equity loan scheme until 2023, details in the Budget show.
Tue 30 Oct 2018
Stamp duty has been abolished for all first-time buyers of shared ownership homes with a market value of up to £500,000.
Fri 26 Oct 2018
13% of lifetime mortgages are being used to give a financial gift to family members, with much of money being used towards first homes, according to research from OneFamily.
Fri 26 Oct 2018
Loyalty is a term we use to describe your feelings for our favourite football team, our friends, or a particular brand. Many people also stay loyal to their bank and other financial services providers.
Fri 26 Oct 2018
New data from Countrywide’s luxury brand agency Hamptons International says the average price of a home bought by a landlord in the first half of 2018 fell to £174,580.
Fri 26 Oct 2018
The Centre for Policy Studies has proposed a new scheme to increase home ownership at no cost to the Treasury, by giving tenants and landlords a rebate when a rented property is sold by the landlord to a sitting tenant.
Wed 24 Oct 2018
Property demand across the UK increased in the third quarter of year both year-on-year and compared to the second quarter, Emoov’s National Hotspots Index has found.
Wed 24 Oct 2018
The Society of Licensed Conveyancers has called for conveyancers to have all monies, including mortgage funds, in place the day before completion.
Wed 17 Oct 2018
67.1 per cent of people surveyed said that they demanded a minimum domestic broadband speed of at least 50Mbps.
Mon 01 Oct 2018
When you think of making your home ‘greener’, you may think of adding unsightly solar panels to your roof or buying expensive recycling gadgets.
Fri 28 Sep 2018
In August there were more residential transactions and less non-residential transactions than that in July, HMRC property transactions showed.
Fri 28 Sep 2018
Here's some tips on giving your children a helping hand with their first home...
Thu 27 Sep 2018
House prices in Wirral increased by 1.5% in July, contributing to a 3.3% rise over the last 12 months.
Wed 26 Sep 2018
A lick of paint, a new floor and a bathroom makeover top the list of work carried out by home owners in the UK in the last five years, according to a new survey.
Wed 26 Sep 2018
First time buyers trying to get on the property ladder in the UK are younger than they were five years ago, new research has found.
Mon 24 Sep 2018
This July was the busiest for remortgaging in a decade, as there were 46,900 residential transactions worth £8.7bn that completed, UK Finance figures show.
Sat 22 Sep 2018
A recent survey has revealed what is on the home wish lists of children aged 6-10...
Sat 22 Sep 2018
Here's some tips on getting your house ready for winter
Sat 22 Sep 2018
New figures from e.surv show that, with 66,543 mortgages approved in August, seasonally adjusted, approvals rose 2.7 per cent on a monthly basis, down 0.7 per cent annually.
Wed 19 Sep 2018
Nationwide data claims average UK property price at £215,000
Wed 19 Sep 2018
Whether you're a current homeowner, or just curious about the Wirral property market, this update will keep you up-to-speed with the latest trends in your local area.
Thu 13 Sep 2018
The Intermediary Mortgage Lenders Association Mortgage Market Tracker for Q2 shows that 76 per cent of remortgage applications resulted in a completion, up from 70 per cent in Q1.
Thu 13 Sep 2018
The majority of buy to let investors still see buy to let as a good strong investment, with 56 per cent looking to keep or buy more rental properties.
Wed 12 Sep 2018
Product terms, interest-only mortgages and downsizing as a repayment vehicle were voted top requirements for brokers providing later life advice for their clients, Marsden Building Society has found.
Wed 12 Sep 2018
Retired homeowners have gained £45.7bn in property wealth in the past year despite housing market worries, analysis from equity release adviser Key has found.
Wed 12 Sep 2018
As the long hot summer draws to a close and autumn makes an appearance, many people will be thinking of a new start. Sebastian Hipwood from Savills in Cirencester, recommends doing your homework before taking your property to market.
Wed 12 Sep 2018
Property can often prove difficult to sell, but there is one thing in particular property owners should be aware of when putting their home on the market.
Mon 10 Sep 2018
New research and analysis from conveyancing management specialists, When You Move, has revealed that more than 4 million people across the UK have been left temporarily homeless due to solicitor delays.
Fri 07 Sep 2018
Property investor Bindar Dosanjh gives her advice on what to consider if you are thinking of investing in property
Fri 07 Sep 2018
Young adults are the driving force behind increasing demand for waterside living in the UK, according to a recent survey by Strutt & Parker.
Tue 04 Sep 2018
10-year fixes are growing in popularity. Here's everything you should know about a 10-year fixed-rate mortgage...
Tue 04 Sep 2018
Whether you're thinking of selling or investing in the future, these top tips from National estate agent Strutt & Parker will help you increase the value of your home.
Tue 04 Sep 2018
The latest figures from NHBC have revealed that new home registrations saw a 35% rise in July against the same month last year.
Mon 03 Sep 2018
How do you choose the best agent to sell your home? NAEA Propertymark have the answers...
Fri 31 Aug 2018
First time buyers make the most of summer buying opportunities.
Thu 30 Aug 2018
The average age of buy to let buyers in the UK has fallen by 10 years since 2014, according to a new piece of research.
Wed 29 Aug 2018
Buying a property? Here's your complete guide to valuations, so you know which survey to have...
Wed 29 Aug 2018
The number of properties being built specially for retired people is set to increase significantly by 2022 as the demand for this kind of home rises in the UK due to an aging population, new research suggests.
Tue 28 Aug 2018
Figures released by UK Finance show that in July, gross mortgage lending rose 7.6 per cent on a yearly basis, totalling an estimated £24.6bn as compared to £22.87bn.
Tue 28 Aug 2018
Commercial Trust has reported a resurgence in the proportion of two-year fixed rate buy-to-let purchase applications in Q2 of 2018.
Fri 24 Aug 2018
More than 420,000 people have bought a home using one of the government’s Help to Buy schemes including more than 365,400 first-time buyers, according to latest government statistics.
Fri 24 Aug 2018
Read expert tips on how to make your home stand out from the rest
Fri 24 Aug 2018
An interesting, if a little sombre, story here about the future of bungalows
Fri 24 Aug 2018
More than half of consumers in the UK prefer to communicate with estate agents face to face, indicating that having a physical presence on the High Street is still important despite the rise in use of technology.
Fri 24 Aug 2018
The average age of buyers of properties for buy to let has dropped from 52.3 years in 2014 to 42 years now.
Wed 22 Aug 2018
OneFamily has conducted research that describes the average under-30s household as having saved £194 a month as compared to the £174 average that all UK adults saved in 2017.
Mon 20 Aug 2018
Over half of landlords in the UK fell optimistic about the current buy to let sector despite a raft of regulatory and tax changes which have had an impact on their business, a new survey has found.
Fri 17 Aug 2018
The proportion of first-time buyers has reached its highest level in a decade and now represents more than half of the market, the latest data has revealed.
Thu 16 Aug 2018
Though buying a home may seem like a distant pipe-dream for many young people in the UK, there are some practical measures they can undertake to put themselves in the best possible position to get on the housing ladder...
Fri 10 Aug 2018
Thousands of potential homeowners aren't applying for a mortgage because they mistakenly believe they would be turned down, new research suggests.
Fri 10 Aug 2018
Summer is now in full swing with schools having broken up for half term and many packing for, if not already on, their holidays and getaways.
Fri 10 Aug 2018
If you're eyeing up a new build home and need to sell your current property, you'll want to make the most out of your home to make it irresistible to buyers...
Tue 07 Aug 2018
Retirement villages are an increasingly popular option for ‘Last Time Buyers’ – according to new research from Inspired Villages Group (IVG)
Mon 06 Aug 2018
Some 93% of landlords financing buy-to-let property opted for a fixed rate mortgage in the second quarter of 2018, according to the Buy to Let Mortgage Index recently published by Mortgages for Business.
Fri 03 Aug 2018
If you're planning on buying a home with a partner or friends there can be serious financial risks involved if you don't take the right precautions.
Fri 03 Aug 2018
Teaching your kids about finance & mortgages can help them to manage their money better as an adult. Here’s your guide…
Thu 02 Aug 2018
Over 620,000 over 65s have considered downsizing, but cannot find suitable alternative accommodation
Thu 02 Aug 2018
One-fifth of buy-to-let mortgages were fee free
Tue 31 Jul 2018
Buy-to-let investments will continue to offer attractive rates of return compared to other asset classes, but investors will increasingly search out cheaper and higher yielding properties, according to a new special report commissioned by The Mort...
Mon 30 Jul 2018
This article looks at how sustainable is the buy-to-let market
Mon 30 Jul 2018
The deals are particularly popular with first-time buyers looking to cut the upfront costs of getting on the ladder
Fri 27 Jul 2018
The stable performance of the UK mortgage market during May continued into June, with approved mortgages up by 3%, led by lending to first time buyers, the latest research shows.
Fri 27 Jul 2018
Should you pick the lowest mortgage rate? Or the deal with the lowest fee? Find out here
Thu 26 Jul 2018
What is a lease, what does the lease entitle you to do and what are you restricted from doing?
Wed 25 Jul 2018
The average house price in England and Wales increased by 2.1% on an annual basis in June, up from 1.8% in the previous month to £303,960, the latest property index shows.
Fri 20 Jul 2018
UK mortgage lending picked up in May, figures from the industry on Thursday showed, while the Bank of England reported slightly higher credit availability for residential mortgages in the second quarter.
Fri 20 Jul 2018
AS WE head towards the summer break with school holidays just around the corner, it’s tempting for many would-be vendors to think that it may be better to hold off and list their home for sale in September, fearing that the next eight weeks or s...
Fri 20 Jul 2018
The mortgage market experienced a pre-summer boost in May as lending to first-time buyers and home movers increased, figures suggest.
Fri 20 Jul 2018
Most people in England own their own home, representing 63% of all households but they are older than they were 20 years ago, the latest official survey of the state of housing shows.
Thu 19 Jul 2018
Here's a few helpful tips to assist you with moving day!
Thu 19 Jul 2018
Brits spend more time shopping around and researching new cars and holidays, than they do selecting the right mortgage deal, a new survey claims.
Mon 16 Jul 2018
Property for sale will sell quicker with these must have features estate agents are claiming. While some of the features that house-buyers look for remain the same, there are other more surprising additions that the millennial market look for when...
Mon 16 Jul 2018
A list of tips for making your home more attractive to buyers during the quieter summer months has been released by the professional body for estate agents.
Mon 16 Jul 2018
In a recent survey of 1000 UK adults 82% said that they would prefer to buy a period property rather than a new build home.
Fri 13 Jul 2018
The number of mortgages approved by British banks for home purchases hit a four-month high last month, according to industry figures that differed from other signs of weakness in the housing market.
Fri 13 Jul 2018
Borrowers have a vast choice of deals, with the number of available mortgages topping 5,000 for the first time in a decade.
Wed 11 Jul 2018
Up to 1/3 of UK residents could be living with a potentially dangerous fault in their home according to research from leading online roofing supplier Roof Stores.
Tue 10 Jul 2018
Nearly half (46.8%) of mortgage customers were looking for trackers in May, up from just 32.5% in April, Experian’s Credit Search Barometer has found.
Mon 09 Jul 2018
By spending £3,500 creating an open plan kitchen a homeowner could boost the value of their property by as much as £26,000. But there are plenty of other things you can do enhance the returns on your property when you come to sell. Experts at Ar...
Wed 04 Jul 2018
Latest findings reveal that the number of deals for first-time landlords has increased by 13% since the start of the year to reach a record high level.
Wed 27 Jun 2018
Looking to get a new mortgage? Here are 10 questions you should ask your mortgage lender before you sign up...
Mon 25 Jun 2018
Some reports have recently suggested that the average number of viewings required to achieve a property sale in the UK has increased from 11 to 19 over the past three years. That�s handy to know, but what does the picture look like for the Wirral?
Mon 25 Jun 2018
The typical spring bounce in the property market may have started slightly later this year, as HMRC data shows a 12.1% boost in transactions during May.
Mon 25 Jun 2018
The latest data from HMRC has shown that during May there were 99,590 residential transactions recorded, a seasonally adjusted rise of 0.8% but a 0.5% drop compared to the same month a year earlier.
Mon 25 Jun 2018
More than 1.4 million home owners in the UK aged over 65 will consider downsizing in the next five years but they are struggling to find the right kind of property, new research suggests.
Fri 22 Jun 2018
Potential first-time buyers would have lower monthly outgoings if they bought a property rather than renting one, with rental prices surpassing average mortgage repayments in every region of the UK, Santander Mortgages has found.
Wed 20 Jun 2018
The asking price of newly-marketed properties has hit a new record for the third consecutive month, Rightmove’s House Price Index has found.
Tue 19 Jun 2018
Mortgage industry observers have warned that the age of the cheap mortgage could soon be over, despite rates falling in recent weeks.
Mon 18 Jun 2018
Think you can’t afford to buy a house? Perhaps you should think again
Mon 18 Jun 2018
Energy bills can add up to thousands of pounds a year. With heating on for most of the year and many homes without proper insulation, your home could be pouring out as much money as heat. A new guide reveals the top five ways to save yourself hund...
Mon 04 Jun 2018
The latest research from SunLife has revealed that eight in ten homeowners age 55 and over would use equity release or downsize
Fri 25 May 2018
House prices in Liverpool have rocketed, according to the latest figures
Tue 22 May 2018
The average price of a flat in the UK has risen by £75,074 over the last five years, equivalent to £1,251 per month, Halifax has found.
Tue 22 May 2018
House prices in the UK were up 0.8% on month in May, property tracking website Rightmove said on Monday.
Fri 18 May 2018
Almost six out of 10 millennials would consider taking out a group mortgage, with two or more friends or siblings, as a means of getting onto the housing ladder.
Fri 18 May 2018
Word is getting out that there are property bargains to be had this Spring...
Fri 11 May 2018
Bullish claim is made by lender KentReliance which says buy-to-let will remain profitable for investors despite government tax takes.
Fri 11 May 2018
Mortgage Myths campaign highlights brokers' important role
Tue 08 May 2018
A new report by the Financial Conduct Authority says that around 30% fail to find the cheapest mortgage. More here...
Fri 04 May 2018
Buy-to-let investors now have plenty of choice when looking for a mortgage after new data revealed that the number of buy-to-let products currently on the market has reached an all-time high.
Fri 04 May 2018
Tracker deals getting more popular as fixed-rate mortgages grow in cost
Thu 03 May 2018
Last time buyers could hold the key to unlocking the housing market but only if more provision was made for later living.
Thu 03 May 2018
Terraced homes are still the most popular among buyers in England and Wales but sales of semi-detached properties are not far behind, the latest official figures show.
Mon 30 Apr 2018
House prices reached a new record high of on average in April, according to an index.
Fri 27 Apr 2018
A new survey suggests that despite many lenders increasing their rates, most mainstream mortgages are down compared to the start of the year.
Fri 27 Apr 2018
Tempted to stick with your existing lender rather than go through the whole process of finding a new mortgage? Then think again – you could be paying over the odds. If your first mortgage deal has come to an end, then it’s time to shop around.
Fri 27 Apr 2018
House prices in Britain rose a bit more quickly this month after touching a seven-month low in March but they are still expected to slow this year, reflecting weak economic growth and possibly higher interest rates, mortgage lender Nationwide said.
Wed 25 Apr 2018
'Alternatives', 'Boomerangers' and 'Minimalists'. According to the latest research from Santander Mortgages, these are the three new strategies first-time buyers are adopting to save up a home deposit.
Fri 20 Apr 2018
UK house prices are going up, despite Brexit uncertainty and possible interest rate rises
Fri 20 Apr 2018
They may feel painful but our mortgages have rarely been easier to pay
Fri 20 Apr 2018
Private buy to let investors are feeling positive about the future of the market, despite the last two years being peppered with changes to the buy to let market, according to Aldermore.
Tue 17 Apr 2018
Thinking about remortgaging? Not sure how much you’re paying? Here's everything you need to know about getting the best price for your home...
Mon 16 Apr 2018
The average asking price of a house in the UK was up 0.4% on month in April, property tracking website Rightmove said on Monday
Fri 13 Apr 2018
The number of buy-to-let investors in the UK reached a record high of 2.5 million in the latest tax year, up 5% in 12 months, new research by ludlowthompson has revealed.
Tue 10 Apr 2018
UK house prices in the first three months of the year were up 2.7 per cent compared to the same period for the previous year, according to the latest house price index from Halifax, an increase on the 1.8 per cent growth recorded in February.
Wed 21 Mar 2018
The North West topped the regional house price growth table for the first time in February, pushing up national growth to 0.5% - the highest rate in five months - according to the latest Your Move data.
Tue 20 Mar 2018
Average house prices rose at the fastest rate for five months in February to £299,556, Your Move claims.
Fri 16 Mar 2018
The average five-year fixed rate has fallen to a joint record-low of 3.43%, a rate last seen in October 2017, according to the latest research from moneyfacts.co.uk.
Fri 16 Mar 2018
The number of house-hunters looking for new homes rose by 37% in January in line with the supply of available properties and the number of sales agreed also increasing.
Fri 16 Mar 2018
New data from Paragon has shown that mortgages of 5 years or more are now the product of choice for 48% of applicants - over taking 2 year deals for the first time.
Thu 15 Mar 2018
Almost nine in 10 (87%) first-time buyer applications through an intermediary resulted in an offer in 2017 – up from seven in 10 (71%) in 2016, IMLA’s Mortgage Market Tracker has revealed.
Wed 14 Mar 2018
Hometrack reveals the large regional cities it expects to narrow the North-South house price divide.
Mon 05 Mar 2018
There was a positive start to the year for the UK mortgage market, with an increase in the number of small deposit borrowers being approved, says e.surv.
Fri 02 Mar 2018
It was a positive start to the year for the UK mortgage market, with an increase in the number of small deposit borrowers being approved, e.surv found.
Fri 02 Mar 2018
The average asking price for a house in the UK was up 0.8% on month in February, property tracking website Rightmove said.
Fri 02 Mar 2018
Average asking prices have risen in every region of England, Wales and Scotland bar one, according to new figures from Rightmove.
Fri 02 Mar 2018
What is a mortgage? How do they work? And what different types of mortgage are available? Keep reading for answers to all these questions and more.
Thu 01 Mar 2018
Rightmove house price index reported their highest ever level of website visits with asking prices increasing in all but one region of the UK, showing home buyers were busy last month.
Fri 23 Feb 2018
There will be an estimated shortfall of 400,000 ‘specialist’ homes for older people by 2035, despite strong demand for bungalows. A housing inquiry has called for change.
Fri 23 Feb 2018
The number of first-time buyers has increased 16 per cent in the past month and 10 per cent year on year according to figures released from Haart agency.
Fri 23 Feb 2018
Residential property remains the long-term investment of choice for many Britons, illustrated by the high number of properties sold under the hammer at auction over the past couple of weeks.
Fri 23 Feb 2018
The latest LMS research has revealed that between December 2016 and December 2017 the number of remortgage deals saw an increase of 41%.
Thu 22 Feb 2018
Unexpectedly, mortgage rates have fallen, not risen...
Wed 21 Feb 2018
The number of first-time buyers has reached its highest level in a decade, new figures from UK Finance have revealed.
Mon 19 Feb 2018
Our research indicates that the first two weeks on market are the most critical for achieving a sale.
Fri 16 Feb 2018
Data released from UK Finance reveals dramatic surge in the number of people taking their first step on to the property ladder.
Fri 16 Feb 2018
The latest data from the Office for National Statistics has revealed that average house prices in the UK saw an increase of 5.2% in the year to December 2017 (up from 5.0% in November 2017).
Mon 12 Feb 2018
Growing numbers of grandparents are now giving cash to their grandchildren for a deposit on a first home. Read more here.
Fri 09 Feb 2018
Landlords in the UK still want to invest in buy to let property with a new survey showing that 44% are looking to expand their portfolios before the middle of 2018.
Thu 08 Feb 2018
Half of Britons feel property is the best investment opportunity. Read more here.
Tue 06 Feb 2018
Almost half of the UK population believe property is the best way to make the most of their money when saving for retirement, the latest Wealth and Assets survey from the Office for National Statistics reveals.
Fri 02 Feb 2018
According to official figures, more than 200,000 homes in England were empty for at least six months during 2016. In London, this equated to 19,847 vacant properties with a total value of £9.4bn, based on the average price in the capital.
Fri 02 Feb 2018
Every wondered what the main turn-offs are for prospective renters? Find out here.
Fri 02 Feb 2018
UK house prices rose at the fastest annual pace in 10 months in January, bolstered by a lack of new homes coming on to the market, according to Nationwide.
Fri 02 Feb 2018
Some areas of the UK have seen “noticeable increases” in the purchase prices paid by those taking their first steps onto the property ladder, new data from the Mortgage Advice Bureau has found.
Thu 01 Feb 2018
Home owners aged over 55 in the UK are almost as likely to upsize to a new home than downsize, according to new research.
Tue 30 Jan 2018
Low mortgage rates and government schemes have made a 'big difference' to the number of people taking an initial step on to the property ladder, reports Halifax.
Mon 29 Jan 2018
The number of first-time buyers has gone up by 6% in the last 12 months, reaching an estimated 359,000 in 2017.
Mon 22 Jan 2018
Don't wait until you have found what you want to buy before putting your own property on the market. That’s the new year message for househunters from one of the largest estate agency groups in the south east.
Fri 19 Jan 2018
The number of people moving home at any one time is now at its highest level since those heady pre-financial crash days...
Fri 19 Jan 2018
Positive news on the buy-to-let front as we begin 2018
Tue 16 Jan 2018
The local area is achieving amongst the highest rental yields and capital growth in the UK.
Mon 15 Jan 2018
The average price of properties coming to market has risen by £2,067 (0.7%) this month on Rightmove, which tracks over 90% of the UK property market.
Wed 10 Jan 2018
Here's a few things you can do to make the moving process as stress-free as possible.
Wed 03 Jan 2018
Moving home and need a new mortgage? Read this guide for porting a mortgage...
Fri 29 Dec 2017
Mortgage sales in the UK rose by 4.1% or £637.4 million and up by 3% or £470 million year on year, the latest intermediary marketplace data shows.
Fri 29 Dec 2017
The last of the leading agency analysts and business consultancies have now given their predictions for the UK housing market in 2018 - and all of them suggest there will be at least some price growth.
Fri 29 Dec 2017
House prices in Britain have outstripped the huge rises seen in stocks and shares over the past decade, according to property experts.
Fri 29 Dec 2017
Mortgage deals and stamp duty cuts could offer buyers a boost
Thu 28 Dec 2017
Residential property sales in the UK increased by 0.6% between October 2017 and November 2017, some 7.1% higher compared with the same month in 2016, the latest official figures show.
Thu 21 Dec 2017
See our latest Wirral Market Update here
Tue 19 Dec 2017
The number of homeowners opting for a variable rate when they remortgage has plummeted 75 per cent over the past year as the Bank of England was tipped to raise interest rates - and then did.
Mon 18 Dec 2017
Our latest Wirral Market update shows how we average property sell prices have steadily increased over the last five years.
Wed 13 Dec 2017
Buy-to-let mortgages made up 17% of all mortgage cases in the three months to October, according to a new report by Paragon Mortgages.
Fri 01 Dec 2017
Have a read of this interesting overview of the market for first-time buyers
Fri 01 Dec 2017
Low mortgage rates, high employment and a lack of homes for sale is keeping house price growth stable.
Wed 29 Nov 2017
The value of privately owned homes in the UK had risen by £1.94 trillion over the last decade with over half of this increase in London and the South East, new research shows.
Wed 29 Nov 2017
We’re now nearing the end of the year and since we’ll soon be entering 2018, it’s important to look back at what has occurred over the last 12 months in the world of property.
Mon 27 Nov 2017
Trees in the garden provide shade, privacy, and an attractive focal point for homeowners. But in the winter months, they can also cause massive problems.
Fri 24 Nov 2017
The abolition of stamp duty for first-time buyers was the headline announcement of the 2017 Budget. But here's what else is in store for the housing market, and what it means for aspiring homeowners and renters...
Fri 24 Nov 2017
The government has defined the ‘first time buyers’ who will benefit from its immediate scrapping of stamp duty for FTB purchases below £300,000.
Fri 24 Nov 2017
What is stamp duty? How does it affect you? Here is a guide with everything you need to know about stamp duty...
Thu 23 Nov 2017
Overpaying your mortgage can save interest and reduce your mortgage term. Here’s your mortgage overpayments guide.
Thu 23 Nov 2017
The lettings market in the UK could see a boost from the Government’s housing plans announced in the Budget with money being put into new homes for rent as well as for sale.
Wed 15 Nov 2017
The second phase of the Prudential Regulation Authority changes, coupled with the recent interest rate hike, appear to have had minimal impact on the cost of buy-to-let mortgages, according to fresh data from Mortgage Brain.
Wed 08 Nov 2017
Don't wait for spring - house-buyers are still out there in the autumn and winter
Wed 08 Nov 2017
Introducing our new Sales Progression team.
Fri 03 Nov 2017
The annual rate of house price growth rose to 2.5 per cent in October, from 2.3 per cent in September, according to the latest Nationwide house price index.
Fri 03 Nov 2017
Over four out of 10 (42%) remortgagors opted for a five-year fixed deal in September, according to conveyancing service provider, LMS.
Fri 03 Nov 2017
A quarter of Commercial Trust’s buy-to-let applications were in the North of England in 2017.
Tue 31 Oct 2017
As house prices climb ever higher, mortgage terms are following suit by stretching for longer and longer periods.
Fri 27 Oct 2017
A house for sale can be tempting, but there is something you should always check then purchasing a property for sale. When buying a UK home, make sure you ask this question first.
Fri 27 Oct 2017
Five ways you can give your house instant curb appeal
Thu 26 Oct 2017
Much-deserved opportunity for Jamie Clague as Karl Tatler decides to appoint from within.
Mon 23 Oct 2017
The Government has pledged to make buying a home cheaper, faster and less stressful in England and has launched an eight week call for evidence where it is seeking views from the industry.
Mon 23 Oct 2017
New data from IMLA has found that 69%) of mortgage brokers have reported an increase in demand for 35-year mortgages.
Mon 23 Oct 2017
New research undertaken by estate agent lead generation specialists,The ValPal Network, has revealed the average time it takes to move home in the UK.
Tue 17 Oct 2017
House prices in England and Wales rose 1.1% in October - or £3,432 - following a 1.2% decline in September, according to the latest data from Rightmove...
Mon 16 Oct 2017
Longer mortgage terms have rocketed in popularity as a result of higher house prices