A mortgage broker’s view: How much can I borrow?
Ever wondered how mortgage lenders decide how much you can borrow? Greg Cunnington of Alexander Hall explains the number crunching ...
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How to shape your personal finances into ‘mortgage-ready’ order
It’s not just your income and deposit being scrutinised when taking out a mortgage. John Ellmore explains how everything from ...
Buying v renting: Homeowners rake in a £350k bonus
People who own their own property will be £350,000 better off over the next 30 years than those who are ...
First-time buyer mortgage rates are on the rise
Mortgages for first-time buyers with small deposits have got more expensive, as lenders begin to offer better deals to customers ...
First-time buyers look to future when house hunting
First-time buyers are purchasing for the long-term and opting increasingly for three-bed properties they can stay and grow into.
First-time buyer hotspots: The locations with the most affordable homes
Southampton, Stoke-on-Trent and Oldham have been named amongst the top most affordable locations in the UK for first-time buyers.
Things to consider before applying for a buy-to-let mortgage
Selecting a property which meets energy efficiency standards, is in good condition and is based in a good location will ...
First-time buyers need 13 times their salary to buy a home
First-time buyers in London need to spend 13 times their earnings to get on the property ladder, according to the ...
Where is the most affordable place to buy a house in the UK?
Kingston-upon-Hull is the most affordable city in Britain, with 92% of properties currently for sale there below the UK average ...
One in four people believe local properties are now unaffordable
New research highlights the growing problem of affordability in the housing market, with almost one-quarter (24%) of people unable to ...
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