Keir Starmer brushes off rising mortgage rates — blaming them on the banks
SIR Keir Starmer yesterday brushed off rising mortgage rates, blaming banks’ “individual decisions”.The PM said he was not to blame for post-Budget hikes in mortgage…
I ploughed my life savings into buying derelict cowshed and turning it into my dream home – with incredible results
A MAN who sold his one-bed London flat and used all of his savings to buy a derelict cow shed had turned the purchase into…
Prices at budget shops Lidl and Aldi set to rise with other high street favourites to follow
BRITS on a budget are to face even higher prices at discount shops such as Aldi and Lidl because of the Chancellor’s tax raid.Low-cost retailers…
Filthy house sells for £50k more than guide price at auction – despite rubbish piled up to the windows
A FILTHY property has sold for more than £50,000 more than its estimated price at an auction despite rubbish piling up to the windowsA house…
Blow for renters on Universal Credit as key benefit rate FROZEN – with thousands facing £3,129 shortfall
OVER one million private renters on Universal Credit will see the help they get with payments frozen next year.Local Housing Allowance (LHA) rates will remain at their current…
Boom for buyers as house sales hit four year high thanks to falling mortgage rates
THE number of house sales hit a four-year high in October, according to property website Zoopla.An estimated £113billion worth of homes are in the sales…
We were rejected for a mortgage due to BIZARRE reason, but still managed to buy 3-bed dream home – how you can do it too
APPLYING for a mortgage is always stressful, but a surprising red flag meant Leigh and Patrick struggled to find a lender to help them onto…
I was left in shock after realising £500,000 three-storey London house I was browsing was actually a tiny shed – The Sun
A HOUSE hunter claims a £500,000 London property she was browsing was not a three-storey townhouse - but the "shed" next door.The property in Hackney,…
The six homes worth up to £2million that could be yours for just £2 – including mansion with swimming pool
HOUSE raffles have boomed in popularity - and they could be the key to you becoming the owner of your dream home for just a…
Sub 3% mortgages ‘possible’ as Bank of England hints at more ‘aggressive’ interest rate cuts and lenders make reductions
SUB 3% mortgages could be on the cards as the Bank of England hints at more "aggressive" rate cuts. It comes after a host of…
Martin Lewis issues reminder to anyone born between 1984 and 2006 as they can get £1,000 free
MONEY-SAVING expert Martin Lewis has issued a reminder to anyone between 1984 and 2006 as they can get £1,000 for free.On his BBC Sounds podcast,…
Mortgage approvals at highest since Liz Truss’s mini-Budget cratered market two years ago
Mortgage approvals are at their peak since Liz Truss’s mini-Budget cratered the market nearly two years ago.There were nearly 62,000 in July, up 29 percent…
UK house prices mapped: locations where values are rising and falling revealed – what’s happening in your area?
HOMEBUYERS are making the most of falling mortgage rates as market activity jumps higher than the same point last year.Buyer demand is now 20% higher…
Our dream home turned into a nightmare after a massive 12-metre metal structure was built outside our front door
A COUPLE have spoken of their frustration after a 12-metre metal structure was built right outside their new home.Ewan Botcherby and his partner purchased a…
Price of gold breaks records as Pound hits highest level against the dollar in more than a year
BETS on lower interest rates have sparked a gold rush with the price of the precious metal breaking records.The Pound also hit its highest level…
Huge change to planning rules could make it easier to extend your home – but key fee is rising
A HUGE change to planning rules could make it much easier for homeowners to extend their property.However, it comes as the government consults on raising…
Brits spent 2.1billion hours watching Sky content over the past six month
BRITS spent 2.1billion hours watching Sky content in just the past six months alone.It works out at 240,000 years of viewing — far longer than…
I’m a property pro & hot tubs are the biggest turn off if you’re selling – here’s what to replace it with to add value
SELLING your house isn't easy, from making sure it looks perfect to being on call for endless questions form potential buyers.But a property expert has…
Rishi Sunak will vow to abolish stamp duty for first-time buyers on home’s up to £425k in election manifesto pledge
RISHI Sunak will vow to abolish stamp duty for first-time home buyers in an election manifesto pledge. Those getting onto the property ladder will be…
Top tips to stop equity release spiralling out of control as thousands use option to fund everyday costs or repay debts
THOUSANDS of homeowners are turning to equity release to fund everyday costs or repay debts, Sun Money can reveal. It comes as interest rates are…