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…
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…
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…
OSFI changes mind on stress test for uninsured mortgages at renewal
Article contentAfter rejecting a call by Canada’s Competition Bureau to treat mortgage stress testing equally at renewal, regardless of whether a borrower stays with the…
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…
I’m an estate agent – tricks we use to make houses look bigger than they actually are and how to spot them as a buyer
IF you are looking to sell your home, then you’ve come to the right place.Or if you’ve just spent ages decorating and want to show…
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…
Thousands more first-time buyers can apply for little-known scheme giving up to £16,000 free cash for deposit
THOUSANDS more first-time buyers can now apply for a little known-scheme giving them thousands of pounds in free cash for a deposit. Getting on the property ladder…
How to release equity from your home
ONE of the benefits of being a homeowner aged 55 and over is that you’ve likely dedicated years to paying off your mortgage and building…
Exact amount first-time buyers need for a deposit as house prices hit record high – and nine schemes to help you buy
FIRST-TIME buyers will be keen to know the exact amount they need for a home deposit as house prices hit a record high. The average price tag…
Warning for 1million young homeowners who will be paying off ‘ultra- long’ mortgages in retirement
MORE than one million homeowners are being warned that they could be paying off "ultra-long" mortgages into their retirement. Budding young buyers are choosing longer…
Simple tips to improve your credit score and get accepted by lenders
MILLIONS of borrowers are being stung by expensive credit or rejected due to poor credit scores. Whether you’re taking out a mobile phone contract, credit…
New 99% mortgage to help first- time buyers get on the ladder with just a 5k deposit
A MAJOR building society has launched a 99% mortgage to help first-time buyers get on the housing ladder. The Yorkshire Building Society deal will enable…
Bank of England confirms key interest rate decision – affecting everything from mortgages and credit cards to savings
MILLIONS of households will breathe a sigh of relief as the Bank of England left interest rates unchanged again today. Decision-makers on the Bank's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC)…
Developers go to war with Michael Gove over his housing reforms
DEVELOPERS last night poured scorn on housing reforms announced by Michael Gove, saying they would not reverse his previous “extremely damaging” changes. Housing Secretary Mr…
I’m a mum & I set up a savings scheme with my friends to buy £320k first home – it was easy and helped me save quicker
MUM-OF-TWO Lola Aremu found a nifty saving method to help her get onto the property before her eldest son started secondary school. The 43-year-old set…
Amid soaring debt from mortgages, Canada makes surprise rate hike
1/2 After standing pat for months, the central bank of Canada announced Wednesday it was hiking its overnight lending rate by 25 basis points. Photo…