Lenders begin to announce buy to Let changes

Thursday, January 19, 2017

Lenders have started to announce changes to their buy-to-let policies following the Prudential Regulation Authority’s decision to phase in new stricter rules. The PRA said in September that lenders must take the...

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Mortgages for the self-employed and contractors

Thursday, January 12, 2017

Contractors and people who are self-employed can face additional challenges when securing a mortgage, which may sometimes cause delays during the property buying process. Around 22% of the UK workforce are now self-employed or...

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Can I move my mortgage?

Wednesday, November 23, 2016

Moving house can be a stressful time but, for buyers who already have a mortgage, it doesn’t necessarily mean ripping up the deal and starting again.   Most mortgages are portable, which means that they can be...

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Sue Townsend’s property goes up for sale with a Guild Agent

Monday, November 21, 2016

The author of Adrian Mole fame, Sue Townsend’s, former home is for sale. The four-bedroom property in  Stoneygate , Leicester has many happy and creative memories. Now t he property is on the market   for...

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The Autumn Statement: Wish List

Monday, November 7, 2016

On the 23rd November, The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Philip Hammond, will present his Autumn Statement to Parliament. This will be his first opportunity to define the Government’s strategy for the forthcoming year, and it will...

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Britain's Most Haunted

Friday, October 28, 2016

As the month comes to an end, children Trick or Treating isn’t the only thing to make you jump! If you love the paranormal and are looking for somewhere to live that’s occupied by more than just the living, here's our pick...

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The Help to Buy mortgage guarantee no longer necessary

Thursday, October 6, 2016

The Government Help to Buy Mortgage Guarantee scheme (Help to Buy Two) was first launched in October 2013, with the aim of increasing the availability of high loan-to-value mortgages and providing a much needed boost for First Time...

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Offset mortgages come into their own

Wednesday, September 7, 2016

The recent cut in the Bank of England base rate may have come as welcome news for many mortgage holders, but for savers it has been yet another hit on their returns. There is light at the end of the tunnel however. At times when...

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