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Is now a good time to buy a house?
Advice Is now a good time to buy a house? That’s something many people might be asking amid lower house price growth and relatively cheaper mortgage rates.
By Ruth Emery Last updated
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Nationwide cuts mortgage rates as they dip below 4% for first time since February
The building society’s cheapest deal is now priced at 3.99%. Whether you’re buying or remortgaging, we look at whether rates could drop further in the coming months
By Ruth Emery Published
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Advertised rents hit record high - is buy-to-let a good investment?
News Rightmove data suggests landlords are looking for higher rents as the rental market enters its busy summer season. Is buy-to-let a good investment?
By Marc Shoffman Published
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Buy-to-let mortgage market shrinks for first time ever
The volume of buy-to-let mortgage lending more than halved last year, as higher interest rates, a stamp duty surcharge and reduced tax relief put many landlords off
By Ruth Emery Published
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Bank of England resolves payments issue that threatened home sales
News Homebuyers and sellers faced an anxious wait for funds to clear on property transactions today due to issues hitting the Bank's CHAPS service.
By Marc Shoffman Published
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Rents set to rise as 'peak lettings season' begins
News Landlords have seen their buy-to-let portfolios hit by a decline in rental growth so far this year but they may benefit from a busy summer season
By Marc Shoffman Published
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King’s Speech 2024: Labour government vows to abolish ‘feudal’ leasehold system
News Legislation to fill the gaps in leasehold reform have been announced. Here is how it could help homeowners
By Marc Shoffman Published
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ONS: UK house price growth hit 14-month high in May
News Better economic data boosted house prices in May - is now the time to buy?
By Marc Shoffman Published
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Will UK house prices fall? Latest property market predictions explained
House prices have struggled as buyers battle record mortgage rates and inflation eating into their deposits. But will they continue to fall over the course of 2024?
By Henry Sandercock Last updated