If limited pension funds are used to pay off a mortgage balance in retirement, people will be at greater risk of poverty in old age, says Steve Webb. One million …
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Some Realtors Only Present Offers to Buyers Who Use Their In-House Mortgage Broker, Experts Warn
by ElijahHome sellers are being duped by real estate agents seeking additional financial kickbacks, experts warn. Some real estate agents reportedly only submit offers from buyers who have been “financially qualified” …
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Will my husband, who has just become self-employed, cause us a headache by remortgaging? DAVID HOLLINGWORTH responds
by ElijahOur mortgage deal ends in January 2025 and we will have around £50,000 left over an eight-year term. Our current rate is 2.46 per cent and we are making overpayments …
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The Bank of England has maintained the base rate since last summer and a cut is expected to be the next step. Our calculator allows you to calculate what an …
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My husband and I are buying our first home. We found a house we really liked, made an offer, and managed to agree on a lower price than the asking …
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Spring property rebound a bust: Rics estate agents say high mortgage rates are keeping buyers at bay
by ElijahReal estate agents and surveyors report that the usual spring bounce in the property market has not materialized. Rising mortgage rates appear to have put many buyers off, according to …
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House prices held steady in April, Halifax says, but buyers look for cheaper homes due to rising mortgage rates
by ElijahHouse prices held steady in April, according to the latest figures from Halifax, after a 0.9 per cent drop in March. The average property rose just 0.1 per cent between …
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A typical homeowner could face unnecessary costs of £278 a month if they forgot to renew their mortgage contract on time, new research has shown. Nearly a third of homeowners …
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When it comes to selling your home, many homeowners tend to worry about presenting the property in the best possible light. This includes tidying up, gardening, repairing obvious problems or …
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How would YOU fix the housing crisis? Take power from councillors and Nimbys, says mortgage expert Peter Stimson
by ElijahWhether it’s unaffordable house prices, higher mortgage rates, rising rents or increased homelessness: the housing market seems to be stuck in an endless crisis. There remains an insatiable appetite to …