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Mortgage lending slumps to lowest level for a decade
Mortgage lending has slumped to the lowest level for a decade as banks and building societies tighten their grip on the housing market.
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New lending rules may change housing market forever
Poor mortgage market management by governments and greedy lenders is blamed for triggering the global financial crisis and hindering...
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How changing interest rates affects inflation
Prices are rising and the Bank of England is under pressure to raise interest rates to support the economy – but how does changing...
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House price figures deliver more nonsense values
The monthly house price charade seems ridiculous when lenders and the government are still crunching the numbers for November when...
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Running a buy to let property – Landlord law FAQ
Landlords are often fined huge sums in court for failing to maintain their properties. Some deserve their fines but many others are...
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Buy to let lenders offer ‘golden goodbye’ discounts
Cash-strapped banks are offering to write off huge amounts to encourage landlords and property investors to remortgage to another lender.
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Bank interest rate stays at 0.5% despite economic worries
The Bank of England base rate remains unchanged despite economic pressures to step up a gear.
The Bank’s monetary policy committee...