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Tracker Mortgage
The Mortgage with a £137,500 Arrangement Fee09 Jul 2008  |  by Charlotte Cardingham
A mortgage with a record breaking arrangement fee of up to £137,500 was launched today by mortgage broker John Charcoal.

Housing Market
Housing Market Worse Than 1990's Crash09 Jul 2008  |  by Peter Wakeford
A leading figure in the house building industry has said the housing market looks set to experience a worse crash than that of the early 1990s.

Credit Crunch
Separating Couples Forced to Share Due to Credit Crunch09 Jul 2008  |  by Peter Wakeford
Couples who have split up are still physically having to stay together as they are finding it impossible to sell their jointly owned homes.

First Time Mortgages
Housing Falls Welcomed by Some09 Jul 2008  |  by Peter Wakeford
The decline in the value of houses in the UK will be welcomed by first time buyers, it has been claimed.

First Time Buyers
Chancellor Suggests Tax Free Savings for FTBs09 Jul 2008  |  by Peter Wakeford
The chancellor has suggested that a new tax-free savings scheme could be put in to place to help first time buyers save for a deposit.

Mortgage supply still restricted08 Jul 2008  |  by Peter Wakeford
The mortgage market is still showing signs of a slowdown, according to the latest figures from the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML).

Property Shock for Owner of Bungalow Valued at £1
Property Shock for Owner of '£80,000 ($157,000) Home' Valued at £1 ($2)08 Jul 2008  |  by Charlotte Cardingham
Shocking news for a North Norfolk homeowner this week as her £80,000 ($157,000) home is valued at being worth just £1 ($2).

'Best Time to Buy in a Long Time,' Agents Claim
'Best Time to Buy in a Long Time,' Agents Claim07 Jul 2008  |  by Peter Wakeford
A shift in power has taken place in the property market, it has been suggested.

Mortgage Holidays are 'on the Increase'
Mortgage Holidays are 'on the Increase'07 Jul 2008  |  by Peter Wakeford
Increasing numbers of people are exercising the option to switch to interest-only repayments for a limited period.

Nationwide Cuts Tracker Rates
Nationwide Cuts Tracker Rates07 Jul 2008  |  by Peter Wakeford
Despite the recent housing gloom, the lender has announced reductions to some of its tracker deals.

Mortgage Costs 'Up 78% Since 2003'
Mortgage Costs 'Up 78% Since 2003'04 Jul 2008  |  by Peter Wakeford
The average monthly cost of mortgage repayments in the UK have risen by 78 per cent over the past five years, an accountancy firm said today.

Home builders downsize in credit crunch
Home Builders Downsize in Credit Crunch04 Jul 2008  |  by Helen Raymond
The mortgage market in the UK could be put under further financial strain by recently-announced troubles at some of the UK's biggest new home builders.

Sit Out the Downturn, Firm Advises
Sit Out the Downturn, Firm Advises03 Jul 2008  |  by Peter Wakeford
Prospective homebuyers should take their time, Firstrung has suggested.

Expert Comments on Mortgage 'Famine'
Expert Comments on Mortgage 'Famine'02 Jul 2008  |  by Peter Wakeford
The sector is facing a severe drought in home loans, an expert has suggested.

House Prices 'Fall Another 0.9%'
House Prices 'Fall Another 0.9%'01 Jul 2008  |  by Peter Wakeford
Nationwide provided further evidence of a housing downturn today.

New House Price Surveys Released
New House Price Surveys Released30 Jun 2008  |  by Peter Wakeford
The Land Registry and Hometrack have released differing findings on house prices.

Buyers are Better Off, Abbey Claims
Buyers are Better Off, Abbey Claims27 Jun 2008  |  by Peter Wakeford
Renting a home rather than taking out a mortgage is more expensive over the long term, it has been claimed.

House Prices To Fall 'Slightly'
House Prices To Fall 'Slightly'27 Jun 2008  |  by Peter Wakeford
Britons are predicting modest house price drops over the months to come, a study has shown.

Mortgage Firms Up Rates
Mortgage Firms Up Rates26 Jun 2008  |  by Peter Wakeford
Three UK lenders announce increases to their repayment rates.

Government Advised to Build '3m' More Homes
Government Advised to Build '3m' More Homes26 Jun 2008  |  by Peter Wakeford
The new-builds are needed in order to reduce demand for housing, a group has said.

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