News Archive - Articles Published in Mortgages
Crash Looms as 125% Mortgages Withdrawn18 Mar 2008 | by Anthony J. BoundsWith the last 125% deal pulled from the market we ask how this major turnaround is going to affect the property market.
Property Market Still Slowing14 Mar 2008 | by Jennifer Louise EbertSix months after the start of the credit crunch the property market is still stalling.
Stamp Duty Up 82% For First Time Buyers11 Mar 2008 | by Michael SaundersNew figures reveal that the stamp duty bill footed by first time buyers has almost doubled over the past 5 years.
Buy-to-let Market Still Booming29 Feb 2008 | by Michael SaundersWhile the rest of the housing market is taking a down turn, new figures from the CML show that the buy-to-let market is very much on the up.
2008 - The Year of the First Time Buyer12 Feb 2008 | by Helen RaymondAmid home owner concerns and reports of reposessions, things are finally looking up for the first time buyer.
Repossessions Up 20% in 200708 Feb 2008 | by Rachael LloydCML survey reveals an eight year high of 27,100 homes were repossessed in 2007.
100% Mortgages Disappearing 25 Jan 2008 | by Michael SaundersLenders have started to withdraw 100% mortgage products from the market in a move that could spell disaster for first time buyers.
The Latest on HIPs14 Jan 2008 | by Jennifer Louise EbertAre home information packs a good idea? We share the latest on both sides of the debate.
New Year Defaults Predicted05 Jan 2008 | by Daniel CallowayThe Bank of England predict financial hardship to come in 2008.
First Time Buyers Priced Off The Ladder04 Jan 2008 | by Helen RaymondA new survey finds that first time buyer purchases are at their lowest for almost 30 years.
Mortgage Lending Slows Down02 Jan 2008 | by Michael SaundersMortage applications and approvals are still showing a slow down as 2007 draws to a close.
Darling Calls on Lenders to Reduce Fees01 Jan 1970 | by Peter WakefordThe chancellor wants firms to cut the amount they charge in one-off payments for homebuyers.