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Number of purchases increase in the Buy to Let mortgage market

Mortgages For Business has released its quarterly analysis of Buy To Let transactions for Q3 2009. There has been a shift towards purchase transactio[...] read more »
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Top 10 Buy to Let Tips - 10 Buy to Let Tips to help you

If you're thinking of entering the Buy to Let market whilst property prices are low you'll need these top 10 Buy to Let tips!! read more »
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Mortgage lending up 19% in first rise since 2007

As more lenders begin to lend is there a sign that thigns could recover in 2010 or is that just being way too optimistic?! read more »
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Buy to let landlords optimistic about property market

As things begin to shift in the mortgage market, things are looking more positive if you're a Buy to Let landlord. read more »
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At last - Funding for HMOs, Freehold Conversions & Limited Companies returns!

It seems there's a new lender who's willing to lend on HMOs etc which hasn't bee seen since pre credit crunch days. A positive sign surely?! read more »
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SWAP rates explained - How they effect fixed rate mortgages

Ever wondered what SWAP rates are? This gives a simple explanation of SWAP rates and how they directly effect fixed rate mortgages and pricing. It al[...] read more »
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Buy to Let product availability up 58% since December 2008

Is this a positive sign for the housing market in general? House prices have started to bottom out and this could be an indicator of prices set to ri[...] read more »
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First-time buyers can save £1,799 a year with slight finance tweaks!

Check out this article if you're a First Time Buyer - you can apparently save £1,799 a year by following these few steps or double if you quit smoki[...] read more »
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Quantitative Easing Explained - updates and views

We've all heard the phrase "quantitative easing" used in the media but what is it - and what isn't it?! This gives some clarity. read more »
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Brokers shut up shop as mortgage market continues to shrink

As lenders refuse to lend and investors become more cynical, some major London brokers - Chase de Vere and Cobalt Capital - become the latest casualt[...] read more »
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House prices - are they falling or rising? Both apparently!

A really interesting article showing how some major names have statistics showing that currently house prices in the UK are falling and others think they're rising! read more »
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Northern Rock to step back into the mortgage market

Northern Rock, the state-owned bank which was nationalised a year ago today, is preparing to step back into the mortgage market. Could this be a small sign of a turn around in the economy? read more »
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Stop Wasting your Money on these 25 Things

The following is a list of 25 things that many people commonly overpay for, and it most likely includes at least one thing that every person is guilty of spending their hard-earned money on from time to time. read more »
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Will everyone benefit from the 0.5% Base Rate Cut?

This article explains how not every lender passes on the base rate cut to you and it also lists all the lenders and the percentage benefit they have passed on to you! read more »
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Droplock Options (Fixed rate or Tracker rate? Why not both!)

If you don't know whether to go for a fixed rate mortgage or a tracker mortgage in these uncertain times this article tells you how you can do both! read more »
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