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Drop in rate of growth for recent house building… New targets could still leave a shortfall Gordon Brown has been accused of “spin”... Read More... |
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3 million additional houses pledged… Housing now at the top of the political agenda! Gordon Brown has pledged to build 3 million... Read More... |
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Funding your investment… The points to consider Buy-to-let mortgages have become much more competitive in recent years... Read More... |
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Buy-to-let… Lending on the increase by almost 50% on last year The number of mortgages taken out by landlords shot up by almost 50 per cent last year.... Read More... |
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Eco-towns… The government recognises the first official zero-carbon home Plans to create eco-towns across the UK have moved a step closer as the government recognised... Read More... |
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Highest base rate in over six years… Are you exposed to the elements? Thousands of borrowers who have been enjoying the shelter and certainty of a short-term fixed rate... Read More... |
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Buy-to-let… Some investors don’t plan to fail but they do fail to plan If you are considering entering the buy-to-let market - planning is the key. Here are some of the key points to consider... Read More... |
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First-time buyers… 15 year high in proportion to income spent on mortgage interest payments First-time buyers are spending a higher proportion of their income on mortgage interest payments... Read More... |
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Financing long term lending… Fixed-rate mortgages to bring more stability to the housing market! Government proposals to help banks to finance long term lending will only cut the cost of 25-year... Read More... |
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Fixed rate mortgages… Your questions answered The interest payable on a fixed-rate mortgage is guaranteed not to change for a specified period... Read More... |
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Return to a buyers market… Increased market supply as sellers look to realise gains Property commentators are predicting a return to a buyers’ market following recent interest rate rises... Read More... |
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Remortgaging… The basic rules that could save you thousands Remortgaging your home can save hundreds, if not thousands of pounds over the term of your mortgage... Read More... |
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House purchase plans… Innovative employer’s help staff get on the property ladder Employers are coming to the rescue of their cash-strapped graduate recruits by introducing new schemes... Read More... |
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Stamp duty land tax… Know the facts Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) is the tax you pay when you buy property... Read More... |
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Landlords who fail to declare investment earnings will face new initiative…Read More... |
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Property developer profits spared… controversial levy may now be scrapped The Prime Minister Gordon Brown recently confirmed that a controversial levy that would have seen... Read More... |
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The articles featured in this publication are for your general information and use only and are not intended to address your particular requirements. Although endeavours have been made to provide accurate and timely information, there can be no guarantee that such information is accurate as of the date it is received or that it will continue to be accurate in the future. No individual or company should act upon such information without appropriate professional advice after a thorough examination of their particular situation. Articles that make reference to Budget 2007 are subject to the Finance Bill becoming law. |