Archive for October, 2007

Smaller lenders ‘often offer better deals’

Wednesday, October 31st, 2007 Posted in News | Comments Off

High street banks rarely offer the best value mortgage deals, it was claimed today.Research by Moneyfacts.co.uk, the independent personal finance website, showed that the banks which make up the Council ... Read more..

100% plus mortgages can benefit first-time buyers

Wednesday, October 31st, 2007 Posted in News | Comments Off

First-time buyers can sometimes benefit from a 100 per cent plus mortgage providing they are equipped to make the repayments, it was suggested today. Dominic Mansley, managing director of independent ... Read more..

Agreed prices up in October

Tuesday, October 30th, 2007 Posted in News | Comments Off

House prices have recovered slightly in the past month, according to the latest market survey to be published.Estate agency group Your Move reported that agreed house prices in the UK ... Read more..

Loan rates remain competitive

Tuesday, October 30th, 2007 Posted in News | Comments Off

Borrowers with a good credit record can currently benefit from a range of competitive loans, it was suggested today.The recent problems in the global credit market and concerns from banks ... Read more..

Price slowdown ‘not a problem for buyers’

Tuesday, October 30th, 2007 Posted in News | Comments Off

People who view buying a property simply as a way of owning a home have no need to worry about the slowdown in the housing market, an expert said today.The ... Read more..

Fashion adding to baby costs

Monday, October 29th, 2007 Posted in News | Comments Off

New mothers splash out an average of £1,062 on ensuring both they and their baby look fashionable, it was claimed today.A recent report by personal finance website MoneyExpert.com showed that ... Read more..

House prices fall by 0.1%

Monday, October 29th, 2007 Posted in News | Comments Off

House prices in England and Wales have fallen by 0.1 per cent in the past month, according to a report published today.Research by property website Hometrack showed the average cost ... Read more..

Graduates advised to shop around

Thursday, October 25th, 2007 Posted in News | Comments Off

Graduates were today advised to ensure they shop around for the best deal before taking out a loan.A number of banks offer specialist loan products to recent graduates, who often ... Read more..

Interest warning for shoppers

Thursday, October 25th, 2007 Posted in News | Comments Off

Taking out a store card can be a short cut to big interest payments, it was suggested today.Store cards often come with an attractive introductory offer, such as a ten ... Read more..

House price inflation slowing

Thursday, October 25th, 2007 Posted in News | Comments Off

The rate of annual house price inflation fell to 8.7 per cent last month, according to a report published today.Figures compiled by the Land Registry show that in the previous ... Read more..

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