Nationwide, Santander and Barclays are among a number of lenders to have cut prices and experts say this could be a signal of an impending interest rate cut.
Read MoreInterest rate cut ‘increasingly likely’ in August
Category: Mortgage
Nationwide cuts mortgage rates for first time buyers, new and existing customers
For first time buyers, rates start from 3.94%
For new and existing customers moving, rates start from 3.81%
Stewart Baseley: Time for Help to Buy 2.0
With the cost of housing prohibitive to many first-time buyers, it’s time the government intervened, for the sake of them and the wider market, says Stewart Baseley, chairman of the Home Builders Federation.
Read MoreRise in number of mortgage approvals to home buyers in May, says Bank of England
The increase in mortgage approvals for house purchase was described as a ‘welcome breath of fresh air’ by one housing market expert.
Read MoreHow choosing the right mortgage lender could allow a first-time buyer to borrow £124,000 more
A study tested a typical couple against nine mortgage lenders’ calculators.
Read MoreFirst-time buyers are being offered interest-only mortgages – is this a helping hand or bad idea?
Lender Gen H claims it will help those who want to escape the rental market.
Read MoreWhat next for mortgage rates – and how long should you fix for?
The lowest fixed rate mortgage deals remain at around 4 per cent – and there is an expectation that rates may fall slightly further but not by much.
Read MoreWarning over social media videos advising people to become landlords… by defrauding their mortgage lender
Brokers are warning people not to be taken in by some claims on social media
Read MoreWhy a messy neighbour could wipe £43,000 off YOUR home’s value?
Research reveals locations where buyers will knock the most off their offer price
Read MoreStamp duty impact has been offset by improving mortgage deals
The stamp duty change in April was expected to have a big impact on the housing market, but the figures show the sector’s underlying resilience has kept it steady.
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