The cost of borrowing money to buy a home is “unlikely” to return to the low levels seen over the past decade, the boss of the UK’s largest mortgage lender has said.
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I’m a landlord selling my homes before the Budget to avoid capital gains tax rise
Jamie Fraser, 56, has been a landlord for 27 years but has recently started selling off his portfolio of properties, ahead of the changes that the Labour Party is likely to bring in at the end of this month.
Read MoreHere’s where the market is hottest in terms of quick sales
Rightmove’s Speed of Market Tracker reveals that Carluke in Lanarkshire is Great Britain’s fastest-selling market this year, with sellers in the area finding a buyer in an average of 15 days.
Read MoreHalf of landlords quitting or considering leaving rental sector
The barrage of criticism, legislation and tax burdens aimed at landlords has resulted in almost half either actively leaving the rental sector, or considering doing so.
Read MoreNottingham City Council ordered to refund Landlord after Tribunal rules against council
A council has been forced to refund more than £2,800 to a landlord after a Tribunal ruled in his favour.
Read MoreIndustry boss warns Labour’s anti-landlord stance will harm tenants
Labour’s anti-landlord stance will hurt tenants, claims an industry boss.
Purplebricks’ chief executive, Sam Mitchell, told The Telegraph that Labour’s proposed tax hike rumours have fuelled anxiety in the property market.
Read MoreThe best buy-to-let mortgages for landlords: Should they fix or risk a tracker?
Buy-to-let landlords are being hit by higher interest rates, higher costs and a less friendly tax regime.
Read MoreMartin Lewis’ expert details how Brits with debt can still secure a mortgage
Martin Lewis and mortgage expert Andrew Montlake shared some out-of-the-box ways to get a decent mortgage deal despite debts or bad credit scores
Read MoreMidlands area where house prices plummeted by £40,000 in a year – check your postcode
Homeowners across the West Midlands have seen thousands of pounds wiped from the values of their properties over the last year.
Read MoreHouse prices close to record high, says Halifax
The average UK house price came close to reaching a record high last month as falling mortgage rates helped to boost confidence among buyers, according to Halifax.
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