A new mortgage for first-time buyers with a deposit that hasn’t been handed to them on a plate will do more than just help young people get on to the property ladder, says James Moore.
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Housing minister to meet major banks in push to strengthen first-time buyer support
The housing minister, Matthew Pennycook, and economic secretary to the Treasury, Lucy Rigby, will meet with senior representatives from major high street banks today, as the government steps up efforts to increase homeownership and expand access to affordable housing under its Plan for Change.
Read MoreWhen will UK interest rates fall further? Latest Bank of England predictions
The Bank of England’s next interest rate meeting will take place on 18 September. With inflation on the rise, experts are anticipating no change to the base rate.
Read MoreLenders raise mortgage rates ahead of interest rate decision
Best UK mortgage deals of the week, 11 September.
Read More‘Shock’ in store for 350,000 UK households on low-interest fixed-rate mortgages
Those on typical £200,000 mortgages taken out between October 2020 and February 2023 may see costs jump by £3,996 a year this winter.
Read MoreBanks are making it harder for landlords to buy houses
Landlords are seeing homes they are buying being down-valued by up to 50 per cent, industry experts are warning, amid concerns from lenders that they won’t make enough money from rent to cover their mortgage costs.
Read MoreWhat to Know About Stamp Duty and How to Avoid Falling Foul of the Rules
Angela Rayner has disclosed she underpaid stamp duty, described by an expert as a ‘confusing mess’
Read MoreFrom offer to ownership: steps to take after mortgage approval
New research from Access Law Online highlights how careful preparation can help avoid delays, protect your investment, and ensure a smoother move into your new home.
Read MoreNatWest launches campaign to highlight Family-Backed Mortgage
The new campaign from T&P highlights how buyers can leverage family income to get on the housing ladder.
Read MoreBarclays hikes and Halifax cuts mortgage rates as low-deposit mortgage choice hits 17-year high
Best UK mortgage deals of the week, 4 September.
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