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From 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.
Read MoreMPs call for Lisa reform as strict rules stifle first-time buyers
An influential group of MPs has called for the Government to scrutinise the popular Lifetime Isa, amid claims the accounts disproportionately help well-off savers.
Read MoreBanks will offer first-time buyers ‘more firepower’ to get on property ladder
HSBC UK and First Direct have announced changes to their mortgage lending policies, to help some buyers take out bigger loans.
Read MoreHSBC cuts rate as other major lenders hike mortgage deals
Best UK mortgage deals of the week, 28 August.
Read MoreUK house prices in surprise fall amid high mortgage costs
Average price for a home drops by 0.1% to £271,079 in August compared with July, according to Nationwide.
Read MoreZoopla: Property tax speculation creates uncertainty for a third of home buyers
Property tax rumours could impact homes valued at over £500,000, potentially triggering a housing market slowdown, Zoopla has warned.
Read More3.3 million locked out of the housing market – is shared ownership the answer?
The average first-time buyer deposit in England is £69,000 vs. £22,800 for shared ownership.
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