Personal finance expert Aaron Peake says one mistake can leave you paying more than £129,000 over a 25-year term on a £200,000 mortgage
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Buying your first home in 2025? Here’s everything you need to know
You should be aware of extra costs beyond the deposit – and of what’s happening with interest rates
Read MoreMortgages under 4% are back but dangers lurk for borrowers
All major UK lenders are now offering fixed mortgage deals with an interest rate of less than 4%, but brokers say further cuts are not guaranteed.
Read MoreRenters’ Rights Bill could spark ‘landlord exodus’ and harm tenants
As the House of Lords prepares to examine the Renters’ Rights Bill today (22 April), property experts are sounding the alarm over its potential to harm the tenants it aims to protect.
Read MoreLandlords less likely to win appeals again improvements notices after tribunal ruling
Landlords are less likely to win their appeal against an improvement notice following an Upper Tribunal ruling.
Read MoreBTL landlords will ‘continue to prosper’ despite new bill
Investing in the buy-to-let sector will almost certainly continue to prove profitable for many investors even when the proposed Renter’s Rights Bill (RRB) passes into law, research by FCC Paragon suggests.
Read MoreThe areas of the market where landlords can find the best yields are revealed
Landlords should target student housing and build-to-rent (BTR) if they want a secure investment with decent yields but consider shopping and leisure centres if they’re prepared to take a risk for the highest returns.
Read MoreHSBC relaxes affordability tests to boost FTB lending by up to £39,000
HSBC has eased stress test calculations for homebuyers and remortgagers, adding that the move will mean some first-time buyers will be able to borrow an extra £39,000.
Read MoreThree-quarters of gig economy workers fear mortgage rejection
Around 70% of gig economy workers think their employment status has negatively impacted their ability to secure a mortgage.
Read MoreFive of big six mortgage lenders now have sub-4% rates as NatWest and Halifax cut
Lenders are cutting mortgage rates – though the best deals are only available to those buying homes
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