First-time buyers are increasingly looking to open a joint-mortgage with a parent to get a foot on the property ladder – a step along from the old bank of mum and dad idea.
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Buy to let investment booms in the Midlands and North – Paragon
Landlords investing in rental property has shifted decisively towards the Midlands and northern regions, according to Paragon Bank.
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 MoreLabour’s tax proposals leave landlords paying stamp duty surcharge
Labour’s controversial proposals under consideration for the reform of property taxation appear to be leaving landlords high and dry – and paying the stamp duty surcharges they already face.
Read MoreTop buy-to-let hotspots in the UK as lending surges by almost 40%
Buy-to-lets have become less and less attractive in the last few years, but there are still some areas where landlords can realise rental yields of over 10%. We look at the UK’s buy-to-let hotspots.
Read MoreShould private landlords house asylum seekers?
Why has Serco’s asylum seeker proposal caused such a split in the landlord market? Here, we look at why the scheme has come about, how it could help you, and why the government needs landlords more than ever.
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 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.
Read MoreAlmost two-thirds of homebuyers face unexpected costs during property transaction
Around 62% of homebuyers who have bought in the last 12 months said they faced unexpected costs during the property transaction.
Read MoreCould NatWest’s family mortgage blast your adult children on to the housing ladder?
If you dream of helping your child on to the property ladder but don’t have buckets of cash to give or lend them for a deposit then you might consider becoming a ‘booster’ on their mortgage application.
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