Homeowners across the West Midlands have seen thousands of pounds wiped from the values of their properties over the last year.
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House 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.
Read MoreAlmost half of the self-employed struggle to get mortgages – here’s how to get accepted
Close to half of self-employed people who have applied for a mortgage in the past have had their application rejected, according to research.
Read MoreHuge shift in interest rate predictions as Bank of England chief says cuts could be more ‘aggressive’
“A bit more aggressive”. Four words from Andrew Bailey have tipped financial markets to now price in an interest rate cut at the Bank’s next meeting on 7 November, sending the pound tumbling as a consequence.
Read MoreLandlords: 7 things you must do to survive the Renters’ Rights Bill onslaught
Landlords: 7 things you must do to survive the Renters’ Rights Bill onslaught
Tom Entwistle gives his tips on surviving and thriving in the buy-to-let business after the new bill becomes law.
Read MoreIs buy-to-let getting too hard?
It’s a strange conundrum. While it might seem logical to try to get more landlords competing to drive down renting costs, it seems like the new government is happy to make things more difficult for landlords
Read MoreBuy-to-let mortgage rates continue to improve for landlords
Although the Bank of England has held its base rate steady, lenders are getting ahead of the competition leading to falling buy-to-let mortgage rates.
Read MoreHow buy-to-let landlords selling up can recoup capital gains tax AND boost their pension in one move
With the Autumn Budget looming large in the minds of landlords, some have decided to sell up in order to avoid higher costs now and a possible capital gains tax raid in future.
Read MoreMortgage AND rent paid by almost half of first time buyers
Some 45% of first time buyers have to pay both rent and mortgage payments at the same time because they cannot align the end of their rental contract with the purchase of their new home.
Read MoreHouse prices rise at fastest pace for more than two years
House prices rose at the fastest pace in more than two years, according to the latest figures from Nationwide.
The average home has increased in value by 3.2 per cent over the past 12 months after a 0.7 per cent rise in the month of September.
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