by | Jan 30, 2019 | Mortgages
Landlords offering private rental accommodation will have to comply with new rules for electrical inspections, or face ‘tough financial penalties’ under government plans. Mandatory electrical checks must in future be carried out by competent and qualified inspectors,...
by | Dec 20, 2018 | Mortgages
Brexit uncertainty is impacting the housing market, with supply, demand and sales all suffering Demand from prospective buyers its lowest level for the month of November since 2012, according to NAEA Propertymark. The trade association for estate agents said that the...
by | Nov 22, 2018 | Mortgages
How switching mortgage could save you £4,500 a year More than two million mortgage borrowers sitting on standard variable rates (SVR) could save a typical £4,500 a year by moving on to a better fixed rate, analysis has shown. Mortgaged homeowners on SVR deals usually...
by | Oct 30, 2018 | Mortgages
Chancellor Philip Hamond has detailed the numbers his government has promised to spend in the pursuit of building more houses. “I can announce today a further £500m for the housing infrastructure fund to unlock a further 650,000 homes,” Hammond said as he delivered...
by | Oct 19, 2018 | Mortgages
The Home Owners Alliance (HOA) has revealed it is examining cases where consumers have been charged massive rates of commission by estate agents when conducting auctions on individual property sales. The consumer representation group also highlighted the continuing...
by | Oct 2, 2018 | Mortgages
“New homes should be covered by an Ombudsman, as consumers have no idea that when they buy a new home directly from a developer they will have no access to a redress scheme. ” Secretary of state for housing, communities and local government, James...
