5 February 2008 Archive

Professionals secure head-start in mortgage market

Doctor: prime candidate for professional mortgage

A person's profession and qualifications could have a huge impact on their chances of getting a home loan, a mortgage lender has revealed.

Solving the housing crisis

Big institutions: property developments to boost rental market

A US-style professional rented sector to the UK could help the millions who cannot afford a mortgage or property, it is claimed.

Demand for top City pads remains

Desirable: homes still selling in prime London locations

Reduced City bonuses and an unstable economy have failed to destroy demand for prime residential properties in London, new figures show.

Equity release mortgages up 5%

Retirement: Equity release, designed for over-55s, is enjoying a boom

Equity release mortgages enjoyed a boom in 2007 seeing a rise of five per cent in new business.

House prices stagnate in January

Property: Values hold firm, price falls expected

UK house prices recorded zero per cent growth in January, as the property market slowdown continues, and price falls were recorded over the last quarter.

Drop in lifetime mortgage rates

Equity release: competitive interest rates

Interest rates for equity release products have fallen in the last six months and are now lower than those of most top mortgage lenders.

Mortgage deals for Brits abroad

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A new service providing mortgages and advice to Brits buying abroad has been launched.

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