18 February 2008 Archive

Buy-to-let mortgage brokers predict positive outlook

Profits: buy-to-let landlords will be counting the cash in 2008

Nearly 80 per cent of landlords will make a profit on their investments this year, a survey of buy-to-let mortgage brokers revealed today.

'Best of both worlds' mortgage

Cheltenham & Gloucester (C&G) has launched a mortgage for homeowners waiting on interest rate movements before choosing a home loan.

Landlords call for more advice

Tenants: can cause all sorts of problems to landlords

A landlord was left stunned when he discovered his tenant had knocked down his kitchen, rebuilt it into another room and created a new conservatory.

'No special treatment' for Northern Rock mortgage holders

Mortgages: Darling no special treatment with his own home loan

Northern Rock mortgage customers facing repossession will have no special treatment, despite the government nationalising the bank.

Stamp duty break demand for eco-homebuyers

Energy: better incentives needed to improve efficiency

Home-buyers should receive a refund on stamp duty in return for improving the energy efficiency of their new properties.

Return of the first-time buyer

First-time buyers: trickling back into the market, say estate agents

Increasing numbers of first-time buyers braved the property market in January, according to an estate agents' trade body.

Buying in the family?

A reader from Wigan is planning to buy his late mother's home after his brother couldn't meet the mortgage repayments. However, he wants some tips before moving forward with the deal.

Debt relief from equity release rises

Debt: 40% of equity release plans taken out to clear it

Funds freed through equity release plans are being used increasingly to repay debts, new analysis of the mortgage sector has found.

UK homes more pricey and taking longer to sell

Average asking prices for UK homes have increased by 3.2 per cent but properties are taking longer to shift, new figures reveal today.

Relocation? Can I move my mortgage?

A reader wants to relocate to Cornwall but is having trouble moving the mortgage.

Which lenders offer 100% mortgages?

A reader wants to know which lenders offer 100 per cent mortgages?

Will late credit card payments hit my mortgage?

A reader is planning to buy a home, but is worried her partner's late credit card repayments will stand against them.

Is my mortgage safe with Northern Rock?

A reader is unsure whether his mortgage with Northern Rock is safe.

Should we wait for the house prices to fall?

A reader from Manchester has two problems. She is self-employed, and not sure whether this will make getting a mortgage harder, and she is uncertain whether to wait until spring before buying.

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