22 June 2009 Archive

First-time buyers and bad credit borrowers squeezed out

A very rare wlecome mat from lenders to first-time buyers

Mortgage lenders have been turning their backs on borrowers with poor credit records and first-time buyers.

Repossession prediction cut to 65,000

Number of reposessesions predicted cut

A total of 65,000 homes will be repossessed in 2009, the mortgage industry body has predicted cutting its forecasts.

House asking prices fall

House asking prices fall

Average asking prices of new properties new to the market fell for the first time in five months in June, according to Rightmove.

Landlords see tenant demand slowing

Tenant demand growing at slower pace

Demand for rental properties is still growing but at a slower pace as interest in buying increases.

FSA cracks down on lenders

FSA cracking down on lenders who push for repossession

The FSA has warned specialist lenders who push borrowers into repossession will be investigated.

Nottingham Building Society: "Win-win" property deal

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Nottingham Building Society is offering a discount on their house selling-fees to customers whose homes it fails to sell within three months.

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