8 October 2009 Archive

More househunters out, but fewer properties on offer

For sale signs disappear

Estate agents today confirmed house prices are being pushed up by more buyers looking for fewer properties.

Bank of England holds interest rates at 0.5%

0.5% base rate remains as mortgage rates now drop

The Bank of England has maintained its freeze on interest rates at 0.5 per cent.

Mortgage rate cuts see lenders 'looking at competition not risk'

Mortgage cuts come as lenders look to beat competition in lower LTV markets

The first week of October has seen a flurry of lenders cut rates, as banks and building societies start to focus more on being competitive.

Old Lady of Threadneedle St to sit on her hands

Bank of England to set rates and see how QE is progressing

The Bank of England will set interest rates today and reveal the progress of quantitative easing (QE).

Saffron Building Society launches self-build mortgages

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Saffron Building Society is launching specialist self-build mortgages to meet the growing demand for loans to fund home building projects.

Northern Rock makes mortgage rate cuts

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Northern Rock has reduced rates on a number of its mortgages in a bid to attract new customers.

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