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Evening Standard
Barclays cuts mortgage rates again in sign inflation rise hasn’t stopped price warMany commentators thought the rise in inflation would bring the mortgage reductions to a screeching halt
FTAdviser
Govt considers ‘radical approach’ to homeownership with 1% mortgagesThe UK government is exploring a 'radical approach to dismantling the towering barriers to homeownership' by offering 1 per cent mortgages, according to the Mortgage Uni mortgage expert, Peter Stamford.
London Property News
Could we see sub 4% mortgages before the year is out?Following news that inflation fell to 4.6% in October, some brokers have said mortgage rates could start with a three before the year is out, while others agree the 4%…
FTAdviser
Mortgage rates could drop below 4% by year endMortgage rates could “drop below 4 per cent by the end of the year”, Magni Finance director, Ashley Thomas, has argued following recent rate reductions.
Birmingham Live
6-week warning for anybody with a mortgage after Halifax and HSBC changeFollowing the news, one broker said some rates, based on the current direction of travel, could even start with a three before the year is out in December.
The Intermediary
Mortgage rates could “drop below 4%” before year end, brokers predict as Halifax cuts ratesHot on the heels of HSBC, Halifax has announced it is reducing its mortgage rates again on Wednesday 15th November. Following the news, one broker said some rates, based on the current direction of travel,...
Mortgage Professional
Halifax slashes fixed ratesRates will be reduced by up to 46bps across the lender’s homebuyer ranges
The Intermediary
Stamp duty cuts in Autumn Statement: “Idiotic doesn’t do it justice”With the Treasury considering cuts to stamp duty in the Autumn Statement, or at least before a General Election, experts are divided on the move, with some welcoming it, but many more ridiculing it as...
Mortgage Professional
Mortgage rates going down – but are lenders going far enough?Latest rate cuts “are nothing more than attempts to get free advertising”
Mortgage Professional
The UK housing market – what’s driving business?Brokers have conflicting views on the most popular areas of the market
Mortgage Professional
Is it time to scrap stamp duty?Some brokers believe the tax should be placed on sellers
Financial Reporter
Energy efficiency not important for home buyers, brokers sayMost brokers said that none of their clients considered a property’s energy rating as a primary concern.
Mortgage Professional
Swap rates further edge downBrokers expect more lenders to lower mortgage rates
The Intermediary
TSB latest lender to announce rate cuts, as swaps edge downWith 2- and 5-year swap rates also coming down over the past 24 hours, brokers welcomed the move by the TSB, albeit with caveats.
Financial Reporter
TSB announces rate cuts as swaps edge downBrokers welcomed the latest rate cuts, but noted that the next rate rise decision from the Bank of England would be crucial in the future path of mortgages.
FTAdviser
House price drop ‘catch-22’ for first-time buyersThe latest fall in average house prices in the UK could be a “catch-22” for first time buyers, some brokers have argued.
Mortgage Solutions
House prices fall 2.4 per cent YOY in July – HalifaxThe average house price in the UK fell by 2.4 per cent year-on-year coming to £285,044 in July, according to the latest figures.
Housing Today
Property prices drop in July for fourth month in a rowPrices down 2.4% annually but Halifax spots signs of resilience in latest monthly survey
Fakenham & Wells Times
Average UK house price fell by nearly £1,000 month-on-month in JulyThe typical UK home cost £285,044 in July, down from £286,011 in June.
Express.co.uk
House prices drop by £15,500 in some UK areas - locations impacted mostHouse prices in July were 2.4 percent lower than the same month a year earlier, the Halifax property index reveals.
B&C
Brokers share insights on the impact of direct product transfersBrokers have reported seeing more customers undertaking product transfers directly from lenders, often using online apps.
Mortgage Solutions
Brokers warn of potential problems with self-selected product transfersMortgage borrowers are potentially missing out on better deals by choosing a product transfer without advice, brokers have said.
FTAdviser
Mortgage rate reductions unlikely despite inflation dataA “flurry” of mortgage rate reductions are still unlikely even after the better than expected inflation data published this week, according to Windsor Hill Mortgages director, Elliot Cotterell.
This Is Money
Will mortgage rates continue to fall in the UK?Currently the average two-year fixed rate across all deposit sizes is 6.79%, down from an average rate of 6.81% yesterday, according to MoneyFacts.
The Independent
Upward march in two and five-year fixed mortgage rates goes into reverseAverage two and five-year fixed-rate homeowner mortgages edged down on Thursday, according to figures from Moneyfactscompare.co.uk.
Evening Standard
Upward march in two and five-year fixed mortgage rates goes into reverseAverage two and five-year fixed-rate homeowner mortgages edged down on Thursday, according to figures from Moneyfactscompare.co.uk.
The Telegraph
Mortgage rates fall for first time since May as cautious optimism takes holdBetter than expected inflation data spurs hope of interest rates falling for homeowners
The Intermediary
Industry experts share predictions ahead of August MPC meetingDespite 13 consecutive interest rate hikes, many experts believe that today’s unexpected dip in inflation points to a slow recovery.
Financial Reporter
Where next for the base rate? - finance experts respondMany financial services experts still predict a 0.25% base rate rise at next month’s meeting.
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