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Property valuation surprises force investors to rebuild finance applications

Brokers reveal how down-valuations, desktop assessments, planning questions and hidden damp changed or delayed property finance applications.

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Thisismoney

Small businesses fed up with being called 'backbone of the economy' by the Government

The Government is facing fierce backlash from small business owners who are fed up with being called the 'backbone of the economy' as they are clobbered with higher taxes and labour costs.

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Express.co.uk

Home buyers warned mortgages could hit three-year high in weeks

Experts have warned prospective house-hunters to prepare ‘for a bumpy ride’

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Daily Mirror

Home buyers warned of three-year high mortgages by April 30

Experts have warned the Middle East conflict means the mortgage interest rate is rising sharply

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Express.co.uk

Santander hikes home loans rates for third time in 10 days in new blow

The changes are due to take effect from Friday

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Glasgow Live

Nationwide customers face new £360 cost from today after decision

The past couple of weeks have been rough for people in this position

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Daily Mirror

Nationwide brings in ‘new £360 charge’ for customers from today

The past couple of weeks have been chaos

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Express.co.uk

Nationwide and Virgin Money customers ‘hit with new £360 charge’

Anyone currently in this position must be wondering what’s happened over the past fortnight

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Devon Live

Virgin Money changes mortgage rates as Brits urged to act fast

Check where you stand before your current deal ends

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Daily Mirror

Mortgage hikes from Virgin Money bring ‘act quickly’ warning

Check where you stand before your current deal ends

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Chronicle Live

Virgin Money changes mortgage rates as Brits urged to act fast

Check where you stand before your current deal ends

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Swindon Advertiser

Nationwide warns borrowers ‘rates are climbing’ - here’s how much you could pay

Nationwide is raising fixed mortgage rates up to 0.25. Find out how this affects homeowners, first-time buyers, and anyone on a fixed deal.

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Hexham Courant

Nationwide warns borrowers ‘rates are climbing’ - here’s how much you could pay

Nationwide is raising fixed mortgage rates up to 0.25. Find out how this affects homeowners, first-time buyers, and anyone on a fixed deal.

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Bradford Telegraph and Argus

Nationwide warns borrowers ‘rates are climbing’ - here’s how much you could pay

Nationwide is raising fixed mortgage rates up to 0.25. Find out how this affects homeowners, first-time buyers, and anyone on a fixed deal.

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Andover Advertiser

Nationwide warns borrowers ‘rates are climbing’ - here’s how much you could pay

Nationwide is raising fixed mortgage rates up to 0.25. Find out how this affects homeowners, first-time buyers, and anyone on a fixed deal.

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Times and Star

Nationwide warns borrowers ‘rates are climbing’ - here’s how much you could pay

Nationwide is raising fixed mortgage rates up to 0.25. Find out how this affects homeowners, first-time buyers, and anyone on a fixed deal.

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Express.co.uk

Nationwide makes major change for customers ‘from today’

That monthly payment dread is back

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Birmingham Live

HSBC and Coventry increase mortgage rates due to ‘stark reality’ of Iran war

Swap rates continue to rise on the back of inflationary concerns due to events in the Middle East

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GB News

Major lenders hike mortgage rates amid Iran crisis

The war could trigger an energy price shock that pushes up UK inflation, which may in turn force the Bank of England to increase interest rates

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The Guardian

HSBC, Nationwide and Coventry raise rates on fixed mortgages amid Middle East crisis

Experts say Iran war could cause energy price shock that pushes up UK inflation, in turn forcing up interest rates

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Express.co.uk

HSBC customers face costly change ‘from Friday’

Experts have given their take as a volatile week continues

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Enfield Independent

What 3.75 per cent interest rates mean for mortgages, renters and savers

The decision follows a rate cut before Christmas, when borrowing costs fell from 4 to 3.75. But hopes of another quick cut have been put on ice…

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GB News

Mortgage deals hit highest level since 2007 in 'huge milestone' with 7,158 products currently available

Homebuyers now have access to more mortgage options than at any point in almost two decades, according to new industry data.

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Express.co.uk

Bank of England holds interest rates at 4% in another blow to Reeves

The Bank of England has announced its decision on key interest rates.

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Business Insider

What is the BOE expected to do with business rates?

https://www.insidermedia.com/news/national/what-is-the-boe-expected-to-do-with-business-rates

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Express.co.uk

Rachel Reeves crisis as borrowing soars and ‘UK on verge of being repossessed’

Experts have waded into shocking new Office for National Statistics data showing UK’s borrowing soared last month, in part thanks to public sector pay rises.

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Freelance Informer

Property Experts Sceptical Over Latest Property Reform

A NewsPage report captures the tension between government ambition and industry cynicism regarding regulatory change in the property sector.

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Express.co.uk

HSBC delivers bad news for home buyers amid fears of ‘Doom Budget’

The bank has increased rates across a wide range of fixed deals

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Birmingham Live

Autumn ‘doom budget’ fears ignite after HSBC hikes residential mortgage rates

One expert warned that “every day you wait could cost you.”

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Express.co.uk

Massive mortgage hikes loom as warning over Rachel Reeves’s ‘doom Budget’

Reports suggest Ms Reeves is considering a range of measures to raise revenue without breaking Labour’s pledge not to increase income tax, VAT or National Insurance.

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The Independent

Rising mortgage rates signal fresh battle for homeowners ahead of Reeves’ Budget

Lenders have raised rates on some deals amid a ‘fraught political and economic climate’, with more expected to follow

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what MORTGAGE

Is private school VAT pushing up house prices? - what MORTGAGE

The introduction of VAT on private school fees has heightened competition for the best state schools, meaning in some areas buyers would be willing to pay an average of £40,500 more for a property.

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City AM

House prices in top catchment areas soar as parents race to bag places

Parents are, on average, willing to pay a 15 per cent premium on house prices for properties within the catchment areas of top schools.

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Estate Agent Today

Down valuations on the rise as valuers turn cautious

Mortgage brokers have warned about a surge in “atrocious” down valuations among lender’s valuers.

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MoneyWeek

Property down valuations wipe millions off stagnant housing market

Some properties have had as much as £1m knocked off their value as assessors are accused of being ‘overly cautious’ while property prices stall

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London World

London mortgage broker warns about 'atrocious' down-valuations

Property experts have warned about a surge in “atrocious” down valuations as valuers become “overly cautious with the values that they are putting their names to” in a stagnant property market.

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The Negotiator

Interest rate cut next month now certain, brokers claim

The latest figures on economic output mean Andrew Bailey and the Bank of England are likely to reduce the base interest rate next month, mortgage experts predict.

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Chronicle Live

Barclays, Nationwide, Skipton and TSB mortgage price war saving customers £1k

Nationwide, Barclays and Skipton Building Society have all unveiled rate cuts this week, as competition heats up across the high street. The cuts come as mortgage rates are tumbling across the market,...

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Express.co.uk

Labour’s 1.5m homes target branded ‘pipe dream’ after construction slump

The 1.5 million new homes target “certainly won’t be achieved in this political term”, said Stephen Perkins, managing director at Yellow Brick Mortgages.

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Leicestershire Live

Nationwide and Barclays slash rates with customers to be better off

A summer mortgage price war is now in full swing

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Express.co.uk

Barclays, Nationwide and TSB customers could save more than £1,000 on mortgages

Nationwide, Barclays and Skipton Building Society have all unveiled rate cuts this week

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This Is Money

More banks cut mortgage rates with some deals dipping below 4%

The nation’s biggest lenders are competing to attract new borrowers in a sluggish housing market by offering up tasty rates.

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This Is Money

More banks cut mortgage rates with some deals dipping below 4%

The nation’s biggest lenders are competing to attract new borrowers in a sluggish housing market by offering up tasty rates.

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Chronicle Live

Nationwide customers hit with ‘cruel’ £330 rise

The average mortgage is around £132,378, 0.25% of which is around £330 a year or an extra £28 a month

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Express.co.uk

UK households hit with £330 blow as Barclays and Nationwide hike mortgage rates

A rise in inflation appears to have spelt the end of a series of mortgage rate cuts for borrowers with both Barclays and Nationwide increasing theirs.

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FTAdviser

Nationwide raises mortgage rates after ‘grim’ inflation data

Nationwide has raised mortgage rates after “grim”

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Express.co.uk

Nationwide mortgage update as experts warn of ‘unintended consequences’

Mortgage experts are divided over a digital tool which promises to speed up mortgage applications over fears

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London Business News

Today’s inflation figures are ‘a temporary respite before the storm’

Explore what today’s inflation figures reveal about the economy. Are they truly a temporary respite before the storm?

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Express.co.uk

Mortgage rates set to fall as markets bet on Bank of England rate cuts

A number of leading lenders, including the Halifax and Barclays, have already introduced reductions recently and there are expectations of more to come.

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Property Industry Eye

Land Registry strike to cause ‘huge problems’ ahead of stamp duty changes

Land Registry strike to cause ‘huge problems’ ahead of stamp duty changes - Breaking news for estate agents and the residential property industry. Independent, unbiased, and factual reporting. A forum...

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Daily Telegraph

Stamp duty raid triggers record-breaking Boxing Day listings

A record number of homes were listed for sale on Boxing Day after an unusually busy December, data shows.

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Estate Agent Today

Fears raised over home sale delays after Land Registry staff back strike action

Land Registry staff have voted for strike action, raising fears of delays in property transactions in the build-up to next year’s Stamp Duty deadline.

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FTAdviser

Land Registry strike to cause ‘huge problems’ before SDLT changes

A strike by members of the Land Registry could cause “huge problems in the run-up to the stamp duty changes in April”, Helix Financial Partners managing director, Adam Stiles, has warned.

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Express.co.uk

Warning as civil servants to strike over demand for three days in the office

Strike action will be disastrous and have serious implications for the UK’s property market, experts warn.

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What Mortgage

Departing landlords and downsizers drive bridging loan boom - What Mortgage

There has been a bridging loan boom in Autumn as a consequence of downsizing and shifts in the buy-to-let market following the Budget.

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Bridging & Commercial

'Bridging finance went ballistic in November' say brokers citing changes in BTL market as a factor

Brokers have reported seeing an exceptionally busy November for the bridging market.

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Sky News

How to get a mortgage if you’re self-employed - by industry insiders

Getting a mortgage if you’re self-employed can be tricky. Luckily, we’ve got expert advice to make the process a little easier.

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Manchester Evening News

Doubts over next Bank of England rate move despite cut today

The Bank of England has cut the base rate by a quarter point to 4.75 percent but there are fresh questions about whether more rate cuts will follow

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Express.co.uk

Doubt over next Bank of England move despite surge in demand as interest rates

There are hopes that banks and building societies will be launching cheaper deals, but two factors are worrying financial analysts

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Birmingham Live

£652 warning issued to anybody who hasn’t cleared their credit card debt

The average credit card purchase APR in October was 35.4%, according to Moneyfacts, and people whose balance isn’t clear face bills of hundreds despite the Bank of England rate cut.

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Freelance Informer

Giving up on the dream: Is the UK mortgage market killing self-employment?

New research from Aldermore reveals the extent to which self-employed first-time buyers are struggling to get on the property ladder.

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GB News

Coventry Building Society RAISES mortgage interest rates: 'Spooked by Budget rumours!'

Coventry Building Society has confirmed it is increasing interest rates across its line of mortgage products in a blow to prospective homebuyers.

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Express.co.uk

Mortgage interest rates warning as Bank of England may be forced into change

Coventry Building Society have made a move that has worried experts, as so-called swap rates have been edging up in recent days.

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The Sun

Sub 3% mortgages ‘possible’ as BoE hints at ‘aggressive’ interest rate cuts

SUB 3% mortgages could be on the cards as the Bank of England hints at more “aggressive” rate cuts. It comes after a host of major lenders have made reductions to rates. The news follow…

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Express.co.uk

Mortgage rates could fall ‘to 3% by Christmas’ following Bank of England update

Many City experts are predicting the current base rate of 5 percent could be cut both in November and December, bringing it down to 4.5 percent

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Boomplay Music - WebPlayer

In Conversation: Adam Stiles | Podcast | Boomplay

Adam Stiles is partner at Helix Financial Partners LLP and managing director of Helix Structured Finance. Helix Financial Partners is an advisory firm aiming to be at the forefront of mortgage advice in...

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London Property News | londonlovesproperty.com

Property transactions and Stamp Duty receipts ‘further evidence of the pent-up demand in the UK’s housing market’ - London...

Property transactions and Stamp Duty receipts ‘further evidence of the pent-up demand in the UK’s housing market’ ...…

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Property Week

HTB completes £21.1m development finance | Property Week

Hampshire Trust Bank (HTB) has completed a £21.1m development exit and construction loan facility for a mixed-use development in North London.

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The Intermediary - Latest UK mortgage news

“Exciting developments are on the horizon,” brokers react to recent rate cuts - The Intermediary - Latest UK mortgage news

Following the Bank of England’s decision to hold the base rate steady last week, a number of major banks have introduced rate reductions.

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FTAdviser

Mortgage Brain and LMS Select partner to improve conveyancing

Mortgage Brain and conveyancing services provider LMS have partnered to make the process smoother, faster and easier for advisers and their clients. 

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Leasing Life

Hampshire Trust Bank offers financing for eco-friendly construction

Hampshire Trust Bank (HTB) has offered a £3.19m development finance facility for the construction of five eco-friendly residential buildings.

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UKREiiF

Hampshire Trust Bank completes £21.1m development

Hampshire Trust Bank (HTB) has completed a £21.1m development exit and construction loan facility for a mixed-use development in London.

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FTAdviser

Hundreds of mortgage products withdrawn as rates near 6%

Mortgage lenders have withdrawn hundreds of products overnight, following the pound’s crash yesterday and a notice from the Bank of England which said it will “not hesitate to change interest...

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IFA Magazine

Hampshire Trust Bank delivers funding for environmentally-friendly rural development - IFA Magazine

Hampshire Trust Bank (HTB) has completed a £3.195 million development finance facility to fund the construction of five properties with exemplary

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Express.co.uk

Win for home buyers as NatWest boosts the amount it will lend on new properties

The maximum loan it will allow on a house in terms of loan to value (LTV) is going up from 85 percent to 90 percent.

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FTAdviser

ECB decision fires starting pistol on UK rate reductions

The European Central Bank cutting rates has "potentially fired the starting pistol on UK rate reductions", according to Coreco managing director, Andrew Montlake.

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