Swap rate trend offers hope for borrowers

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

While the average swap rate has largely climbed every month since interest rates started to increase, they have started to reduce in recent days, suggesting that a reduction in...

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Industry reacts as inflation falls to 7.9%

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There could still be a ‘choppy period’ ahead for mortgage holders despite inflation in Britain falling to a 16-month low, industry experts warn. Inflation has dropped to 7.9% in the...

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ONS numbers point to weakening buyer confidence

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

The latest ONS House Price Index shows that prices remained static between April and May of this year at 0%. However, they remain 1.9% higher on an annual basis. Annual...

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ONS HPI indicates static house prices

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

The latest ONS House Price Index shows that prices remained static between April and May of this year at 0%. However, they remain 1.9% higher on an annual basis. ...

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Borrowers may draw comfort from swap rates trend

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

While the average swap rate has largely climbed every month since interest rates started to increase, they have started to reduce in recent days, suggesting that a reduction in...

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The Nottingham introduces product selection at Dip stage

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Nottingham Building Society has introduced the option for brokers to select mortgage products at decision in principle (Dip) stage. The lender says the change will provide increased flexibility for brokers...

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Buy-to-Let Watch: We all need a working PRS

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

Make no mistake — the private rental sector (PRS) is creaking at the seams. Tenant demand is huge, considerably outstripping supply; a consequence fuelled by myriad socio-economic factors that...

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Cover feature: Brokers call for fair warning

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ShutterstockWhat do we want? Twenty-four hours’ notice for product withdrawals. When do we want it? Now! The message from the broker community is loud and clear when it comes to...

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Mortgage Marketing Forum for Intermediaries launches

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A new membership website has been launched to help mortgage brokers with their marketing. Mortgage Marketing Forum for Intermediaries has been created to give brokers access to a range of...

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£55bn worth of new homes started over year– down on 2022

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

Work was started on £55bn worth of new-build homes in England during the 2022-23 financial year. This is according to new research from Sourced Franchise, the property investment platform. In 2022-23,...

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