4 Worst Reasons to Buy a House

There are many good reasons to buy a home and most people consider home ownership to be a good financial investment. But before buying, you need to be aware of some common home ownership myths so that you can make an informed decision. Home ownership is not always a good investment as home price increases […]

Labour wants stamp duty cut to include shared ownership

The over 200,000 home buyers who participate in shared ownership programs, intending to purchase the property they are renting and making payments on, were recently excluded from the stamp duty tax cut for new owners in the most recent government budget. The Labour Party is trying to change this. They argue that these home buyers […]

Yorkshire BS launches 2.03% five-year fix

One of several 5 year fixes, Yorkshire BS launched a 2.03% mortgage at 85% loan to value (LVT) on March 1, 2018. The fee for this mortgage is only £995. In addition, the company will also be offering two five year fixed mortgages at 1.77% and 1.97% with a 65% LVT, both priced at £1495. […]

Labour wants stamp duty cut to include shared ownership

The Labour party wants to make it easier to own a home by adding the stamp exemption to shared home ownership. Shared home ownership enables individuals to purchase a share in a home, then slowly rent or purchase the remainder. Basically, stamp duty is a tax on home purchases. This would help because a home […]

House price growth in Wales outstrips UK – Principality

Housing prices in Wales are higher than any other area in the UK. Several reasons contribute to this such as low interest rates, shortage of housing, and high enoloynent rates in the area. Many have moved in from outside the area, which have continued to drive prices in the area. This has come as a […]

Halifax offers £500 to new mortgage customers, but is cashback worth taking or just a gimmick?

Halifax is well known for extending great mortgage offers to their customers. Now they are prepared to extend 500 GBP to new mortgage customers. The cashback offer is touted as one of the best out on the market. But the deal will not be offered to landlords or existing Halifax customers with a mortgage. Read […]

House price growth in Wales outstrips UK – Principality

Wale house prices have soared so high that they are over taking even UK house prices. Growth in the UK has been about 3% in 2018, but Wales have managed to out beat the UK at about a rate of 4%. The reason of these results are due to high employment with low interests rate […]

House prices UK: Asking prices for First Time Buyers INCREASE in January

Asking prices for first timer home buyers in the UK are going to go up in the month of January. The new year has been a very good start for the housing market. In many different areas of the United Kingdom, sellers taking full advantage of the scheme to ask a premium for properties that […]

People facing issues getting a mortgage with Bitcoin profits in the UK

Bitcoin owner in the Uk are facing major push back when it comes to using their bitcoin currency to buy property. Bitcoin’s reputation has taken a beating due to some reputable studies and cases regarding money laundering. It is believed that nearly half of bitcoin transactions are related to illegal sales like drugs and weapons. […]

How to improve your finances if you’re planning to buy or sell a home in 2018

There are ways that you can help to improve your finances if you are planning to buy or sell a home in the year 2018. Home buyer demand is very high right now and it is the strongest that it has been since the year 2000. Home prices have risen 40 percent over the last […]