UK Finance News

Back in the good old days it was often said that an Englishman’s home is his castle, but as property prices soared during the 1970’s it became clear that here was an opportunity for a healthy investment.
Despite going through several recessions and dips in economy this theory pretty much held true – that is up [...]

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Recent research by Yorkshire Building Society shows that the number of mortgage borrowers now on their respective lenders’ SVRs (Standard Variable Rates) is over 2.3 million, representing 28% of the total mortgage market.
Typically these households have come off fixed term discounted mortgage deals which were available two or more years ago.  Lenders SVRs, currently averaging [...]

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A recent survey of over 200 of the UK’s leading estate agents across the UK, carried out by leading property specialists movewithus, has revealed the top 14 ways in which home owners can add value to their property ahead of a sale.
The results of the survey published in this months Great British Life magazine make [...]

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As the UK readies itself for the General Election, desperate for a leader strong enough to make the decisions that will pull the country out of the current crisis and offer a vision of industrial growth and prosperity for us all, isn’t it a drag to read that our commonwealth cousins in Australia are having [...]

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In the wake of the financial crisis it can be a real struggle to find a bank that is willing to offer a mortgage advance at reasonable terms, but what if that is the least of your problems when considering moving home?
Moving into a house or apartment with someone who is learning to play a [...]

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