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Mythbusting Blog #19: Myth – We are a nation of home movers
1+ hour, 12+ min ago (876+ words) In the latest of his 'Mythbusting' series with Financial Reporter, Harpal Singh, CEO at conveybuddy, explores just how much the purchase market has changed and how important it has become to maximise the value of every client relationship. We might…...
95% of homebuyers experiencing unexpected moving costs
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (223+ words) 83% of home movers cited uncertainty as a key source of stress. Almost every homebuyer in the UK now experiences unexpected costs when moving home, according to new research by PEXA, which shows that uncertainty - not cost or time taken - is…...
Why snagging inspections are becoming part of the broker’s new-build conversation
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (783+ words) Andrew Pemberton, senior manager of surveying at The Professional Snagging Company, explores how mortgage brokers can add value for new-build buyers by encouraging them to consider an independent snagging inspection before completion, helping prevent avoidable post-purchase issues. A mortgage offer…...
The enduring case for homeownership
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (318+ words) Kate Davies, executive director of the Intermediary Mortgage Lenders Association, says for most households, homeownership remains the most realistic and effective route to building long-term wealth, achieving housing security and protecting themselves against rising housing costs in later life. A…...
Ecology launches higher LTV mortgage for home renovation projects
2+ mon, 1+ day ago (198+ words) The Society is now lending up to 90% LTV for home loans up to £1.25m. Ecology Building Society has extended its range of renovation mortgages with a new product available up to 90% LTV. The mutual’s new Renovation 90 large loan product has a…...
Renovation finance up 14% as homeowners choose to improve rather than move
2+ mon, 2+ day ago (341+ words) As the UK housing market shows signs of slowing, Loans Warehouse says more homeowners are choosing to invest in their existing property rather than move, with demand for home improvement finance rising. The comments follow a Reuters report which suggested…...
Warmer weather prompts one in seven households to consider moving
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (220+ words) 40% say they would prefer to invest in home improvements to reduce overheating from the outset, rather than rely on cooling devices. Periods of warmer weather are prompting households across the UK to adapt how they manage heat in the home,…...
Ecology adds larger loan option to renovation mortgage range
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (268+ words) The mutual will now lend up to £2 million at 80% LTV Ecology Building Society has added a new larger loan product to its renovation mortgage range. The Society will now lend up to £2 million for renovation mortgages up to 80% LTV, up…...