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Homeowners raid savings to fix unsafe homes
2+ hour, 50+ min ago (221+ words) A survey by the Homeowners Alliance and Federation of Master Builders (FMB) found that 65% use savings to fund repairs and upgrades, with over a third using mortgage borrowing to get the work done. The survey said that much of the…...
Fewer homeowners renovate despite rise in sales, Savills finds
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (294+ words) According to Savills, there was around one home extension or improvement for every seven sales in 2025, down from the previous average of one in five. The firm said this reflected weak house price growth and higher construction costs, as typically,…...
Solar energy becomes most wanted asset for people buying new builds
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (425+ words) Essential market intelligence for committed mortgage intermediaries. Mortgage Solutions was the first magazine dedicated to the needs of mortgage intermediaries and has been serving the market since 1999. There have been many changes over this time. Demand for information has increased....
Home Now partners with Sikoia for automated verification
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (282+ words) The lender said this would make access to its finance more accessible, fasterand fully compliant. Home Now is a rent to own lender that allows customers to turn monthly rental payments into a deposit for a home through home purchase…...