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If you are looking for your first home on your own or as a couple, you will already be addressing the age-old question of whether to rent or buy. A generation ago, the prospect of renting was seen as throwing money away. However, in our current economic climate and with the property market the way [...]

Over the past few years there are many first time buyers that have been looking for ways in which they can improve their chances of getting a mortgage to get onto the property ladder. For those that have been unable or unwilling to get a mortgage in the current climate the private rented sector has [...]

When it comes to purchasing a home there are many different factors that potential buyers look at in order to help them to make a more informed decision. Many people base their decision on the location of the property in terms of local amenities and facilities. Others will look at various rooms such as the [...]

Have you been offered a chance to sell your property and then rent it back from the new owners? This scheme called sale- and rent back is one that a growing number of companies are engaging in to help homeowners find their way out of debt.
However, there are many drawbacks associated with becoming involved in [...]

There is little doubt that 2008 has been a particularly turbulent year when it comes to the housing and mortgage markets, and there have been a lot of changes and problems in these sectors. When it comes to mortgages the number of mortgage products on the market has been slashed by two thirds, and with [...]

These days many people may find it increasingly difficult to decide what is best for them when it comes to their mortgage loan, and this partly stems from the fact that the base interest rate has fallen so sharply over recent months, having plummeted from 5 percent in October of last year to just 1.5 [...]

There may be a difference between what you home is worth to you and its value on the real estate market. The value of your home for sale purposes is called its true value and this is what banks and other lenders look at when approving a mortgage.
You may simply want to know what your [...]