First-time buyers

Capital’s domestic home buyers recycling wealth

A growing proportion of homeowners in the prime areas of London are cashing in...

First time buyer numbers up at close of 2012

There was an increase in the number of first time buyers December, as 2012...

Understanding reasons to be cheerful

I’m not sure if it’s just the fact that a New Year has begun...

The Leeds cuts rate on shared ownership mortgage

The Leeds Building Society has reduced the rate on its two-year fixed rate shared...

Principality introduces 95% LTV mortgage

Principality has announced the launch of a new 95% LTV five year fixed rate...

Leeds reduces share ownership rate

The Leeds Building Society has lowered the rate on its two-year fixed rate shared...

6% rise in number of house purchase loans

Increased activity in the first-time buyer sector, as well as among home movers, contributed...

H&R BS extends 95% LTV new build mortgage

The Hinckley & Rugby Building Society is extending countrywide its mortgage for new build...

Homeowners more upbeat about property market future

Zoopla research has suggests that homeowners are far more confident now than at this...

Large geographic disparity in deposit requirements

Homebuyers need to find a deposit of nearly £26,500 to buy a home in...

Two halves to 2012 for first time buyers

2012 saw lending to first time buyers rise by 11% as lending to borrowers...

Struggle for second steppers

So-called 'second steppers' are continuing to bear the brunt of the stagnant housing market,...

One-third of homeowners cutting back to afford mortgage

32% of homeowners in the UK believes they will have to cut back on...

Barclays shakes up mortgage proposition

Barclays is launching a new first-time buyer product on Monday 14 January. Mortgage rates will...
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Firms urged to digitise customer vulnerability to meet FCA targeted support rules

Firms must act swiftly to digitise their approach to customer vulnerability if they are...
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UK property transactions rebound sharply in June as market regains momentum

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