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Mortgage Articles
Ten percent drop in house prices predicted
MPs were told yesterday that house prices will fall a further 10% before the market begins to stabilise.15 October 2008
Estate agents barely sell one property a week
New figures show that estate agents are barely selling one property a week.14 October 2008
Mortgage rates rise despite cuts
Despite last weeks interest rate cut two of Britain's biggest lenders have increased their mortgage rates for new borrowers.14 October 2008
Mortgage problems on the rise
New figures have revealed that the amount of people falling behind on their mortgage repayments has rocketed in the last year.10 October 2008
House prices fall by a record rate
Over the past 12 months house pricees have fallen by a record amount, losing 12.4% of their value.03 October 2008
Flat prices cut as market falls
Barrat, one of Britain's largest housebuilders has reportedly cut 43% off the price of some unsold properties02 October 2008
Mortgage lending falls dramatically
The Bank of England has revealed that net mortgage lending was £143 million last month, compared to July's figure of £3billion.30 September 2008
Renting market increases
The demand for rented accommodation has rocketed by two thirds over the past year as mortgages are harder to come by.23 September 2008
More mortgage options available
Homeowners looking for the best mortgage deals have been told that more options are available if they borrow less than 60 per cent of the value of the property.17 September 2008
Mortgages are top priority
Finding the best mortgage deals has overtaken saving for the future and work/life balance as the number one priority for Brits during the current economic climate, according to a new study.16 September 2008