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Impact of Budget on UK housing market laid bare
Fionnuala Earley considers the impact of the Budget on the UK housing market Philip Hammond had an unenviable job with…

Housing pips pension to number 1 savings spot
It’s a tough question for youngsters – do I put all my savings aside to raise a deposit for my…

Dashly – a new beginning for mortgage broking?
Artificial intelligence is creeping into almost every facet of our lives and nowhere more so than in the world of…

Going Up?
The rise in mortgage approvals indicates that the downward trend in the market is over, suggests Duncan Farmer. The latest…

Weak pound not bad for all house buyers
In spite of Brexit, very wealthy foreigners still believe that the UK is the best bet for their money, according…

Get ahead of your child’s student debt
The price of property in university towns has risen fast enough to cover the cost of a three-year degree, according…

Base rate rises on a roll?
Now that base rate rises are on the move borrowers should beware resting on their laurels, warns Duncan Farmer. It…

Encouraging signs of buyers return
Total mortgage lending fell slightly in June, according to figures from the Bank of England, but the data was skewed…

Cost of renting revealed
People who rent a home spend an average of £1.1 million more over their lifetime than homeowners, according to a study…

Government’s own goal?
The Government seems to have achieved an own goal with the raised rates of stamp duty. The latest statistics show that…