Some recent statistics show that the lending situation is starting to recover. The Council of Mortgage Lenders has released figures that show a 20% increase in lending from February to March, and although the lending figures are down from a year previously.
The Telegraph is reporting that the big property developers are keeping busy. Whilst not exactly boom time again it seems that things are at least stabilising, and not getting any worse.
Whether for personal or business reasons there are many people that are needing to improve their credit rating. Whether your score only needs a small boost or a complete overhaul, these tips can help you get your credit score where you want it to be.
According to Zoopla buying property is now cheaper than renting in 47 of the 50 largest towns and cities across the country.
However Zoopla have been a little bit loose with their maths to arrive at that conclusion.
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Companies will no longer be able to offer customers mortgage suggestions about a non-advised basis under proposals in the Mortgage Market Review. And whilst the activities of commercial mortgage brokers are not currently regulated it could have a knock on effect.
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This is an introduction to commercial mortgages to help you understand what you need to do to successfully get a commercial mortgage for your business.
The principles are the same whether you are a sole trader or limited company. However it is worth bearing in mind that most limited companies have multiple directors, so as you will see, this can make a difference to the banks.
Some Confusion over the state of the housing market in England.
This is not really news, after all anyone actually involved in either buying or refinancing property recently will instinctively know that the situation has not improved (or got worse) in the last few months.
According to the latest Rightmove House Price Index for May 2011, the UK property Market is remaining in a state of limbo. A lack of proceedable buyers is not helping, and a it would appear that most new sellers are marketing under forced sale conditions, sometimes holding out for unrealistic asking prices. Although there is also conflicting data from other sources.
According to the latest Rightmove House Price Index for May 2011, the UK property Market is remaining in a state of limbo. A lack of proceedable buyers is not helping, and a it would appear that most new sellers are marketing under forced sale conditions, sometimes holding out for unrealistic asking prices. Although there is also conflicting data from other sources.
The Second Reading of the Energy Bill was delivered on 10 May, and it contains some interesting bits for landlords, and yes, even small landlords.
The Energy Bill is intended to be a change in the provision of energy efficiency measures to homes, and to encourage improvements to enable low carbon energy supplies.
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