Category Archives: Mortgage News

Mortgage News 23/11/11 – “Get Britain Building”

UK: David Cameron wants to “get Britain building” The British Labour party have predictably called the new government proposals “too little, too late” but the ruling coalition believes that their new measures could help around 100,000 people in England & Wales who … Continue reading

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Mortgage News 15/11/11 – U.K. Market Still Flat :: FirstBuy Scheme Launches

U.K. Property Market Remains Flat The property market in the United Kingdom shows no signs of escaping from it’s recent years in the doldrums.  The supply of properties appears to be shrinking, prices are largely static year on year and … Continue reading

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Mortgage News 9/11/11 – EU Influencing Rates :: US Negative Equity

Europe’s Problems Affecting U.S. Mortgage Rates In past years, a financial problem affecting one part of the world would not necessarily have any adverse affect on other areas but this is no longer the case.  Of course we know that countries buy goods from … Continue reading

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Alternative Ways To Get On The Housing Ladder – Part Two

In Part One of our guide we examined several options one might consider when trying to get onto the first rung of the housing ladder.  These included property auctions, joint mortgages and parental help.  In this article we’ll examine some … Continue reading

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Alternative Ways To Get On The Housing Ladder – Part One

If you’re struggling to reach the first step on the mortgage ladder because of the requirements for 20% deposits and tough qualifying conditions from lenders, there are a few alternatives for those in this position.  This article largely applies to … Continue reading

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