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

Posted on November 15, 2011 by Valery

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

Posted on November 9, 2011 by Valery

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 One

Posted on October 21, 2011 by Valery

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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Mortgage News 20/10/11 – U.K. Rent Now Half Of Income

Posted on October 20, 2011 by Valery

As the housing market in the United Kingdom staggers on into the fourth quarter of 2011, a survey from one of the major online rental agencies has suggested that the average U.K. family now spends almost half of the income … Continue reading →

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Mortgage News 13/10/11 – Geithner Pushing Mortgage Standards

Posted on October 13, 2011 by Valery

Geithner Pushing Mortgage Delivery Standards U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner has confirmed once more that he is intent on establishing new standards in the United States mortgage market.  Geithner heads the Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC) which contains some extremely … Continue reading →

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