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Mortgage products at 20-month high

Mortgage Solutions | 01 Sep 2010

Over 1,500 mortgage schemes were introduced into the UK mortgage market in August indicating the biggest monthly increase in over 20 months, according to a monthly product survey from Mortgage Brain.

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TMW enhances buy-to-let range

The Mortgage Works (TMW) has extended its buy-to-let range to offer landlords greater choice and flexibility.

Mortgage Solutions | 01 Sep 2010
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Feature: Consumer confidence and mortgage advice seekers up in August

The number of borrowers is up although the size of mortgages requested is levelling off, according to Leadbay's managing director Grant Stevens

Mortgage Solutions | 31 Aug 2010

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One in five loans for home improvements in H1

Britons are continuing to invest heavily in their homes despite continued reports of challenging economic conditions, according to Sainsbury's Finance.

Mortgage Solutions | 31 Aug 2010
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Consumer confidence rebounds despite harsh climate

UK consumer confidence jumped in August according to an official poll, despite the government's austerity drive and fears a double-dip recession could be around the corner.

Mortgage Solutions | 31 Aug 2010
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House sales rebound in August

The number of house sales rose 0.9% in August following two months of declines, according to Agency Express.

Mortgage Solutions | 27 Aug 2010
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Record number of new renters: Countrywide

The number of new tenants signing up for rental property soared to an unprecedented 50,480 in the second quarter of 2010, according to the UK’s largest lettings agent Countrywide.

Mortgage Solutions | 27 Aug 2010
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Savills back in profit

International estate agency and property group Savills has returned to profit on the back of a housing market recovery in London and the ongoing Asian property boom.

Mortgage Solutions | 26 Aug 2010
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Conveyancers report rise in house buying activity

Buyer instructions and completions have increased, according to conveyancers, although remortgaging levels show no change.

Mortgage Solutions | 25 Aug 2010
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Northern Rock slashes mortgage fee for buyers to £99

Northern Rock plans to slash its application fee from £250 to £99 for home buyers from Monday next week.

Mortgage Solutions | 20 Aug 2010
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New building projects hit two-year high

Government data shows the number of new housing projects in development are at the highest level in two years.

Mortgage Solutions | 20 Aug 2010
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Kensington cuts rates and ups maximum loan size

Kensington has enhanced its residential mortgage range by increasing its maximum loan size, raising its LTV limit and cutting rates with immediate effect.

Mortgage Solutions | 19 Aug 2010

Coventry achieves record market share as profits jump 20%

Coventry Building Society has reported pre-tax profits of £43.5m for the first six months of the year, up 20% on the same period of 2009.

Mortgage Solutions | 18 Aug 2010
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