UK mortgage approvals climb but many households still prioritise saving
UK mortgage approvals rose to a three month high in April, though cautious consumers continued to squirrel money away into their savings rather than take on new borrowing.
The Telegraph - Posted 24/05/2013 |
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House prices quadrupled during the typical mortgage term
House prices quadupled during the last quarter century and soared by more than 60pc in real terms after inflation is taken into account.
The Telegraph - Posted 23/05/2013 |
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IMF warns on dangers of Help to Buy mortgage scheme
The International Monetary Fund has became the latest critic of the Government’s flagship property scheme.
The Telegraph - Posted 23/05/2013 |
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Barclays slashes rate on Help to Buy fixed-rate mortgage
Money MOT: How does Barclays' reduced rate on its three-year fixed-rate mortgages for first time home owners square up?
The Telegraph - Posted 22/05/2013 |
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Was gas explosion caused by botched DIY job?
A man and his daughter-in-law were killed in a suspected gas explosion at a house, that may have been caused by a botched DIY job.
The Telegraph - Posted 22/05/2013 |
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Help to Buy claims 'mislead': £160,000 home 'worth £200,000'
Developers are misleading buyers about the effects of Government Buy to Let subsidy.
The Telegraph - Posted 21/05/2013 |
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Boom in the south drives up house prices
Official figures show the price of property on the rise, driven by strong demand in London and the South East.
The Telegraph - Posted 21/05/2013 |
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High inflation 'is here to stay'
Households are facing a continued squeeze on their spending power after a leading forecaster warned that high inflation was here to stay.
The Telegraph - Posted 21/05/2013 |
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Nearly half of consumers overcharged for utilities
Consumers are owed nearly £1bn by their utility providers, as direct debit billing leaves energy and electricity companies banking the interest on a mountain of customers’ cash, new research has shown.
The Telegraph - Posted 21/05/2013 |
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House prices up 10pc in five months
Average asking prices for property have risen by more than £20,000 so far this year, a website says.
The Telegraph - Posted 21/05/2013 |
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