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How do I find the best estate agent? It may have been a few years since your last move, so going to the previous estate agent you used might not deliver the same good service you received a few years ...

What estate agents must tell buyers: Latest news Over the years, we have campaigned for more up-front information for home buyers. It’s simply not on that buyers can go as far as paying for a survey ...

Spray foam insulation mortgage problems Lenders are alert to the issues with spray foam roof insulation. As a result, spray foam roof insulation is one of many factors that can throw up a red flag to ...

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House prices are at such a high level that the average deposit required by first-time buyers has increased significantly over the years. According to Halifax, the average deposit first time buyers ...

How to buy a second property using equity One way to raise the deposit for a second property is by using the equity you have built up in your own home. So rather than an additional mortgage, you would ...

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2. Research other properties Don’t rely on the guide price (the advertised price – see below). Ask local estate agents and neighbours for their opinions and compare it with other homes on sale locally ...

The best mortgage rates often depend on your LTV (loan to value ratio). The size of your mortgage in relation to the value of the property you’re buying or remortgaging. Best 2 year fixed rate ...

Interest rates predictions Most analysts expect two further interest rates cuts in 2025, one in August and one in November, to bring the base rate down to 3.75%. Markets are currently pricing in an 82 ...

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