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Property - Mortgages
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Osborne outlines bank reform plans
A new independent Bank of England committee with the power to limit the size of mortgages offered to homeowners has moved a step closer to coming in to force Read more
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HSBC changes conveyancing rules
Jan 12, 2012
Mortgage borrowers pay more for using own legal firm
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Are we wasting mortgage opportunity?
Jan 09, 2012
Mortgage payments are at their most affordable for ten years. But are we taking full advantage, or squandering a golden opportunity?
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Improved mortgage range planned
Jan 06, 2012
Lenders expect to improve their range of mortgages this year but this will be offset by tougher lending criteria, a Bank of England survey has found
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Surprise surge in mortgage approvals
Jan 04, 2012
The number of approvals for new house purchases has defied expectations by rising to its highest point in almost two years
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1 in 7 used payday loans to cover rent or mortgage
Jan 04, 2012
One in seven Britons has turned to credit such as a payday loan or unauthorised overdraft to help cover their rent or mortgage in the last year
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Mortgage reforms explained
Dec 19, 2011
The FSA has announced changes to the mortgage market. They are meant to protect us, but will make life more difficult for some. So what will they mean for you?
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FSA issues social media guidance
Dec 19, 2011
Firms who offer advice on mortgage deals by text and live web chat must still assess whether the mortgage is appropriate for the customer, the FSA has said
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Risking repossession: What can you do?
Dec 19, 2011
If you are struggling to keep up with payments to your mortgage lender, or even if you are already behind, you can reduce the chances of having your home repossessed by following some straightforward advice
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Mortgage market shake up unveiled
Dec 19, 2011
A wide-ranging shake-up of the mortgage market has been unveiled by the financial services regulator, aiming to prevent a return of irresponsible lending and stop borrowers taking out deals which turn out to be unaffordable
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Repossessions set to rise in 2012
Dec 16, 2011
Britain's lenders have warned that repossessions are predicted to rise next year and the amount of money lent for mortgages could be lower amid a weak economic backdrop
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Rules 'to help mortgage prisoners'
Dec 15, 2011
New mortgage rules will help those struggling to upgrade their home, sources have said. The new legislation will mean "mortgage prisoners" - people locked in negative equity and unable to move house - will be able to get better loans
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Euro crisis to force up your mortgage?
Dec 12, 2011
Homeowners, don't be fooled by the Bank of England base rate. Your mortgage could still rise, even if base rates don't budge
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Mortgage approvals rise: what does it mean?
Dec 09, 2011
Mortgage approvals are on the rise as banks loosen lending criteria and first time buyers go house-hunting again. So are we set for good news on the housing front again?
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Cut the cost of your mortgage
Dec 07, 2011
Day seven of our financial advent calendar: we reveal how to dramatically cut the cost of your mortgage over the long term
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Government's mortgage support to be slashed
Dec 07, 2011
The government is considering drastically cutting the support it gives people with their mortgages if they lose their job. There will be a time limit on the benefit, and any extra after this time must be paid back. There are some who say this is a very dangerous idea.
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