http://money.aol.co.uk Money http://o.aolcdn.com/os/uk-money/images/feed-branding.png http://money.aol.co.uk en-us Copyright 2013 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://money.aol.co.uk/2013/05/15/10-tips-for-interest-only-borrowers/http://money.aol.co.uk/2013/05/15/10-tips-for-interest-only-borrowers/http://money.aol.co.uk/2013/05/15/10-tips-for-interest-only-borrowers/#comments Filed under: Mortgages

The announcement that over a million interest-only mortgage borrowers won't be able to pay back their mortgage if they don't take action now makes very grim reading indeed. According the Financial Conduct Authority's (FCA's) review into the sector,... Read more

 

]]>debt-storieshouse pricesinterest-only mortgagemortgagesnewsproperty-guideChristina Hoghton2013-05-15T07:00:00+00:00http://money.aol.co.uk/2013/04/30/5-top-tips-for-househunters/http://money.aol.co.uk/2013/04/30/5-top-tips-for-househunters/http://money.aol.co.uk/2013/04/30/5-top-tips-for-househunters/#comments Filed under: House Prices

It is incredible how many people base the decision about their next home on a 15 minute whizz around someone else's property. This barely gives you the time to weigh up the basics, let alone take into account all the important things that matter... Read more

 

]]>estate agentshouse pricesmortgagespropertyproperty-guideChristina Hoghton2013-04-30T12:30:00+00:00http://money.aol.co.uk/2013/03/28/five-problems-with-help-to-buy/http://money.aol.co.uk/2013/03/28/five-problems-with-help-to-buy/http://money.aol.co.uk/2013/03/28/five-problems-with-help-to-buy/#comments Filed under: Mortgages

One of the biggest surprises of the Budget was the launch of the new Help to Buy scheme - designed to help first-time buyers and home movers who can afford a mortgage, but don't have the deposit required by lenders. function... Read more

 

]]>help to buyhouse pricesmortgagespropertyproperty-guideChristina Hoghton2013-03-28T12:00:00+00:00http://money.aol.co.uk/2013/03/13/your-isa-allowance-use-it-or-lose-it/http://money.aol.co.uk/2013/03/13/your-isa-allowance-use-it-or-lose-it/http://money.aol.co.uk/2013/03/13/your-isa-allowance-use-it-or-lose-it/#comments Filed under: Savings & ISAs

Savings rates have been painfully poor for four long years, since the Bank of England slashed its Base Rate to a record low of 0.5%. And they have got even worse since the Government launched its Funding for Lending Scheme last August, offering... Read more

 

]]>banking-guideISAisasmoney-savingSavingssavings-guideChristina Hoghton2013-03-13T11:00:00+00:00http://money.aol.co.uk/2013/03/08/fixed-mortgages-plunge-to-record-lows/http://money.aol.co.uk/2013/03/08/fixed-mortgages-plunge-to-record-lows/http://money.aol.co.uk/2013/03/08/fixed-mortgages-plunge-to-record-lows/#comments Filed under: Mortgages

If you follow the financial headlines it must seem as if a new 'best ever' mortgage rate is launched on a daily basis - and in fairness, that isn't too far away from the truth. According to financial information provider Moneyfacts, fixed... Read more

 

]]>fixed rate mortgagemortgagesnewsproperty-guideChristina Hoghton2013-03-08T12:00:00+00:00http://money.aol.co.uk/2013/03/02/how-to-buy-or-sell-a-home-online/http://money.aol.co.uk/2013/03/02/how-to-buy-or-sell-a-home-online/http://money.aol.co.uk/2013/03/02/how-to-buy-or-sell-a-home-online/#comments Filed under: House Prices

It wasn't so long ago that potential homebuyers would spend their Saturday mornings traipsing up and down high streets to register with local estate agents - and pick up their printed list of properties for sale. Then they hotfooted it around... Read more

 

]]>Househouse pricesmortgagesonlinepropertyproperty-guideChristina Hoghton2013-03-02T06:00:00+00:00http://money.aol.co.uk/2013/02/28/10-of-the-biggest-homemoving-nightmares/http://money.aol.co.uk/2013/02/28/10-of-the-biggest-homemoving-nightmares/http://money.aol.co.uk/2013/02/28/10-of-the-biggest-homemoving-nightmares/#comments Filed under: House Prices

With around one in four agreed sales falling through it's little wonder that homemoving is considered one of life's most stressful events. The stakes are high, both emotionally and financially, so when things go wrong it can test the resolve of... Read more

 

]]>Houseinsurancemortgagespropertyproperty-guideChristina Hoghton2013-02-28T12:00:00+00:00http://money.aol.co.uk/2013/02/17/5-things-your-lender-will-keep-secret/http://money.aol.co.uk/2013/02/17/5-things-your-lender-will-keep-secret/http://money.aol.co.uk/2013/02/17/5-things-your-lender-will-keep-secret/#comments Filed under: Mortgages

Nobody actually wants a mortgage. What we really desire is the home, and the homeloan is simply the financial tool that enables most us to buy a property. Nevertheless, for all but the seriously rich, they are essential if you want to get onto the... Read more

 

]]>bankinghouse priceslendersmortgagespropertyproperty-guideChristina Hoghton2013-02-17T02:00:00+00:00http://money.aol.co.uk/2013/02/03/renting-vs-buying-which-is-best/http://money.aol.co.uk/2013/02/03/renting-vs-buying-which-is-best/http://money.aol.co.uk/2013/02/03/renting-vs-buying-which-is-best/#comments Filed under: House Prices

Taking your first step onto the property ladder is a pretty big deal; in fact, it's a milestone for most people. Indeed, it comes as no surprise that property portal Rightmove is now the UK's 6th most popular website, according to the Experian... Read more

 

]]>buyingHousehouse pricesmortgagespropertyproperty-guiderentingChristina Hoghton2013-02-03T09:06:00+00:00http://money.aol.co.uk/2013/01/26/10-steps-to-buying-your-first-home/http://money.aol.co.uk/2013/01/26/10-steps-to-buying-your-first-home/http://money.aol.co.uk/2013/01/26/10-steps-to-buying-your-first-home/#comments Filed under: Mortgages

Buying your first home can be complex, stressful and scary. It's hard to know where to start, there's financial and legal jargon to get to grips with and it is very expensive. As a result emotions can run high. function... Read more

 

]]>first-time buyershouse pricesmortgagespropertyChristina Hoghton2013-01-26T07:00:00+00:00http://money.aol.co.uk/2013/01/20/five-reasons-to-remortgage-in-2013/http://money.aol.co.uk/2013/01/20/five-reasons-to-remortgage-in-2013/http://money.aol.co.uk/2013/01/20/five-reasons-to-remortgage-in-2013/#comments Filed under: Mortgages

Remortgaging has been in the doldrums for the past few years, with many borrowers content to sit on their lender's cheap standard variable rate (SVR), especially after they plummeted as a result of cuts to the Bank of England's Base Rate. But 2013... Read more

 

]]>mortgagespropertyproperty-guideremortgageChristina Hoghton2013-01-20T05:00:00+00:00http://money.aol.co.uk/2013/01/18/burst-pipe-misery-is-snow-joke/http://money.aol.co.uk/2013/01/18/burst-pipe-misery-is-snow-joke/http://money.aol.co.uk/2013/01/18/burst-pipe-misery-is-snow-joke/#comments Filed under: House Prices

Homeowners are being urged to protect their properties during the current big chill, to prevent potentially expensive damage occurring. Burst and frozen pipes cost insurer Lloyds TSB £39million in home insurance payouts last year, with around... Read more

 

]]>burst pipeshousesinsurancepropertyproperty-guidesnowChristina Hoghton2013-01-18T07:00:00+00:00http://money.aol.co.uk/2013/01/09/100-000-the-premium-to-buy-your-first-home-in-london/http://money.aol.co.uk/2013/01/09/100-000-the-premium-to-buy-your-first-home-in-london/http://money.aol.co.uk/2013/01/09/100-000-the-premium-to-buy-your-first-home-in-london/#comments Filed under: House Prices

We all know that houses in swanky parts of London like Kensington & Chelsea are extremely expensive. But it's not just multi-millionaires buying luxury homes in exclusive enclaves that pay a premium for property in the capital. In fact,... Read more

 

]]>first time buyershouse priceslondonmortgagespropertyproperty-guideChristina Hoghton2013-01-09T10:00:00+00:00http://money.aol.co.uk/2013/01/01/these-tips-could-help-you-save-10-000-in-2013/http://money.aol.co.uk/2013/01/01/these-tips-could-help-you-save-10-000-in-2013/http://money.aol.co.uk/2013/01/01/these-tips-could-help-you-save-10-000-in-2013/#comments Filed under: Savings & ISAs

Wouldn't it be fantastic if your boss kicked off the New Year by offering you a £10k pay rise? Or you suddenly discovered an old savings account you had forgotten about with a healthy £10k balance? Those things might be a pipe dream,... Read more

 

]]>budgetinsurancemoney-savingmortgagesSavingsChristina Hoghton2013-01-01T02:00:00+00:00http://money.aol.co.uk/2012/12/28/property-price-predictions-for-2013/http://money.aol.co.uk/2012/12/28/property-price-predictions-for-2013/http://money.aol.co.uk/2012/12/28/property-price-predictions-for-2013/#comments Filed under: House Prices

As 2012 draws to a close, it's time to get the crystal balls out and start making some predictions. So what do the experts believe will happen to the housing market - and specifically house prices - in 2013? function... Read more

 

]]>economyhouse pricesmortgagesproperty pricesproperty-guideChristina Hoghton2012-12-28T06:00:00+00:00http://money.aol.co.uk/2012/12/03/the-worlds-best-places-to-buy-a-home/http://money.aol.co.uk/2012/12/03/the-worlds-best-places-to-buy-a-home/http://money.aol.co.uk/2012/12/03/the-worlds-best-places-to-buy-a-home/#comments Filed under: House Prices

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]]>house priceshousespropertyChristina Hoghton2012-12-03T06:30:00+00:00http://money.aol.co.uk/2012/11/26/is-this-the-best-mortgage-in-the-uk/http://money.aol.co.uk/2012/11/26/is-this-the-best-mortgage-in-the-uk/http://money.aol.co.uk/2012/11/26/is-this-the-best-mortgage-in-the-uk/#comments Filed under: Mortgages

A mortgage rate war has been underway since early 2012, with lenders launching ever cheaper deals to tempt borrowers away from their existing homeloan. Now The Co-operative Bank has come out all guns blazing with what could be argued is the best... Read more

 

]]>Househouse pricesmortgage ratesmortgagesnewsChristina Hoghton2012-11-26T07:00:00+00:00http://money.aol.co.uk/2012/11/25/premium-property-sales-plunge/http://money.aol.co.uk/2012/11/25/premium-property-sales-plunge/http://money.aol.co.uk/2012/11/25/premium-property-sales-plunge/#comments Filed under: House Prices

High end estate agents and mortgage brokers in London's post postcodes have seen their business bruised by a drop in sales of £1m-plus properties. The number of home sales worth at least a million pounds across Great Britain has declined to... Read more

 

]]>economyhouse pricesmortgagesproperty-guideChristina Hoghton2012-11-25T04:00:00+00:00http://money.aol.co.uk/2012/11/18/pawn-your-gold-to-buy-a-conservatory/http://money.aol.co.uk/2012/11/18/pawn-your-gold-to-buy-a-conservatory/http://money.aol.co.uk/2012/11/18/pawn-your-gold-to-buy-a-conservatory/#comments Filed under: Mortgages

There has been a sharp rise in the number of people using valuable assets as security against property-related loans. These borrowers are pawning diamond rings and sports cars to get the funding for extensions and conservatories, according to a new... Read more

 

]]>bridging loanshouse pricesLendingloansmortgagesmortgages-guidepawnbrokersproperty-guideChristina Hoghton2012-11-18T03:00:00+00:00http://money.aol.co.uk/2012/11/04/10-tips-to-get-out-of-mortgage-arrears/http://money.aol.co.uk/2012/11/04/10-tips-to-get-out-of-mortgage-arrears/http://money.aol.co.uk/2012/11/04/10-tips-to-get-out-of-mortgage-arrears/#comments Filed under: Mortgages

Worried about falling behind on your mortgage repayments? Scared that your home could be repossessed? Don't bury your head in the sand. Our top tips look at how you can work with your lender, and others, to get back on track if you have fallen... Read more

 

]]>debtHousehouse pricesmortgagesrepossessionChristina Hoghton2012-11-04T02:00:00+00:00