News For February 2008

Majority want fixed-rate mortgage
Britons would rather take out a fixed-rate deal than other products when making an investment in property, a survey has shown. ... Read more...

MPC voted 8-1 for interest rate cut
The minutes from the Bank of England''s Monetary Policy Committee meeting have been released and they revealed that the committee voted eight to one in favour of the interest rate cut. ... Read more...

Northern Rock mortgage holders 'don't need to worry'
Mortgage holders with Northern Rock do not need to worry at all, according to Moneywise magazine. ... Read more...

Homeowners left confused over mortgages
Mixed opinions being expressed by experts in the mortgage industry has left homeowners confused over which mortgage to choose, according to Abbey Mortgages. ... Read more...

January sees mortgage lending increase
January saw an 11 per cent increase in gross mortgage lending despite the fact that it is usually lower in January than other months of the year, according to a new report. ... Read more...

Borrowers should 'carefully examine' Northern Rock mortgages
Consumers who are considering taking out a mortgage with Northern Rock should examine the deal thoroughly, Newcastle Building Society has advised. ... Read more...

'New products' for parents helping with mortgage
New products that are now available mean that parents have a choice when it comes to assisting their children with a mortgage, an expert has said. ... Read more...

Advice 'essential' to buy-to-let market
New research by Alliance & Leicester has found that brokers expect landlords to consult them for advice on buy-to-let mortgages. ... Read more...

Scottish housing market 'to plateau in 2008'
The housing market in Scotland is set to remain constant over the course of the year, according to Lloyds TSB Scotland. ... Read more...

Budgeting is 'top priority' for Brits
Consumers in the UK have placed budgeting as their number one financial priority, according to new research. ... Read more...

One in two borrowers takes out fixed-rates
Some 50 per cent of mortgage borrowers opt for a fixed-rate product, according to the mortgages director at Legal and General. ... Read more...

Property market "gaining momentum"
January saw the UK property market experience an "upward trend", according to the National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA). ... Read more...

Overseas mortgages 'can be tricky'
First-time buyers hoping to quickly increase their equity could consider buying property overseas, but will still need a cash lump sum in order to have a foreign mortgage approved. ... Read more...

People leaving for the suburbs
A growing number of people are moving out of London and into more suburban areas, as they look to take advantage of cheaper house prices, it has been claimed. ... Read more...

CML: Fixed-rate deals can work 'with govt support'
Fixed rate mortgages covering up to 25 years could prove a popular option for consumers, despite their lengthy and potentially costly nature, if handled properly by the government. ... Read more...

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