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Lloyds boost lending for first-time buyers

Lloyds Banking Group has jumped on the bandwagon to boost lending for first-time buyers as they allocate an additional £4 billion to help first-time buyers on to the property ladder.

As the Loan to Income (LTI) cap has been increased to 5.5 times income, applicants who fit the First Time Buyer Boost criteria could borrow up to 22% more. 

Big Changes for First-Time Buyers: What the Chancellor’s Mortgage Reforms Mean for You

The government is introducing mortgage reforms to boost homeownership, stimulate economic growth, and make the housing market more accessible, especially for first-time buyers.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced the most significant mortgage reforms in over a decade—great news for those dreaming of homeownership.

Nationwide ease criteria for first-time buyers

Nationwide ease their ‘Helping Hand’ mortgage designed to help first-time buyers get onto the property ladder by allowing them to borrow up to six times their income.

 

Ways to save money over the summer holiday

Keeping the kids entertained over the six-week summer holidays isn’t always easy, especially with the cost-of-living making it even more difficult. Below is a list of fun, inexpensive ideas to do over the break

Potential new mortgage rules could boost home ownership

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published a discussion paper about the future of the mortgage market in a bid to improve access for first -time buyers, self-employed, and those borrowing in retirement.

Most popular, affordable areas to buy for families

Ever wondered where the most reasonably-priced towns for families to buy are? Property company, Zoopla has identified the top 10 towns for families to live in the UK by looking at the most affordable towns, and how many people are looking in that area.

Increase in zero-deposit mortgages in 2024

There was a 32% increase last year in 100% loan-to-value (LTV) mortgages which are mortgages that require zero deposit. According to a recent report by chartered accountants and business advisers, Lubbock Fine, the reason behind this is buyers simply struggling to save enough for a deposit.

Average savings by age in the UK

Many people are quite private when it comes to what is in their bank account. In this short blog, we look into what Brits have saved by age group.

Landlords look to increase rents ahead of the Renters’ Rights Bill

Research from buy-to-let lender, Landbay, shows that UK landlords are looking at raising rents ahead of the Renters' Rights Bill which is due to come into force this year.

Landlords could miss out on green mortgages due to expired EPCs

Data shows landlords could miss out on green mortgages due to expired energy performance certificates.

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