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Best UK Mortgage Rates this Week
Here are the lowest fixed mortgage rates of the week, available to first-time buyers, home movers, buy-to-let, and those remortgaging.
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Renters' Rights Act
The Renter’s Rights Bill became law at the end of October, which means it has been signed off by the King, and it is now the Renters’ Rights Act. Despite this becoming law, these changes are likely to start changing within the next six months, with the aim of being fully implemented throughout 2026 and into 2027.
Mortgages and budgeting to be taught in schools
A welcome change in school is coming as financial literacy is due to become compulsory in schools in England.
The Government has announced that as part of the new national curriculum, children in primary and secondary education will be required to learn about budgeting, compound interest, managing money, and mortgages.
The top 10 most beautiful villages in the world
Forbes has published a global ranking of stunning locations and one popular picturesque corner of the UK has nabbed top spot.
Three years after the Mini-Budget
Over three years after the Mini-Budget took place, we look at what the mortgage market looks like now, showing the difference in mortgage repayments.
Shake-up to home buying could result in cheaper and quicker process
The government has announced plans to make buying or selling a home cheaper and quicker with what is being called the “biggest shake-up to the homebuying system in this country’s history.”
More borrowers using equity release
Almost one in five equity release mortgages are now taken out to provide financial support to family.
Buyers purchasing properties sooner
According to industry data, the expected wait for those looking to buy a property has dropped from just over 11 months to less than six months.
Why is your first mortgage payment more than expected?
It is common for your first mortgage payment to be higher than your subsequent monthly payments for two reasons.
What to do just before you get your keys
Firstly, a big congratulations, you’ve now exchanged contracts! After weeks and months of waiting, you are about to move in. What should you do first?
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