According to new research published by the Building Societies Association (BSA), 52 per cent of borrowers say they will struggle or fall behind with m…
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Much is written about the struggle people face to get onto the property ladder, but those who already have a mortgage are also finding it hard to move…
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The average age of a first time buyer in the UK is 36, according to research carried out by MoneySupermarket.
That means those lucky enough to get …
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A new report by Experian suggests there is increasing insecurity among would-be home buyers regarding their ability to secure a mortgage.
Las…
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The number of people falling into arrears with their mortgage repayments fell during the first quarter of 2015, according to data provided by the Coun…
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?It's now been one year since the Mortgage Market Review (MMR) came into effect, and in the space of just 12 months, millions of Brits have been a…
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Around 35 per cent of all mortgage borrowers will carry on paying off their debts well into their late 60s and 70s, a new report from the Council of M…
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Consumers are looking beyond pensions to help fund their retirement, with many believing investment in property may be the answer, according to resear…
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