- Sunday, April 11, 2010, 22:15
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The worst-kept secret in politics has been confirmed – the election is on May 6. Talk of a hung Parliament is rife as the polls shift from clear winners to a close call, but if this happens, City analysts expect gilt yields to rise – which is a key factor in determining the long-term cost of mortgages – and the chances are you would be ...
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- Wednesday, April 7, 2010, 9:00
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Leeds Building Society has taken the lead this week with a best buy five-year fixed rate at 4.59%. Historically low interest rates make this a good time to lock in to benefit. But you have to take the lender’s own Homecover Insurance until June 30, 2015 to get this rate. Otherwise the rate rises to 4.83%. This sting in the tail makes this mortgage less ...
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- Monday, March 29, 2010, 15:35
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While first-time buyers were being given a carrot to buy property, anyone buying a property worth more than £1m was certainly given the stick, as Stamp Duty on these deals has risen to 5%. But you can save money which will at least help reduce the pain of the tax rise. Here are the best deals for loans over £750,000.
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- Monday, March 29, 2010, 15:29
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First-time buyers have been given a leg-up to get on the housing ladder by Chancellor Alistair Darling in the Budget, as they do not have to pay any Stamp Duty on properties up to £250,000 for the next two years.
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