- 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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- Tuesday, March 23, 2010, 9:32
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Spring is traditionally the start of the house-buying season, and that means that more people will be coming to the end of their mortgage deal now than usual. The banks are likely to respond soon with a rate hike. We suggest getting in early. There are currently remortgage best buys that could save you up to £6,700.
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- Monday, March 22, 2010, 14:50
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We think interest rates will go up after the election as traditionally interest rates are lower than at most other times in the political cycle. Take advantage, and with a five-year fixed rate that will guarantee your mortgage payments through the next Parliament.
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