- Monday, April 19, 2010, 15:21
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Almost one in six landlords is planning to buy a property in the next three months, and with tenant demand on the rise*, now could be a great time to remortgage your buy-to-let to get some more cash in your pocket. One good option is the 3.85% currently on offer from Coventry Building Society.
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- Monday, April 19, 2010, 15:20
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Competition in the five-year fixed rate market is hotting up, as Britannia and The Co-operative Bank launch a new market-leading rate of 4.49% on loans up to 75% of the property’s value. The rate, open to buyers or those looking to remortgage, would save you £750 over the deal term on a £150,000 interest only mortgage compared to the next best rate from Chelsea Building ...
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- 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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