http://www.yourmortgage.com/ Latest from Your Mortgage en-us web@incisivemedia.com Thu, 2 Sep 2010 17:31:52 +0100 GMT 15 http://www.yourmortgage.co.uk/news/3626981 House prices fell for the second consecutive month in August, by 0.9%, the first time prices have dropped for two months in a row since February 2009, according to Nationwide. Thu, 2 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0100 GMT http://www.yourmortgage.co.uk/news/3626981 http://www.yourmortgage.co.uk/news/3626984 A survey suggests a third of social tenants could be made homeless and 90% of landlords in London and the South East will be affected by the upcoming changes in housing benefit legislation. Thu, 2 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0100 GMT http://www.yourmortgage.co.uk/news/3626984 http://www.yourmortgage.co.uk/news/3626983 Coventry Building Society has completed its merger with Stroud & Swindon Building Society, in a deal that will migrate 200,000 customers and cut their mortgage interest rates. Thu, 2 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0100 GMT http://www.yourmortgage.co.uk/news/3626983 http://www.yourmortgage.co.uk/news/3626982 A cooling global economy and an impending austerity squeeze in Britain will make the Bank of England (BoE) wait well into next year before hiking interest rates, a poll of 60 economists suggests. Thu, 2 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0100 GMT http://www.yourmortgage.co.uk/news/3626982 http://www.yourmortgage.co.uk/news/3626980 Over 1,500 mortgage schemes were introduced into the UK mortgage market during the month of August. Wed, 1 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0100 GMT http://www.yourmortgage.co.uk/news/3626980 http://www.yourmortgage.co.uk/news/3626979 The average detached family home has increased in value by £91 a day over the past year, more than any other type of property, according to Halifax. Wed, 1 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0100 GMT http://www.yourmortgage.co.uk/news/3626979 http://www.yourmortgage.co.uk/news/3626978 Over the last 12 months tenant arrears have remained stable or fallen, according to 84% of landlords. Wed, 1 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0100 GMT http://www.yourmortgage.co.uk/news/3626978 http://www.yourmortgage.co.uk/news/3626977 Nearly 70% of UK consumers who find themselves facing sudden financial difficulty choose not to tell their bank or building society. Wed, 1 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0100 GMT http://www.yourmortgage.co.uk/news/3626977 http://www.yourmortgage.co.uk/news/3626976 Tens of thousands of mortgage borrowers will remain in negative equity for at least four more years. Tue, 31 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0100 GMT http://www.yourmortgage.co.uk/news/3626976 http://www.yourmortgage.co.uk/news/3626970 UK consumer confidence jumped in August according to an official poll, despite the government's austerity drive and fears a double-dip recession could be around the corner. Tue, 31 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0100 GMT http://www.yourmortgage.co.uk/news/3626970 http://www.yourmortgage.co.uk/news/3626975 The number of internet searches for fixed rate mortgages rocketed by 888% in the three months from April to June 2010. Tue, 31 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0100 GMT http://www.yourmortgage.co.uk/news/3626975 http://www.yourmortgage.co.uk/news/3626969 Mortgage lending in July was little changed month-on-month and against the previous six month average at 48,722. Tue, 31 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0100 GMT http://www.yourmortgage.co.uk/news/3626969 http://www.yourmortgage.co.uk/news/3626974 People having noisy sex has topped a poll of what annoys tenants the most about their housemates. Tue, 31 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0100 GMT http://www.yourmortgage.co.uk/news/3626974 http://www.yourmortgage.co.uk/news/3626971 Britons are continuing to invest heavily in their homes despite continued reports of challenging economic conditions, according to Sainsbury's Finance. Tue, 31 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0100 GMT http://www.yourmortgage.co.uk/news/3626971 http://www.yourmortgage.co.uk/news/3626972 Gross mortgage lending by mutual building societies grew by 11% in July to £1.995bn, the highest monthly total so far this year, according to the Building Societies Association (BSA). Tue, 31 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0100 GMT http://www.yourmortgage.co.uk/news/3626972 http://www.yourmortgage.co.uk/news/3626973 Demand for housing dropped for the second month in a row in August by 2.2%, as the supply of homes for sale jumped 2.4%, according to Hometrack. Tue, 31 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0100 GMT http://www.yourmortgage.co.uk/news/3626973 http://www.yourmortgage.co.uk/news/3626968 The Welsh government has reneged on a promise to provide energy efficiency grants to first-time buyers. Fri, 27 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0100 GMT http://www.yourmortgage.co.uk/news/3626968 http://www.yourmortgage.co.uk/news/3626967 Average mortgage rates in the US have reached a record low, with the cost of a 30-year fixed rate falling to 4.36% from 4.42% last week. Fri, 27 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0100 GMT http://www.yourmortgage.co.uk/news/3626967 http://www.yourmortgage.co.uk/news/3626965 The number of new tenants signing up for rental property soared to an unprecedented 50,480 in the second quarter of 2010, according to the UK’s largest lettings agent Countrywide. Fri, 27 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0100 GMT http://www.yourmortgage.co.uk/news/3626965 http://www.yourmortgage.co.uk/news/3626966 The Scottish Police College is training up a new team to tackle mortgage fraud, along with identity theft and online crime, at a sophisticated level. Fri, 27 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0100 GMT http://www.yourmortgage.co.uk/news/3626966 http://www.yourmortgage.co.uk/news/3626964 When asked which type of TV property they would most like to live in, 35% of people would opt for a chocolate box style country cottage as featured on Midsomer Murders. Thu, 26 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0100 GMT http://www.yourmortgage.co.uk/news/3626964 http://www.yourmortgage.co.uk/news/3626963 Co-operative Financial Services (CFS) has recorded a 31% rise in applications for its mortgages in the first half of 2010. Thu, 26 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0100 GMT http://www.yourmortgage.co.uk/news/3626963 http://www.yourmortgage.co.uk/news/3626961 Santander (formerly Abbey) and Barclays Woolwich have reduced the interest rates charged on some of their mortgage products. Thu, 26 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0100 GMT http://www.yourmortgage.co.uk/news/3626961 http://www.yourmortgage.co.uk/news/3626962 International estate agency and property group Savills has returned to profit on the back of a property market recovery in London and the ongoing Asian property boom. Thu, 26 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0100 GMT http://www.yourmortgage.co.uk/news/3626962 http://www.yourmortgage.co.uk/news/3626960 Almost one third of new mortgages taken are not covered by life insurance. Wed, 25 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0100 GMT http://www.yourmortgage.co.uk/news/3626960 http://www.yourmortgage.co.uk/news/3626959 Northern Rock has put off its announced cut in mortgage fees due to a problem with its computer systems. Wed, 25 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0100 GMT http://www.yourmortgage.co.uk/news/3626959 http://www.yourmortgage.co.uk/news/3626958 Buyer instructions and completions have increased, according to conveyancers, although remortgaging levels show no change as yet. Wed, 25 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0100 GMT http://www.yourmortgage.co.uk/news/3626958 http://www.yourmortgage.co.uk/news/3626956 Landlord confidence has taken a hit in the last three months, according to a survey, but 42% of landlords still think now is a good time to invest. Wed, 25 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0100 GMT http://www.yourmortgage.co.uk/news/3626956 http://www.yourmortgage.co.uk/news/3626953 Helping with a deposit for a house is the top reason for parents and children giving or receiving financial support, with 62% of parents expecting to help out their kids to buy a home, while 44% of children are relying on it.  Tue, 24 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0100 GMT http://www.yourmortgage.co.uk/news/3626953 http://www.yourmortgage.co.uk/news/3626952 The recovery of the Scottish property market appears to have spluttered to a halt, with quarterly house price growth for the three months to 31 July falling 2.9% on the previous quarter. Tue, 24 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0100 GMT http://www.yourmortgage.co.uk/news/3626952