Tough times for the over 50’s in the property market.

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In a recent Homewise Blog they highlight that up to one in ten over-55s homeowners across the UK are still paying interest-only mortgages and facing the prospect of clearing their debt when the deal runs out, this according to new research carried out by the retirement property experts Homewise. Its independent research among over-55s paying…

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Increasing pace of rent rises

I think most agents would agree the housing supply figures are confusing to say the least when it comes to working out why there is a shortage of affordable housing, this shortage however is the problem behind   house prices and rents continuing to rise. Rents are up 4.6% on a year before, average rents in…

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Not easy for FTB’s still

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Recent research carried out by Aviva showed that the average first time buyer takes about  four years of saving to be able to buy their own home, it is not only  the deposit that has to be found  but also all the added expenses that go with purchasing a property. Most first-time buyers are £6,481 under…

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Rented sector could suffer under Labour

There could be serious problems ahead if a labour Goverment were to enforce all the Landlord reforms they have been threatening to enforce, that is if they are elected into power with or without support from another party. We could see fewer rented homes available as Landlords may just look to sell up and not…

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