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FTB numbers return to pre-financial crash levels
05 Aug, 2019/ by Homeward Legal /First Time Buyer
First-time buyer numbers have almost recovered to pre-financial crash levels according to Nationwide's monthly House Price Index.
Read moreNew retirement interest-only mortgage offers equity release to older homeowners
30 Jul, 2019/ by Homeward Legal /Equity Release
Lenders are widening the range of mortgage products they offer to older homeowners as more people look to buy into retirement.
Read moreWhy remortgaging now is a good deal for homeowners
23 Jul, 2019/ by Homeward Legal /Remortgage
Anyone looking to remortgage needs an experienced conveyancing solicitor to do all the essential legal work. Homeward Legal works with expert property...
Read moreHomeowners and buyers admit confusion over mortgage jargon
19 Jul, 2019/ by Homeward Legal /Buyer, First Time Buyer, Sale & Purchase
Almost two-thirds of home buyers and movers are confused by the terminology used by mortgage lenders and brokers.
Read moreHomeowning life expected to begin at 40
18 Jul, 2019/ by Homeward Legal /First Time Buyer
Life begins at 40, so they say. That also seems to be the age many young people think they will have reached before they can afford to buy their first...
Read moreSummer slowdown puts property buyers in driving seat
18 Jul, 2019/ by Homeward Legal /Buyer, First Time Buyer, Sale & Purchase, Seller
The typical summer slowdown in the property market means this is often the best time of year for home bargain hunters to strike.
Read morePension fund backs proposal to let FTBs access retirement pot
15 Jul, 2019/ by Homeward Legal /First Time Buyer
A proposal from the government that first-time buyers be allowed to use their future retirement pot to help them buy a home has been backed by a pensi...
Read moreGo green to reduce mortgage repayments and improve energy efficiency
11 Jul, 2019/ by Homeward Legal /First Time Buyer
Green mortgages could help households save money on repayments and on their energy bills while also reducing emissions.
Read moreBarclays no-deposit deal on FTB mortgage
09 Jul, 2019/ by Homeward Legal /First Time Buyer
A mortgage offer from Barclays for first-time buyers would allow them to borrow without a deposit - if the Bank of Mum and Dad stumps up 10 percent of...
Read moreLeading estate agent cashes in on equity release boom
09 Jul, 2019/ by Homeward Legal /Equity Release
Leading estate agent Knight Frank has set up its own equity release advice service for older homeowners.
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