The mortgage market is being stifled by the requirement for first-time buyers to come forward with large deposits, it has been suggested. According to MyMortgageDirect, conditions may be improving, but they remain difficult for those looking to take their inaugural Read more…

First-time buyer activity is set to remain subdued, despite the plethora of new mortgage deals on the market. According to Mouseprice, it could be two years before first-time buyers get on the property ladder with the same regularity as before Read more…

Mortgage customers have seen a slight rise in house prices over the last month, according to new data from Halifax. The lender’s House Price Index showed a 0.3 per cent increase between June and July, with the typical property now Read more…

A lack of mortgage finance north of the border is restricting Scottish homeowners’ movements, it has been claimed. According to Falkirk-based legal firm Russel + Aitken, many Scots are keen to move into a different house, but find their grand Read more…

British mortgage customers looking for property in London are likely to find that they are investing in the country’s strongest housing market. According to IPINGlobal.com, the performance of the capital’s residential and commercial property industry is helping to pull the Read more…

Brits planning to become first-time buyers should be willing to show their commitment when saving for a mortgage deposit. According to PricedOut, it is essential to show discipline when putting money away for a home loan. Spokesman Matt Griffith explained Read more…

The number of potential first-time buyers saving up for a deposit on their first mortgage may be lower than many would expect. According to new data from Halifax, just 14 per cent of non-homeowners are putting any spare money they Read more…

Britain’s mortgage customers may find that they get a better deal over the coming years after it was revealed that lenders are managing to catch more fraudsters. This has helped limit the damage to their bottom line, which is good Read more…

Mortgage customers may be glad to know that optimism is returning to the British housing market. Mouseprice claimed that people are feeling more positive and homeowners are taking a more upbeat outlook on things. Recent National Association of Estate Agents Read more…

Those looking for low-rate mortgages may be interested to learn that Skipton has launched a new two-year fixed-rate deal at just 2.48 per cent. The lender will look for a 40 per cent deposit and charge fees of £1,995 for Read more…