A guide to homebuying

Buying at auction

July 2007

Buying at auction is becoming increasingly popular amongst homebuyers, so here is some top tips to help you bag a bargain

Top tips for buying abroad

5 July, 2006

With the rise of low cost airlines, it is now cheaper and easier than ever to fly abroad. So, if your summer holiday has left you wanting more, it could be time for you to buy a place in the sun.



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Need to remortgage but can't?

31 March, 2008

Are you stuck on your lender’s standard variable rate (SVR) and can’t remortgage? Are you about to come to the end of your special deal and can’t get another one?

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Interest-only mortgage 'an option for the debt conscious'

31 March, 2008

Switching to an interest-only mortgage is a viable option for those who fear they might struggle with their payments, one industry body has claimed.

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Northern Rock mortgage customers 'need not worry'

21 February, 2008

There is no need for anyone who has a mortgage with Northern Rock to worry, one expert has said.

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Homebuying news

Advisers can play a key role in support

29 May, 2008

The Association of Independent Financial Advisers (AIFA) and the Association of Mortgage Intermediaries (AMI) believe that financial advisers should play a key role in supporting consumers who are struggling with their finances.This follows...

Building society bosses optimistic

29 May, 2008

New research from the Building Societies Association (BSA) shows that despite the testing market conditions, the majority of building society bosses are optimistic about the year ahead. An overwhelming 70% of bosses said they felt optimistic...



Homebuying in depth

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Extend and improve

February 2008

Do you want to move because you need more space? If that is the case maybe you can simply extend the property you already have. Kathleen Hennessy explains how.

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Equity release Q&A

December/January 2007/08

Equity release is a way for people over 60 to get at the cash locked in the value of their homes. But how does it work, and which are the best schemes? Here Simon Read asks experts to answer readers’ key questions