Archive for February, 2008

Lenders axe max mortgages

February 27, 2008

With several mortgage lenders withdrawing 125% mortgage products in recent weeks, what does this mean for first-time buyers? Barney McCarthy finds out

Anybody home?

February 22, 2008

That abandoned house halfway down your street is part of a much larger problem than meets the eye. Kate O’Raghallaigh takes a look at Britain’s empty homes.

The Northern Rock saga explained

February 20, 2008

The Northern Rock debacle has rumbled on for almost six months now, but what are the implications for borrowers? Barney McCarthy explains

Time to cash in?

February 15, 2008

With widespread reports of falling house prices, is this the moment first-time buyers have been waiting for? Kate O’Raghallaigh takes a look.

Bonus mortgages in focus

February 14, 2008

Despite ongoing market volatility, Investec has launched a mortgage specifically for city workers with large bonuses. Adam Saville finds out more

Sale and leaseback under the spotlight

February 13, 2008

With the Treasury again being urged to regulate sale and leaseback, Barney McCarthy takes a look at the sector

Time to budget

February 11, 2008

With the cost of living set to rise in 2008, is there anything you can do to help keep on top of your mortgage repayments? Kate O’Raghallaigh investigates.

Behind the Base Rate

February 11, 2008

The latest Base Rate cut has been music to the ears of thousands of borrowers, but what will it mean for you? Barney McCarthy investigates

Rates and ladders

February 8, 2008

What’s happening with mortgage rates at the moment? Your Mortgage takes a look

Repossession fears loom large

February 8, 2008

With the latest repossession figures imminent, Barney McCarthy takes a look at what to expect