Regulator’s proposals for stricter curbs on lending would ban “self-certification” loans and toughen the affordability tests borrowers must pass
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FSA sees ‘common sense’ on mortgage overhaul
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FSA sees ‘common sense’ on mortgage overhaul
Q&A: mortgage reform
What do the FSA’s proposals mean for you?
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Q&A: mortgage reform
‘Avoid banks for care home fee advice’
Consumers are being urged to independent advice on how to pay for care home fees after HSBC was this week levied a record £10m fine for mis-selling
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‘Avoid banks for care home fee advice’
Co-op cuts mortgage rates
The move comes in a week when more lenders have announced rate rises on a number of their mortgages
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Co-op cuts mortgage rates
Barclays to offer 90% mortgages
Barclays has re-entered the high loan-to-value mortgage market with a new range of products offering up to 90% of a property’s value
Top tips for first-time buyers
Ten ways for new buyers to get on to the property ladder
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Top tips for first-time buyers
Lock in to cheap mortgages, say brokers
Homeowners advised to lock in to a cheap mortgage, as two-year fixed-rates have fallen to their lowest level – but funding costs are set to rise
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Lock in to cheap mortgages, say brokers
Property investors drawn to London
Non-European governments, private equity investors and funds pour more than £8bn into commercial property
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Property investors drawn to London
Leeds launches lowest fixed-rate loan
The lowest-ever two-year fixed-rate mortgage at 1.99 per cent launched on Tuesday by Leeds Building Society
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Leeds launches lowest fixed-rate loan
Leaseholders take action against managing agents
A growing number of UK leaseholders are taking action against their property’s managing agents over poor service and overcharging
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Leaseholders take action against managing agents
