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Fool.co.uk - Property and Home Headlines
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Today's top headlines from The Motley Fool
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Why Tracker Mortgages Aren’t As Cheap As You Think
Tracker mortgages might seem like a good idea today, but they could become a whole lot more expensive tomorrow.
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New Build Mortgages Are Still Restricted
There is a market for new build properties as prices fall, but can borrowers easily secure a mortgage?
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Falling House Prices Bring Out Potential Buyers
Lower house prices have triggered an increase in ‘new buyer enquiries’ for homes. But that doesn’t mean the property market has hit bottom.
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Is It Time To Go For A Fixed Rate?
With the Base Rate at an all-time low is now a good time to fix your mortgage rate?
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Sellers Need To Reduce Their Prices
If you’re not willing to cut your price dramatically, you’d better be able to rent out your property or sit out the fall in the market.
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Are There Any Bad Credit Mortgages Left?
It is very hard to get a mortgage if you have a history of financial problems -- but it is possible
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House Prices Rise Again - Maybe
A survey from Halifax suggests that house prices rose in January, but it’s probably just a blip.
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Self-Employed Borrowers: Go Away!
HBOS brands have withdrawn from self-cert and sub-prime mortgage lending and tightened all new build criteria.
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Is Woolwich’s Lowest Ever Fixed-Rate Mortgage Any Good?
Woolwich has launched a new fixed-rate mortgage at 2.29%. Should you sign up?
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How Do Offset Mortgages Compare?
We compare the best offset mortgage deal to other deals.
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The Return Of First-Time Buyers
Are wannabe first-time buyers creeping back? Christina Jordan explains why she is beginning to think now is a good time to buy.
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When You Should Switch Your Mortgage Early
If you’re regretting your decision to go for a fixed rate mortgage, find out if there’s anything you can do about it here.
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Is Getting A Lodger A Good Idea?
If you’re struggling to pay your mortgage or you have lost your job, how about getting a lodger?
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The Best Strategy For Remortgaging
Should you bother switching your homeloan? Or is apathy the best strategy right now?
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The Time To Buy A Bigger Property Is Now
If you're thinking about trading up to a home with two or three bedrooms, things are looking good......
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When You Should Switch Your Mortgage Early
If you’re regretting your decision to go for a fixed rate mortgage, find out if there’s anything you can do about it here.
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How Britons Have Lost Their Place In The Sun
How much would you bet on a recovery in the pound?
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Buy-To-Let Mortgages In 2009
How's the buy-to-let mortgage market shaping up in 2009?
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Pay Off Your Mortgage 9 Years Early
Tumbling mortgage rates means more money in the pocket of homeowners. Rather than spending it on a new plasma TV, you’re much better off paying off your debts, including your house.
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Is It Worth Going To A Mortgage Broker?
Can a mortgage broker still help you find the best deal - or are you better off going direct to the lender?
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In Search Of The 0% Mortgage
Will your mortgage rate ever fall as low as 0%?
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Get What You Want From Your Tenants
Sometimes you just can't know how bad a tenant can be till he happens to you, but you can improve your odds of having the pleasure of a good customer - and a paying one - in an economic downturn.
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Mortgages With Strings Attached
If you get one of these current accounts, you could get access to better mortgage deals. But is it worth it?
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Mortgage Repossessions Double!
The latest data show that house seizures rose by a whopping 92% in the third quarter of 2008. However, these seven safety-nets may save some homeowners...
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10 Top Mortgage Deals
Credit crunch? What credit crunch? Here are five tempting variable rates and five fabulous fixed rate mortgage deals.
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