Five-year buy-to-let mortgage rates available today are among the cheapest ever seen, so why aren’t more landlords locking in for longer? In fact when fees and monthly payments are taken into account, one mortgage broker argues five-year fixed rates have never been cheaper. We asked Jeni Browne, of the specialist buy-to-let mortgage broker Mortgages for Business,…
Weather alert – advice
Over the next few days, freezing temperatures are expected across Britain, bringing the risk of property damage in some areas.Burst pipes can cause damage worth up to £100,000, but by taking a few precautions you could substantially reduce the likelihood of damage to your home and belongings.During freezing weather, follow these simple precautions: Leave the…
How much your house prices are going to rise by in 2018
House prices are set to rise next year – though at a slower pace than previous years. The average house will increase by one per cent in 2018, driven by a shortage of homes for lower and middle income earners. The increase is a slowdown from this year, which saw house prices increase by 1.2…