Mortgages

11:18, 23 APR 2025

'I won a £3 million mansion - but here's why I put it up for sale just weeks later'

Uttam Parmar, 58, from Leicestershire, won a breathtaking house in Cornwall after buying a £25 Omaze prize draw ticket

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Mum, 60, took own life after DWP rejected her PIP application and mortgage went up £600 a month

Kathleen Moore saw her application for benefits rejected and her mortgage payments shoot up

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'I bought my first house with a £5k deposit - I never thought it was possible'

Rachelle O’Brien, 35, from Middleton had almost given up hope of owning her own home when she came across a life-changing mortgage deal

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What the 'bigger than expected' drop in UK inflation now means for interest rates and mortgages

Consumer Price Index (CPI) has fallen to 2.6 percent in March and is now edging closer towards the Bank of England's 2 percent target

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How much homes now cost in every UK region as house prices soar to 'record high'

April has marked the first time a record high has been set since May 2024, property website Rightmove said

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Warning issued to anyone looking for a new mortgage deal after Donald Trump tariffs

A mortgage expert is advising homeowners to 'be careful'

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Major lender launches 'no deposit' mortgages for anyone wanting to buy their council house

'We’re removing the need for buyers to have any deposit at all, helping many completely sidestep their largest barrier to home ownership'

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'It took 16 years, but we've finally stopped paying someone else's mortgage'

Monika and Damian’s success at getting on the property ladder offers hope to millions of renters who are in a similar boat

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Home buyers warned of major stamp duty changes coming into force

Today (March 31) is the last day you can complete on a property before the new stamp duty thresholds come into effect

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'Why would we ever buy a house when renting is this good?'

Jack, 28, and his partner Ray put off their plans to get on the property ladder as soon as they stepped through the doors of a new development in Greater Manchester

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Mortgage expert warns of two common mistakes that could get your application rejected 'instantly'

Taking note of these errors ensures you improve your chances of approval and secure the best mortgage deal

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Dad took 'huge risk' when he quit 70k a year job - but it was all worth it

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Alex Leptert wants his business to be the "go to place" for the North West

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Cheap homes you can buy in Greater Manchester for less than £100k - and they aren’t going to auction

These five bargain properties have just been put on the market and are likely to get snapped up quick

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'I live rent-free in a shipping container and spend just £260 a month on bills'

Robyn Swan, 33, sold all of her belongings and moved out of her home to live off-grid with her partner

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Stamp duty calculator: Exactly how much more tax homeowners and first-time buyers will pay from April 1

Home buyers have just weeks left to complete on their house sales before major stamp duty changes come into force

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The 10 cheapest UK areas for first-time buyers with house prices from £84,000

Getting a foot on the property ladder is much more affordable in these ten parts of the UK

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House hunters urged to 'act now' as house prices 'slashed' ahead of stamp duty increase

It is just weeks until the new stamp duty changes come into force which will affect millions of homeowners

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First-time buyers now face paying extra £4,200 a year on their mortgage

Rightmove suggests the typical first-time buyer in Britain is now facing paying a mortgage of £940 per month, compared with £590 per month five years ago

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First-time buyers warned of five biggest mistakes that will leave you out of pocket

Experts have shared the dos and dont's when taking your first step on the property ladder

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The salary you need to buy a home in every Greater Manchester borough

House prices vary across the region, with some areas requiring a much higher income than others

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'I thought we were going to end up homeless - then our lives changed forever'

Struggling single mum Ramona, 45, won a life-changing £500k to buy a new home and give her kids a better future

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Santander pulls mortgage deals from market just a week after being launched

Several banks introduced sub four percent mortgage deals after the Bank of England cut interest rates to 4.5 percent

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Warning issued to homeowners after UK inflation 'unexpectedly' rises

Mortgage holders are set to be affected by the surprise jump in inflation figures

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UK's 10 most affordable areas for first-time buyers revealed - only one north west town made the list

These areas have the best house price to average earnings ratio across the country

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