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Updates from Refresh Mortgage Network about the mortgage industry, news and insights that impact brokers and consumers.
Half of UK homes saw rise in value in 2024, says Zoopla
Recovery was slower in the Southeast with just over a third of homeowners seeing an increase in value
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ONS reveals unexpected growth of 3.3% in UK house prices
Annual house price growth in the UK raced ahead in November
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Brokers blamed for ‘steering’ borrowers towards loans with later rate rises, says BoE
A new paper suggests that an increased reliance on brokers since 2014 has seen some customers exploited
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Cash buyers paying thousands less for homes compared to mortgage holders
New analysis from MPowered Mortgages finds that cash buyers are paying £28,000 less on average compared to mortgage holders
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Mortgage approvals see post-Budget dip, says Bank of England
The BoE’s Money and Credit report reveals November approvals fell short of forecast
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UK house prices end year on strong note
House prices increased by a total of 0.7% month on month in December
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Homeowners spend an average of nine years in their home before moving
Property owners in the Northeast move the soonest, while London homeowners take the longest.
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Interest rates held at 4.75% by Bank of England
Growth prospects downgraded by central bank while risk of persistent inflation highlighted
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ONS construction figures reveal small decline in October
Overall the economy grew by 0.1% in the three-month period to October
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Buyers told their offers must be accepted before Christmas to avoid new stamp duty charges
As announced in the last budget, Stamp Duty Land Tax charges will change from 1 April, 2025
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Average house prices hit new record high after rising for fifth consecutive month, says Halifax
Northern Ireland continues to see the highest year on year house price increase
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House prices unexpectedly grow at the fastest rate in two years, says Nationwide
Month on month UK house prices accelerated from 3.7% from 2.4% in October
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