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Mortgage arrear rate in UK at 20 year low
The overall rate of mortgage arrears in the UK is still at a 20 year low with no change between the second and third quarters of 2016, the latest published data shows. According to figures from the Council of Mortgage Lenders some 0.84% of all mortgages recorded arrears, equivalent to more than 2.5% of the […] The post Mortgage arrear rate in UK at 20 year low appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →
Cleaning, damage and decoration cause most disputes in UK rented sector
New research from the Tenancy Deposit Scheme annual survey reveals that cleaning issues make up 57% of all disputes in the private rented sector in the UK. This is more than damage to fixtures and fittings which account for 51% of disputes between landlords and tenants and interior decoration which makes up 32% while rent […] The post Cleaning, damage and decoration cause most disputes in UK rented sector appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →
Low mortgage and interest rates in UK benefitting remortgagers
Remortgaging property owners in the UK are taking full advantage of record low interest rates and the cut to the Bank Rate according to the latest research from surveyors. In October the number of remortgage valuations was 16.8% higher than it was in October 2015 as home owners locked into attractive deals, says the report […] The post Low mortgage and interest rates in UK benefitting remortgagers appeared first on PropertyWire . Continue reading →