Three-quarters of landlords avoid homes with EPC levels under C   

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

Almost three-quarters of landlords say they are unlikely to buy a property that has an energy performance certificate rating of less than C, according to Foundation Home Loans data....

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Castle Trust Bank launches heavy refurb bridging product with drawdowns  

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Castle Trust Bank has launched a heavy refurbishment bridging product, with a drawdown facility.    ...

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Advise Wise adds later life best practice package   

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Advise Wise has launched a package to ensure that later life sales are in line with best practice guidelines, in the wake of the regulator’s critical review of marketing...

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House prices in Scotland down following challenging summer summer

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Scotland’s housing market retreated a little in July due to ongoing headwinds from higher interest rates and cost-of-living pressures, according to the latest research from Walker Fraser Steele. ...

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No Down Payment FHA Loans?

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September 18, 2023 Are there no down payment FHA loans? Some borrowers feel the pinch when trying to save up for closing costs, inspections, and the required minimum investment FHA loan...

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Housing inventory gone wild

By: ameer@trustedteam.com

Some of the volatility with new listings data has also hit the active listings data. Two weeks ago, active listings grew by 343; this week, active listings grew by...

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Blend’s new AI-powered chat tool isn’t like the others

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Mortgage tech firm Blend Labs has launched its first AI-powered chat tool, which it says will allow loan officers to be more efficient and offer a far more personalized...

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The green mortgage wave: How sustainable mortgages are changing the game

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If you’re currently in the market for a mortgage, you’ve likely heard the buzz around sustainable or ‘green mortgages.’ With the growing...

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Ask the expert: Remortgaging in later life – what are my options?

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What are the remortgaging options for retirees who would like to build an extension? Mark Gregory, our equity release expert, has a few ideas to help a reader who...

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Buyers are getting cold feet as mortgage rates exceed 7%: Redfin

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Buyers facing high mortgage rates are pulling out of their home-purchase agreements at the highest rate in nearly a year. Nearly 60,000 home-purchase agreements were canceled nationwide in August, equal...

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