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Bank of England Holds Interest Rates: What It Means for You

Oliver Meddick By Oliver Meddick

Published 22nd September 2023

The Bank of England (BoE) has made a significant decision to keep interest rates unchanged. But what does this mean for you?

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Recent Drop in Mortgage Rates Explained

Peter Joseph By Peter Joseph

Published 19th September 2023

In the ever-changing realm of mortgage rates, the past six weeks have witnessed a notable transformation...

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Driving down inflation: What the decrease really means

Oliver Meddick By Oliver Meddick

Published 21st August 2023

Following the positive announcement of the decrease in June, the rate of inflation has fallen for a second consecutive month.

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The chess game of interest rates: Lenders make their move!

Mia Joseph By Mia Joseph

Published 14th August 2023

In a game of chess, players make strategic moves in response to those made by their opponents. Much like this, lenders carefully calculate their plans to encourage buyers back to the property market.

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Base interest rate rise sparks optimism in the property market

Oliver Meddick By Oliver Meddick

Published 10th August 2023

There are early signs of optimism in the property market following the latest announcement from the Bank of England. Read more now!

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Doors open for first-time buyers as landlords sell up

Peter Joseph By Peter Joseph

Published 26th July 2023

The outlook is getting better for first-time buyers as more landlords leave the market. Find out more about how the landlord's exit can keep the market moving!

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Good news for the property market as inflation falls!

Mia Joseph By Mia Joseph

Published 20th July 2023

The property market welcomes news that inflation has fallen as it paves the way for better things to come! We consider what this could mean for the property market.

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The chess game of Interest Rates: Understanding the strategy behind the increase

Oliver Meddick By Oliver Meddick

Published 26th June 2023

We think the rising interest rates can be better explained in terms of a chessboard, which brings us to ask: is there simply a clever game being played here?

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House prices reach record high in May

Peter Joseph By Peter Joseph

Published 31st May 2023

Our COO, Oliver Meddick, shares his insights on the May price increase and what this could mean for the property market moving forward.

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Home Legal Direct’s Premium Home Buyers Protection Insurance explained

Published 13th April 2023

We understand that buying a home can, at times, go wrong. Home Legal Direct offers insurance to protect you, in the event of this happening, and to give you that added peace of mind. Protecting Our ClientsA

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Lenders set to go head to head over fixed rate mortgage offerings

Kay Crosse By Kay Crosse

Published 10th February 2023

HSBC Break 4% Threshold with 3.99% Five-Year Fixed Rate MortgageHSBC appear to be the first to break the 4% threshold with a 3.99% five-year fixed rate mortgage offering, the first since 2022’s hike. Since

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Sale and purchase conveyancing guide

Oliver Meddick By Oliver Meddick

Published 31st January 2023

ContentCan I use the same conveyancer if buying and selling a property?What are the differences when buying and selling a property?Does the information in the welcome pack differ depending if you are a

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Property survey guide

Oliver Meddick By Oliver Meddick

Published 30th January 2023

What type of property survey is right for you?RICS Property SurveysA property survey is an important part of the process when buying a property. Choosing the right survey will help highlight any serious

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Equity release guide

Oliver Meddick By Oliver Meddick

Published 30th January 2023

ContentWhat is equity release?What is a lifetime mortgage?What is a home reversion scheme?What is the difference between equity release and remortgage?How can I use equity release?Is equity release a good

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Transfer of equity guide

Oliver Meddick By Oliver Meddick

Published 30th January 2023

ContentsWhat is a transfer of equity?Why do people transfer equity?What are the types of property transfer when transferring equity?Do I need a conveyancer for transfer of equity?How does transfer of equity

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Remortgage guide

Oliver Meddick By Oliver Meddick

Published 30th January 2023

ContentWhat is the definition of a remortgage?Why should I consider remortgaging?When is it a good time to remortgage?Is an early remortgage possible?How does a remortgage work?Do I need a solicitor when

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Sale conveyancing guide

Oliver Meddick By Oliver Meddick

Published 30th January 2023

ContentsWhat is conveyancing?What is a conveyancer?Do I need a conveyancer when selling a property?How long does conveyancing take?How do I get started with conveyancing?What information is provided in

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Purchase conveyancing guide

Oliver Meddick By Oliver Meddick

Published 30th January 2023

Content1.0 - Conveyancing Process for Buyers1.1 What is the conveyancing process when buying a property?1.2 How long does conveyancing take?1.3 How can the conveyancing process by sped up?1.4 What information

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