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These 8 simple things could reduce the value of your home
The latest research from Yopa reveals which simple things can knock as much as -£23,000 off the value of a home, and the easy fixes that...
Mortgage Tree
Feb 234 min read


Why do house sales fall through?
You’ve found your dream home and your offer has been accepted. But you can’t sit back and relax yet. There is a risk the deal could fall...
Mortgage Tree
Feb 236 min read


The Top Buy-to-Let Hotspots of 2024
New research has unveiled the top locations for buy-to-let investment in 2024 while also highlighting the markets driving the investment...
Mortgage Tree
Feb 142 min read


80% of homeowners unaware of potential savings from green mortgages
A recent survey by David Wilson Homes found that 80% of homeowners are not aware of green mortgages and the benefits they offer. Green...
Mortgage Tree
Feb 112 min read


Bank of England cuts interest rates to 4.5%
The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee has voted 7-2 to reduce Bank Rate from 4.75% to 4.5%. Two members preferred to reduce...
Mortgage Tree
Feb 64 min read


Accord extends £5k deposit mortgage offering to flats
Call Mortgage Tree on 07773064911 to take advantage of this great 5K deposit offer! Accord’s £5k Deposit Mortgage will now be available...
Mortgage Tree
Feb 51 min read


42% of landlords unaware of EPC overhaul standards, research reveals
More than two-fifths (42%) of landlords remain unaware that an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of Band C is soon to become...
Mortgage Tree
Feb 32 min read


House price growth softens at the start of 2025 – Nationwide
House price growth has softened as the annual rate of growth slowed to 4.1% in January, compared with 4.7% in December, Nationwide’s ...
Mortgage Tree
Jan 316 min read


Could you get a 1% deposit mortgage?
After the previous government rumoured plans for a 1% deposit mortgage scheme which failed to materialise, one lender launched its own....
Mortgage Tree
Jan 246 min read


How does life insurance work?
When you're buying a house or if you're already a homeowner, make sure you investigate whether you need life insurance or not. We explain...
Mortgage Tree
Jan 248 min read


5 things every first-time buyer should know in 2025
The 2025 property market is shaping up to be full of opportunities. With wages rising faster than house prices and interest rates...
Mortgage Tree
Jan 232 min read


Housing market sees 'promising start to 2025', but uncertainties lie ahead: Rightmove
A record number of early-bird new sellers have come to market since Boxing Day, giving buyers the highest level of choice at the start of...
Mortgage Tree
Jan 214 min read


Tax when buying a house: what you’ll need to pay
The amount of tax you may need to pay when buying a house is increasing in 2025. We look at what’s happening, when, and how much it could...
Mortgage Tree
Jan 176 min read


Overpaying a mortgage by £57 could save nearly £13,000 in interest
By pouring the cost of just three pints each week into their mortgage over the life of the loan, homeowners could save nearly £13,000 in...
Mortgage Tree
Jan 132 min read


First time buyers: Get moving by March or pay £1,000s extra due to stamp duty changes
First time buyers: Get moving by March or pay £1,000s extra due to stamp duty changes First time buyers are being urged to complete their...
Mortgage Tree
Jan 93 min read


Damp and asbestos among key issues homebuyers miss by skipping surveys – Legal & General
Data from Legal & General Surveying Services has revealed that damp and other common issues are often missed by homebuyers who skip...
Mortgage Tree
Jan 82 min read


Getting a mortgage with a new job
Is getting a mortgage with a new job possible and what happens if you change jobs during the house-buying process? We take a look Can I...
Mortgage Tree
Jan 25 min read


10 ways to give your home a mood-boosting makeover
With some dark months still ahead, many of us are looking for ways to boost our moods to beat the winter blues. These 10 easy tweaks to...
Mortgage Tree
Jan 24 min read


Will interest rates be cut in 2025 and by how much?
Yes, it’s expected that interest rates will be cut in 2025. During a video interview with the Financial Times on 4 December, Bank of...
Mortgage Tree
Dec 27, 20241 min read


6 steps to buy your first home sooner
Buying a home, especially for young first-time buyers, can be challenging. Our friends at Klink show you how to achieve home ownership...
Mortgage Tree
Dec 27, 20244 min read
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