September 2011 from Gateway Homes

The number of people in the UK struggling to pay their rent is on the up, according to one debt advice charity. Money Advice Trust has reported a 84 per cent increase in the number of people calling their National … Read more →

The number of new mortgages approved rose to the highest level in almost two years in August, according to new figures. Statistics released by the Bank of England today (September 29th) indicate that 52,410 mortgages were approved in August, this … Read more →

Individuals experiencing financial problems are now far more likely to inform their partners than keep their issues secret, a charity reports. National debt charity Consumer Credit Counselling Service (CCCS) has reported a significant increase in the number of people sharing … Read more →

First-time buyers living in the North manage to climb onto the housing ladder, according to the Halifax. Research by the banking group shows that while the average first-time buyer in the UK is 29, up North the figure generally drops. … Read more →

Despite fears that the summer season could be a bad period for the property market, itit appears to have fared better than expected, according to one group. According to the National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA), their members saw an … Read more →

Ambitious Brits are spending an average of £1,171 each year attempting to renovate and decorate their homes to emulate those featured in design programmes on TV, according to a new survey. Research conducted by esure home insurance, shows that house-proud … Read more →

Young people set themselves a life target of owning their own home by the age of 30, according to new research. In a survey by the Buildings Societies Association (BSA), more than eight out of ten young people aged between … Read more →

There is growing confidence within the mortgage intermediary sector, according to recent research. Information published by the Intermediaries Mortgage Lenders Association (IMLA) today (September 20th) shows 34 per cent of intermediaries believe standard mortgage business levels will increase in the … Read more →

Disparity between the amounts required for housing deposits compared to individuals’ pay levels are causing first time buyers to delay joining the housing market, a study shows. Research from first direct shows the average house deposit rose almost tenfold since … Read more →

One in three workers in the UK currently has neither a company nor private pension in place, according to new research. Information published by Prudential shows women are less likely to save, with 41 per cent currently having no pension … Read more →

Following the publication of the independent Land and Society Commission Report, a leading organisation has affirmed its support for plans to work more closely with local communities. The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has released a statement pledging to … Read more →

Property buyers experienced a boost in Q2 as new commitments to lending totalled £40 billion, according to new data. New figures released by the Financial Services Authority today (August 13th) show commitments are up 13 per cent on the previous … Read more →

July was a good month for both property buyers and those looking to sell their home fast, with both the number of loans awarded to homeowners up and the value of loans increasing, according the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML). … Read more →

Over one third of Britons (36 per cent) believe that their grandparents are great role models for money management and property advice, yet just one in ten are taking financial advice from them, it has been revealed. This data emerged … Read more →

Parents still continue to open savings accounts for youngsters, which could become a real boost to them when they become property buyers – after all, they are being taught the value of money from day one, according to a new … Read more →

Smokers who embrace their habit in their home could be reducing the value of their property should they want to sell their house fast, according to new research. Property search engine Globrix.com carried out the survey and discovered that one … Read more →

Property buyers looking to sell their homes fast could find that they could get more money for their assets in a market that is once again waking up to the increasing popularity of bricks and mortar. A recent feature for … Read more →

Moving house is regularly cited as one of the most stressful experiences for individuals, so to help ease the strain, the National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA) have offered tips to make it a hassle-free experience. Stressing that planning was … Read more →

The level of UK personal debt now stands at £1,451 billion, according to the latest statistics from a leading charity. Data collected by Credit Action published today (September 2nd) puts the average household debt for September – including mortgages – … Read more →

Although house prices declined very slightly in August, on the whole prices remained fairly stable, according to Nationwide. Data published as part of their monthly price index shows that houses declined by 0.6 per cent in August compared to the … Read more →