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Rates change all the time. Keep up to date with the latest activity so you can manage your mortgage and pay-it-off faster.
Counting the cost of mortgage holidays
Mortgage holidays may sound like a great idea, but as usual "all that glistens is not gold".
Firmer rates put brakes on property market
While higher interest rates and pre-election jitters have knocked back house sales, the residential property market is still more bouyant than a year ago.
Mortgage Brokers Association pushes for higher standards
Qualifications for mortgage brokers and a higher media profile for their professional body should help combat the bad press being attracted by some financial operators.
Beware those extra mortgage costs
So you're not caught short when taking out a mortgage, we've put together a checklist of some common costs you'll face.st
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