News @ Walker Beckett Mortgages Ltd
Here is our news blog section to keep you informed about the latest news at Walker Beckett Mortgages and also wider issues in the world of finance.
Pandemic fuels an increase in insurance claims relating to health
Figures released today from the Association of British Insurers and Group Risk Development show that a huge £6.2 billion has been paid out in life insurance…
Borrowing for home improvements goes boom!
Many homeowners are now choosing to stay put, remortgage and improve their existing homes using the funds from remortgaging. Let’s take a look at the numbers behind…
Excellent customer feedback from a ‘Buy-to-let’ investor
“I’ve never used a broker before, but approached Walker Beckett due to some special circumstances with my house purchase…
National house prices have increased at fastest rate in decade
Demand for homes with bigger gardens, multi million-pound country houses and properties by the sea have driven house prices in prime markets…
New Help to Buy Scheme for first time buyers
A new version of the scheme has been launched to support first time buyers in England through an equity loan…
Return of government support to get on the property ladder announced in the Budget
95% mortgages had virtually disappeared during the pandemic but the new scheme announced by Chancellor Rishi Sunak…
Chancellor announces stamp duty holiday extends to end of June
The stamp duty holiday on house purchases has been extended for a further three months, Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced in his Budget.
Choice of mortgage deals at it’s highest in nearly a year
There are currently the most deals to choose from since the impact of the pandemic on the economy in March 2020. The data is encouraging…
2020: The year of the highest growth in house prices in 6 years
Despite the setbacks that the Covid-19 pandemic has caused to many businesses and economies it seems the housing market has boomed during this time.
10 out of 10 service rating for Walker Beckett Mortgages
Steve at Walker Beckett has been fantastic start to finish in assisting me with my mortgage. As a first time buyer he took the time to talk through the options…
Housing market remains stronger than first predicted during October
A market report from Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) reveals the UK housing market performed better in October…
Some things that might drive the housing market in the next 6 months
This fascinating article by Love Property outlines some expert predictions about how these changing times
