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.
Homemovers take action during festive holidays: Rightmove
The period between Boxing Day and the start of 2022 was the busiest on record for Homemovers, says Rightmove…
Merry Christmas from Walker Beckett Mortgages
Walker Beckett Mortgages Ltd would like to wish you a Merry Christmas. All the best for 2022.
Interest rates: What are they and why do they matter?
The Bank of England has voted to keep interest rates at the record low level of 0.1%, but has signalled they are likely to go up in the “coming months”…
Mortgage prices increase ahead of potential bank rate rise
Some of the nation’s biggest lenders have raised their mortgage rates in the past couple of weeks, and according to many in the industry…
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…
