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.
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.
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
A housing market mini-boom in post-lockdown
Check out this article from the Guardian which outlines some more facts and figures regarding the market boom
UK’s £37bn July house sales at highest level in last 10 years
In July 2020 more than £37bn worth of property sales were agreed – the busiest month for home buying for 10 years, according to property portal
A new rush in the housing market – make the most of the Stamp Duty Holiday
The Chancellor’s recent announcement of the eight month stamp duty holiday has stirred many buyers and sellers into action as they make the most of this great saving.
