Halifax has teamed up with Experian to help potential first-time buyers who find that their credit score is blocking their chance of securing a mortgage. The lender currently approves eight out of ten mortgage applications from first-time buyers but wants to help unsuccessful applicants understand what has spoiled their chances and how to turn things [...]
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Early signs of improvement in property market
February saw some signs of improvement in the UK residential housing sector, with buyer, tenant and mortgage demand increasing, according property services group, Countrywide.
Property viewings increased by 40% across the group’s network of 1,300 estate agency and lettings offices, and the number of house sales agreed also rose 47%, when compared with January, although sales [...]
