January sees rise in mortgage approvals

[ad_1] In response to the Bank of England Money & Credit report which highlights that the number of loan approvals for house purchase stood at 74,581 in January, compared to the average of 70,221 over the previous six months, Adrian Gill, director of Your Move estate agents, commented: “This January spike in mortgage approvals was definitely…

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first time buyer Anika talks about her first mortgage appointment

[ad_1] In the first of a series of blogs we’ll be following Anika, a first time buyer, as she embarks on her journey to buying her first home. Today Anika offers an insight into what it is like to have a mortgage appointment and gives an honest view about the steps she is taking to improve her chances of buying. I’ve…

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December 2015 – Scotland House Price Index

[ad_1] Strongest Scottish house price growth for seven months Property price rises accelerate in December, showing the fastest year-on-year increase since May Average home values bounce back from summer slip to reach £170k, after 2.5% rise across 2015 But Aberdeen sees steepest house price drop over 2015 (-6.8%), as demand dips due to falling oil…

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Wayne Hills Fire-Walks Against Juvenile Diabetes

[ad_1] On 20th March Wayne Hills, Branch Manager in Faversham, will be taking part in a fire-walking charity event to raise money for diabetics research through the Diabetes Research Foundation Ltd (JDRF). Wayne explains: “My nephew, sister and some friends have Type 1 Diabetes which isn’t caused by poor diet or an unhealthy lifestyle but…

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Your Move Chris Stonock receives gold award

[ad_1] Your Move Chris Stonock has been accredited with the Gold Award by Investors in People.  This is the second award received by the company.  In 2012 the business was awarded the bronze standard. “It’s a fantastic achievement by the colleagues” said MD Chris Stonock.  “It’s very tough to achieve the Gold Standard but the…

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Daniel Szasz plays football for Cancer

[ad_1] Daniel Szasz, Sales Branch Manager at Park Gate, Southampton is taking part in a fundraising football tournament, part of the ‘Football for Cancer’ initiative. Daniel was inspired to fundraise following the challenges faced by his father who suffered from cancer some years ago and who still suffers from the aftermath of treatment despite being given the all…

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Were you our lucky Valentine’s Day winner?

[ad_1] It’s congratulations to Catherine B from Derby, who won the stunning bunch of roses from last month’s survey. If you weren’t the lucky winner, fear not, we have some top tips taken from the survey results to ensure you are still a winner this Valentine’s Day.  Top gifts for Valentine’s Day One of the…

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January 2016 – England & Wales House Price Index

[ad_1] House prices jump £700 in January Home values rose 0.2% (£688) last month, as the average house price in England and Wales breaks the £290,000 barrier Property prices now increasing at twice the pace of earnings, up 5.5% annually compared to 2.1% salary growth Biggest monthly boost in Bournemouth with a 2.9% (£7,371) upswing…

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The Bank of Mum and Dad

[ad_1] Your Move recently reported* that the average deposit for a first time buyer (FTB) is £25,292. With the average price for a first time buyer home being £152,470*, this is more than 10% of the value of an average property and 64.3% of an average FTB income. For some it’s a challenge to raise that amount…

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