Tag: homebuyers
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Stamp duty changes push 1 in 4 homebuyers out of the market
For thousands of hopeful homebuyers across the UK, the dream of owning a home is slipping further out of reach. As stamp duty reforms loom, many are racing against time to complete their purchases before a sudden tax hike makes homeownership even more unaffordable. With new thresholds set to take effect on April 1, experts…
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First-Time Homebuyers: Finding the Right Mortgage Lender
Buying your first property is undoubtedly exciting, but it may also feel overwhelming, especially regarding mortgages. Finding a suitable mortgage lender will be necessary to buy a house in Puerto Rico. If you are unsure about locating suitable mortgage lending service providers and ways to get started, do not worry. Researching Puerto Rico mortgage lenders…
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Mortgage price war heats up as rates fall below 4%: homebuyers urged to act fast
A mortgage price war has erupted among major UK lenders, with Santander, Barclays, and Nationwide all launching deals below 4% for the first time since November. The rate cuts come as the Bank of England’s recent decision to lower the base rate to 4.5% fuels competition among lenders as more people look to secure cheaper…
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Virtual Reality for Homebuyers – Interview with Teatime Research
I visited the newly formed virtual reality startup Teatime Research, tried out their Showroom app demo, and interviewed the team. They let me step into a virtual apartment house, move around, and modify it to my liking. The experience was great! Present during my interview were four of the six co-founders: Sakari Salli (CEO), Paavo…