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2019 year-end house prices
The latest UK House Price Index figures show that September 2019 saw the average house price stand at £234,370.
Compared with the previous month, property prices have fallen by 0.2%, though year on year, they have risen by 1.3%.
As the end of the year approaches, we think Rightmove sum things up pretty well when they say: ‘Looming election deters sellers but cheaper prices tempt buyers’. We do seem to find ourselves in a swings and roundabouts situation.
2019 year-end mortgage lending market
As always, the market differs by region and fluctuates according to the season. Therefore, adding external variables like the current economic and political situation in the UK, can skew things, somewhat. Typically, during the autumn and winter months, the lending market is quieter.
The general election candidates for the Chorley Constituency
With a combination of factors currently influencing the mortgage market, the imminent General Election being one of them, we thought it would be a good idea to take a look at who will be standing locally.
In no particular order, they are: Sir Lindsay Hoyle, Mark Brexit-Smith, an independent candidate and James Melling for the Green Party.
November 2019 Bank of England base rate
Since 1997, interest rates have been discussed monthly by the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC). This was done to de-politicize the decision, which had previously been done on an ‘as needed’ basis by the incumbent chancellor of the exchequer.
Offset mortgages: term and payment reduction options
An Offset mortgage links your easily accessible Offset savings account to your mortgage.
Your savings offset the mortgage interest you pay meaning the mortgage interest rate you are charged is reduced.
You can either reduce your monthly payments or the mortgage term, whichever you prefer.
