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Care Needed With Mortgage Rescue Firms
Home owners who are struggling to keep up with their mortgage repayments are being hounded by so-called "mortgage rescue firms" who promise to save potential evictees from home repossession. The cost of borrowing has increased considerably over the past year due to rising interest rates. Previously low mortgage repayments have increased... Read
By: michael sterios | 04/02/2008 | Finance
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What Is A Mortgage Lender?
In the UK, there are many different types of mortgage lender, each offering something different from the other. This choice has led to a lot of confusion on the part of anyone looking to buy a house, especially since it's so important to get your decision right first time. Contrary to... Read
By: michael sterios | 04/02/2008 | Finance
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When Should You Remortgage Your Home?
If you're a homeowner, you'll know only too well the cost of owning a house. With ongoing maintenance costs, council tax and more, often being a homeowner is at the expense of things like holidays and new cars. However, this needn't be the case, with remortgages proving extremely popular over... Read
By: michael sterios | 04/02/2008 | Finance
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Stopping The Home Repossession Process
It may fee as though you have no option other than to surrender your property when facing home repossession. This is not true, however, as there are options to consider which can help to stop repossession of you home and save you from eviction. Repossession is one of the most devastating... Read
By: michael sterios | 04/02/2008 | Real Estate
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Benefits of Selling your Home Privately
On face value it can appear as though selling your home privately does not make financial sense. This is particularly the case where you are offered a price that represents a large discount off the price you wish to achieve on the open market. Read
By: michael sterios | 03/02/2008 | Real Estate
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Improve your House Before Selling Privately
If you have decided to sell your house privately and avoid the hassle and expense of employing an estate agent you may need to give your home a makeover first. Selling your home by yourself can be a great idea however it may require a through clean and some modernisation first. Read
By: michael sterios | 03/02/2008 | Real Estate
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Self-certification Mortgages Explained
With the uncertainty of the job market in the UK today, more and more people are turning to working for themselves. While this can be a positive step in that it means you don't answer to anyone but yourself, it can also open up another set of problems. The biggest... Read
By: michael sterios | 26/01/2008 | Finance
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Your Guide To Getting A Mortgage
With buying a house the biggest single financial outlay you're likely to make in your life, making sure you get the right mortgage for you is extremely important. However, with a little bit of forward planning and some research, as well as making use of the experts in the home-buying... Read
By: michael sterios | 26/01/2008 | Finance
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Cashing in on Repossession Property
With the number of repossession properties on the rise there are a large number of companies and individuals who have begun invest in properties owned by people in financial distress. Read
By: michael sterios | 26/01/2008 | Real Estate
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Tips for Stopping Repossession
If you are trying to stop repossession of your property, there are several things you can do to help the process. Read
By: michael sterios | 26/01/2008 | Real Estate