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Mortgage news on Friday 20 April 2012 for the UK released by mortgage brokers and mortgage lenders and other financial sources. 20 April 2012 online news and press releases for the mortgage industry provided by the leading mortgage advisers and lenders directory. Search here for online news releases on 20/04/2012
- Investors count losses on Detroit property
Three years ago, repossessed homes in the US city were offered at knock-down prices for investors in the UK and Europe. Backers have been left with derelict and untenanted properties
Fri 20th Apr 2012 6:45pm - Can I leave a property to friends under French law?
I would rather leave my house to my friends than to my sister – but I am worried about the intestacy rules if I rely on a UK will
Fri 20th Apr 2012 6:47pm - SPF Private Clients sets up bridging arm
SPF Private Clients is moving into bridging and launching SPF Short Term Finance.
Fri 20th Apr 2012 10:47am - Manchester cuts back on interest-only lending
Manchester Building Society is cutting back on its interest-only lending and says it will now only offer it through selected brokers.
Fri 20th Apr 2012 2:38pm - Self-build mortgages set to rocket 141% in three years
Self-build mortgages are expected to rocket 141% over the next three years, according to a report by the National Self-build Association.
Fri 20th Apr 2012 12:59pm - Barclays CEO Bob Diamond agrees to stricter bonus terms
Bank responds to shareholder pressure by linking half of chief executive’s deferred bonus to its return on equity.
Fri 20th Apr 2012 11:16am - Tenants struggling to meet their rental payments
An increasing number of tenants are struggling to pay their rental payments on time, according to the latest figures from the Association of Letting Agents.
Fri 20th Apr 2012 9:30am - How to manage an interest-only mortgage
The FSA says 1.3 million people have an interest-only mortgage that matures by 2020 with no way to repay the capital. We show you how to manage the interest-only mortgage timebomb.
Fri 20th Apr 2012 11:01am - Average cost of renting down to £705pm, says LSL
LSL Property services reports that the average cost of renting in England and Wales fell by 0.3 per cent to £705 per month in March.
Fri 20th Apr 2012 9:22am - Overseas Mortgage Update: Spanish Lending, Chinese Spending & Irish Trending?
Highlights Spanish banks poised with new lending conundrum Chinese property buyers taking international market by storm Irish property shows long term potential Commentary According to Global Property Guide’s (GPG) survey of house prices, which covers the world’s main price indices, the downturn in prices is gathering pace. For investors this is definitely a classic buyer’s market. House prices fell in 22 countries in 2011, of the 35 countries for which Q4 house price statistics are available, and rose in only 13. With the world economy still struggling to recover GPG lists high unemployment, worries over sovereign debt levels and weak consumer confidence as the major reasons for the continued pressure on house prices worldwide.
Fri 20th Apr 2012 10:53am - Can I leave a property to friends under French law?
I would rather leave my house to my friends than to my sister – but I am worried about the intestacy rules if I rely on a UK will
Fri 20th Apr 2012 6:47pm - Investors count losses on Detroit property
Three years ago, repossessed homes in the US city were offered at knock-down prices for investors in the UK and Europe. Backers have been left with derelict and untenanted properties
Fri 20th Apr 2012 6:45pm
