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CML – gross buy-to-let lending reaches highest level in four years in 2012
According to the Council of Mortgage Lenders, gross buy-to-let lending reached its highest level in four years in 2012. At £16.4bn, it was 19% higher than the £13.8bn advanced in 2011. Read more »
Treasury holding talks looking at improving access to 95 per cent loan-to-value mortgages
We note that the Treasury is in talks with lenders and mortgage trade bodies to improve access to 95% loan-to-value mortgages. These will look at mortgage indemnity guarantees on some older properties. Read more »
Council of Mortgage Lenders – gross mortgage lending on the up
According to the Council of Mortgage lenders, gross mortgage lending in December reached an estimated £11.7 billion. This brings the estimated total for 2012 up to £143 billion, up from £141 billion in 2011. Read more »
Fall in mortgages rates over last 12 months provided boost to the housing market
According to a study by LSL Property Services, the fall in mortgage rates over the last 12 months has provided a boost to the housing market. Read more »