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Requests for advice on sub-prime mortgages on the rise
30 Nov 2009 10:39 am
· Unbiased.co.uk’s latest Mortgage Advice Drivers report reveals requests for whole of market advice on sub-prime mortgages leaped in October
· First time buyers looking for whole...
Unbiased.co.uk’s unique Professional Connections service goes live
19 Nov 2009 11:41 am
· Unbiased.co.uk’s unique Professional Connections service has gone live, allowing participating IFAs, mortgage brokers and solicitors to link up with other professional advisers across...
2.5 million homeowners ‘trapped’ in their own homes
9 Nov 2009 03:55 pm
· 2.5 million homeowners have been living in their current house for longer than they originally planned*
· Of those ‘trapped’ homeowners, one in four (24%)** are...
First-time buyer mortgage enquiries reach a peak in September
22 Oct 2009 03:39 pm
· Unbiased.co.uk’s latest Mortgage Advice Drivers report reveals requests for advice on first time buyer mortgages has increased to an all time high of 51%...
David Elms to step down as Chief Executive of IFA Promotion
30 Sep 2009 12:57 pm
30 September 2009
David Elms is to step down as Chief Executive of IFA Promotion on the 10th October 2009 as a result of being...
Britain’s wasted mortgage years
22 Sep 2009 10:36 am
· Research suggests over half of tracker mortgage holders are still not taking advantage of historic low rates to overpay on their home-loan
· Of these, one...
Generate new business leads via Unbiased.co.uk's new Professional Connections service
16 Sep 2009 11:05 am
· Unbiased.co.uk launches unique Professional Connections service allowing IFAs, mortgage brokers and solicitors to find and link up with other professional advisers across the...
First time buyer mortgage enquiries on the increase
1 Sep 2009 10:11 am
· Unbiased.co.uk’s latest Mortgage Advice Drivers report reveals requests for advice on first time buyer mortgages has increased to 43% in July
· Requests for re-mortgage advice...
Consumer demand for whole of market mortgage advice remains high
26 Aug 2009 12:58 pm
Today’s ‘mortgage maze’ puzzles almost one in four (23%), leading to a loss of confidence in choosing a new mortgage deal without professional mortgage...
Almost 5 million homeowners* ride out the storm on record low standard variable rate mortgages
17 Aug 2009 10:03 am
27% of homeowners are now on their lender’s standard variable rate now compared to only 23% earlier in 2009
One in four (25%) homeowners who...
Enquiries from those looking to re-mortgage jumps in June
10 Aug 2009 09:22 am
· Unbiased.co.uk’s latest Mortgage Advice Drivers report reveals requests for advice on re-mortgaging increased to a third (33%) of all consumer requests in June
· First...
To fix or not to fix! Top tips for choosing a mortgage
10 Jul 2009 09:54 am
· Unbiased.co.uk’s media mortgage advisers offer their tips for getting a mortgage in the current climate
· Visit Unbiased.co.uk to find a local whole of market...
“Myth-busting” the mortgage market
7 Jul 2009 01:36 pm
· Brits believe salary multiples to obtain a mortgage have worsened since Q1 2009, with the average believed to be at 3.1 times an...
David Elms, chief executive of Unbiased.co.uk, the professional advice website, comments on mortgage lenders offering better deals to those in negative equity:
22 Jun 2009 04:44 pm
“The news that some lenders are offering those in negative equity better repayment options may come as a blow to first time buyers looking...
Mortgage market still baffling for first time buyers
17 Jun 2009 08:53 am
· Unbiased.co.uk’s latest Mortgage Advice Drivers report reveals how nearly half (44%) of all consumer requests for details of local whole of market mortgage advisers...
Has the recession burst the buy-to-let bubble?
9 Jun 2009 10:25 am
Nearly a third of Brits believe buy-to-let property investments are going to make a loss in the current climate
Generation gap: 10% of over 55s...
Recession reality leads to ‘reluctant landlords'
18 May 2009 12:02 pm
Nearly 5 million homeowners have already considered renting their home or a room
A third of these are considering letting to avoid making a loss...
Public predicts no property market green shoots before 2010 but prospective buyers are flexing their muscles
7 Apr 2009 04:06 pm
Most Brits (58%) do not think house prices will begin to recover before 2010
Almost one in five younger adults (18-34) still holding off buying...
Tracker mortgage borrowers risk squandering low rate benefits
30 Mar 2009 02:27 pm
Research suggests over half of tracker mortgage holders are not taking advantage of historic low rates to pay down more of their home-loan
Of these,...
Have I NOT got mortgage tips for you!
6 Mar 2009 11:40 am
· Credit crunch confusion strikes Britain’s fair-weather mortgage gurus, as 37% lose confidence in guiding friends through the mortgage maze
· 10 million (36%) would-be DIY borrowers...
Richard Winder, spokesperson for professional advice website Unbiased.co.uk, comments on today’s 0.5% cut in Base Rate
5 Mar 2009 12:30 pm
“The Bank of England has now exhausted almost all of its rate-cutting ammunition, and all eyes will be on lenders to see whether recent...
No one will lend to us – or will they?!
19 Feb 2009 03:21 pm
Unbiased.co.uk reveals mortgage market myths and misconceptions
One in ten think an average borrower needs a 40% deposit to get a reasonable mortgage deal, and...
David Elms, Chief Executive of professional advice website Unbiased.co.uk, comments on the latest 0.5% base rate cut
5 Feb 2009 12:06 pm
“The expectation among borrowers is that interest rates will hit rock bottom in March, but many of those who have been playing a waiting...
Bargain hungry borrowers fix sights on 'remortgage March'
4 Feb 2009 08:53 am
March will see the lowest base rate level according to the British public
Borrowers are holding out for fixed rate below 4% before fixing their...
Unbiased.co.uk re-launches as ‘The professional advice website'
29 Jan 2009 12:01 am
UK’s first dedicated portal to match consumers with a range of local, professional advisers
‘Find an IFA’ and ‘Find a mortgage adviser’ local searches on...
David Elms, from Unbiased.co.uk comments on the latest 0.5% base rate cut
8 Jan 2009 01:37 pm
“Over recent months, plunging rates have brought welcome relief for homeowners with tracker mortgages. But today's further cut will lead more lenders to impose...