School Catchment Areas For Top Primary Schools Can Add Almost 5% To Property Value

Aug. 3 | According to figures released by Nationwide buildign society, parents are willing to pay over the odds to live close to a top primary school.

Government Consider Capping Rates On Legal Loan Sharks

Aug. 2 | The government is set to stop the rise in unregulated loans from legal loan sharks. Some lenders are charging as much as 2500% annual interest. A campaign has launched to demand action to stop legal loan sharking.

Mortgage Lenders Continue To Ration Loans For Home Buyers

Aug. 2 | The number of mortgage deals available has risen from 1414 at the start of the year to 2351 now. According to financial information service Moneyfacts this is a 66% increase from January this year.