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House Viewing Checklist: What to Look For and Key Questions to Ask

By lodestone | 21 March 2025
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House Viewing Checklist Viewing potential homes is a significant step in the property-buying process, especially for first-time buyers who may be […]

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Base Rate Holds Steady: What Does It Mean for Mortgages?

By lodestone | 20 March 2025
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The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has announced that the base rate will remain at 4.5%. This decision came […]

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How to deal with Estate Agents

By lodestone | 11 March 2025
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Estate Agent Negotiation Tips Navigating the property market in the UK can feel daunting—especially when it comes to dealing with estate […]

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10 Best Home Improvements for Adding Value

By lodestone | 5 March 2025
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Thinking About Home Improvements? Here’s How to Maximise Your Property’s Value 🏡 When it comes to home improvements, […]

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Find Your Dream Home

By lodestone | 3 March 2025
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Find Your Perfect Property Finding the right property can be both exciting and overwhelming. Whether you’re a first-time […]

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How to Budget & Save a deposit for your First Home

By lodestone | 27 February 2025
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Save for First Home Buying a home is one of the most significant steps you can take on […]

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Mortgage: The Present

By lodestone | 25 February 2025
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The Modern Mortgage Landscape in the UK From Niche to Mainstream What began as a specialised arrangement for […]

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UK Mortgage Rate Outlook

By lodestone | 21 February 2025
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Introduction If you’ve been following the latest economic headlines, you’ll know that UK inflation has reached 3% this […]

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Mortgage: A Surprising Past

By lodestone | 19 February 2025
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From “Dead Pledge” to Dream Homes: Unravelling the History of the Mortgage IntroductionMortgages are such a familiar part […]

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Twas the week before Easter

By Craig Fish | 27 March 2024
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In a week of contrasting movements and regulatory updates, the UK mortgage landscape continues to evolve, presenting both challenges and opportunities for homeowners, investors, and first-time buyers.
With an eye on the horizon, let’s dissect the pivotal developments of the past week, shaping the future of mortgage rates and criteria.

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Navigating Economic Indicators and Trends

By Craig Fish | 23 March 2024
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This week’s insights shed light on the Bank of England’s base rate decision, swap rate trends, lender rate changes, criteria adjustments, inflation data, and the latest property price figures.

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Lodestone Guide to Bridging Finance.

By lodestone | 13 May 2021
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Bridging Finance has become more common in recent years, many enjoy the flexibility they bring, but not all borrowers are familiar with bridging loans. Here’s the Lodestone guide.

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