http://www.articlealley.com en-us editorial@articlealley.com As prices continue to steadily decline, what options are there for homeowners if they need to make a move urgently but can't afford a larger or more expensive house? What happens when sellers are struggling to get prospective buyers through the door? The ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://timothyfrodsham.articlealley.com/want-to-move-cant-sell-the-house-though-2361874.html 29th September 2011 Continuing in their commitment to provide outstanding customer service to their clients, SJD Accountancy were announced today as finalists in the UK Customer Experience Awards 2011, in the 'Professional Services and Research Agencies' category. Having ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://sjdaccountancy.articlealley.com/sjd-accountancy-announced-as-finalists-in-the-uk-customer-experience-awards-2011-2228096.html 13th May 2011 Taylor Wimpey Plc, the U.K.’s second-largest homebuilder by volume, swung to a 2010 profit after the company sold its UK homes at higher prices. Net profit was £259.3 million compared with a loss of £640.4 million a year earlier, the company said toda... http://www.articlealley.com/http://rivingtoncharlotte.articlealley.com/taylor-wimpey-swings-to-260-million-2010-fy-profit-from-a-640-million-loss-in-2009-2115558.html 15th March 2011 You want to sell your leasehold apartment, but it only has 70 years left to run. This is a critical time and will mean that you need to apply for a leasehold extension You're still feeling confused? Well, it's probably fair to say that most of us morta... http://www.articlealley.com/http://timbishop.articlealley.com/getting-a-mortgage-and-your-lease-extension-1939391.html 08th January 2011 According to the latest report from the Halifax bank, the UK housing market is slowing down again.The banks' latest monthly survey suggests that the recent rise in house prices is showing signs of slowing, with figures showing that prices fell by 0.4% las... http://www.articlealley.com/http://samgooch.articlealley.com/halifax-notes-fall-in-house-prices-1648757.html 12th July 2010 The UK - like much of the other western world - has faced a turbulent and often difficult financial time over the past 2 years or so. The devastating effects of the economic downturn have been easy to see for both UK residents and businesses alike, with t... http://www.articlealley.com/http://elliotcdavidson.articlealley.com/house-prices-back-on-the-climb-1648276.html 12th July 2010 More than 25% of homeowners are paying for their homes with an interest-only mortgage say the Abbey. The reason is obvious - their monthly payments are much less. For example, a £125,000 interest only mortgage at an interest rate of 5% and repayable in 2... http://www.articlealley.com/http://danepearson.articlealley.com/ways-that-you-can-tighten-on-interest-only-mortgages-1605536.html 17th June 2010 Abbey recently stated that over 25% of homeowners decide to take out an interest-only mortgage. It's not hard to see why - the monthly payments are significantly less, just look at this example based on a 25 year £125,000 mortgage at 5%. The interest onl... http://www.articlealley.com/http://danepearson.articlealley.com/fsa-is-making-a-move-to-protect-homeowners-1605519.html 17th June 2010 First Santander, now Nationwide - are banks and building societies killing off the counter service? In November last year, customers hoping to withdraw £30 or less over the counter at Santander branches were told that they'd have to use the ATM. Now, ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://robertpalmer.articlealley.com/nationwide-joins-santander-in-restricting-counter-service-1585601.html 04th June 2010 Several mortgage companies in UK provide a diversified range of mortgage services to consumers in UK. Additionally, mortgage companies in UK are a kind of mortgage lender who works as an investor that lends money secured by a mortgage on real estate. Mort... http://www.articlealley.com/http://hotelreservation0.articlealley.com/leading-mortgage-companies-in-uk-1577777.html 02nd June 2010 Nationwide Building Society has revealed plans that will prevent some customers withdrawing less smaller amounts of money at its branches over the counter.From 7 June Nationwide bank account customers issued with a cash card who want to take out less than... http://www.articlealley.com/http://samgooch.articlealley.com/nationwide-bank-accounts-to-curb-counter-withdrawals-1519526.html 27th April 2010 Residential property prices in the UK rose by 5.9% in 2009 as the real estate market bounced back from last year's double digit declines, according to the latest figures to be published. The average cost of a UK home rose by another 0.4% in December to... http://www.articlealley.com/http://moveforward.articlealley.com/uk-property-prices-up-again-in-december-but-outlook-for-2010-uncertain-latest-figures-show-1380558.html 08th February 2010 Calling the property market has always been an inexact science, but it is proving especially difficult as we enter the new decade. While Hamptons International and Chesterton Humberts expect prices to rise by 3%-5% and 2% respectively during the course ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://aspinallsltd.articlealley.com/the-property-market-in-2010-1344862.html 14th January 2010 This is the third in my series on the prospects for the Housing Market in England and Wales in 2009. Now is the time to reflect and predict what will happen over the next few months. The Good News: Reassuringly, the doomsday scenarios of further ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://paulhajek.articlealley.com/twist-stick-or-bust-how-to-deal-in-the-housing-market-autumnwinter-2009-1271803.html 04th December 2009 Paying by Plastic - debit and credit cards are becoming increasingly popular ways of making payments overseas, or for raising foreign cash, but you must ensure you get the best possible deal. The Nationwide Building Society said recently that more than 65... http://www.articlealley.com/http://michaelchalliner.articlealley.com/paying-by-plastic-on-holiday-1224936.html 10th November 2009 If you are thinking of buying or selling your house soon then you need to be aware of what could happen in the future, though views vary. Estate agents, economists and the general punter try to guess what is going to happen in the stock market. It's a... http://www.articlealley.com/http://wheresmyproperty.articlealley.com/thinking-of-buying-or-selling-your-house-1218273.html 05th November 2009 In the not too distant past, so-called 'notice accounts' emerged as a viable way to get better rates of interest on your money by ensuring that you forewarned the bank should you wish to make a withdrawal. Notice periods could vary from just a week to up ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://marked.articlealley.com/could-there-still-be-life-in-the-old-notice-account-yet-1155291.html 06th October 2009 High Paying Savings Accounts to beat inflation The latest UK retail price index in June 2009 shows an inflation rate of -1.6% so currently the outlook for savers is looking up as over the last few weeks the highest savings rates available on savings acco... http://www.articlealley.com/http://moneysaver.articlealley.com/uk-savings-rates-1033630.html 13th August 2009 Recently released figures by the Nationwide Building Society have suggested that house prices have risen slightly in March. Does that mean that we have reached the bottom of the market? And how has this affected the demand for houses for sale in Cornwall?... http://www.articlealley.com/http://annabarrington.articlealley.com/homes-for-sale-cornwall-1021109.html 07th August 2009 Whether it's Majorca, Morocco or the Maldives, many of us are planning our summer escape. But as departure day looms, you may be panicking about getting it all done in time. Fear not - we've compiled a travel checklist to help you on your way. Don't leave... http://www.articlealley.com/http://marked.articlealley.com/travel-checklist--6-top-tips-for-your-holiday-1009899.html 01st August 2009 Over the last couple of months there have been a few glimmers of hope for the property market in the United Kingdom. While the industry is still obviously in a troubled position the decline has reportedly been slowing and last month certain areas were ev... http://www.articlealley.com/http://samlowe.articlealley.com/is-the-property-recession-finally-coming-to-an-end-985437.html 17th July 2009 Recently released figures by the Nationwide Building Society have suggested that house prices have risen slightly in March. Does that mean that we have reached the bottom of the market? And how has this affected the demand for houses for sale in Cornwal... http://www.articlealley.com/http://annabarrington.articlealley.com/homes-for-sale-cornwall-861979.html 17th April 2009 The final will take place between the two winners from the semi finals which will take place two weeks prior to the final match. The 128th FA cup final will take place on 30th may 2009 at Wembley Stadium; making it the new stadium's third year of hosting ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://periwitny.articlealley.com/english-football--fa-cup-final-2009-784689.html 13th February 2009 Anyone who may fall into the lower income bracket and those with a poor credit record are going to have to pay higher interest rates, up to 19.9%, to enable them to borrow money for a personal loan. It seems very unfair but it has recently emerged that ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://michaelchalliner.articlealley.com/higher-rates-on-personal-loans-for-the-less-well-off-765849.html 22nd January 2009 Ever thought of buying insurance for your laptop? You might not think it's worth it, but just think of the value you might be carrying around the next time you leave the office. A report from silicon.com revealed a sharp rise in laptop theft in the U... http://www.articlealley.com/http://davidlakins.articlealley.com/top-tips-for-buying-laptop-insurance-710632.html 03rd December 2008 The past few years have seen millions of Brits put at increased risk of identity theft by banks, retailers, and government departments who have failed to effectively secure the personal details of their customers and staff. 1 HM Revenue and Customs was... http://www.articlealley.com/http://tristandunston.articlealley.com/identity-theft-7-of-the-uks-worst-ever-data-loss-bungles-629681.html 09th September 2008 Borrowers have been dealt another blow as mortgage giants Nationwide and Woolwich raise rates and the cost of two-year fixed rate mortgages hits a ten-year high. Research by financial information specialist Moneyfacts.co.uk has shown the cost of... http://www.articlealley.com/http://christianward.articlealley.com/nationwide-and-woolwich-pile-on-the-pain-for-borrowers-598601.html 14th August 2008 Those hunting out a mortgage have seen a sudden change over the past six months from a land of plenty to a time of drought. The problem has been driven by the ongoing credit crunch gripping the financial markets, which has led to the supply of money... http://www.articlealley.com/http://christianward.articlealley.com/mortgage-crunch-and-surviving-it-596546.html 13th August 2008 Credit cards have become a prominent part of modern day life with British consumers using them to pay from everything from the household bills to purchasing a new car. More people have also started to use them abroad on their holidays as a convenient way ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://daniellefletcher.articlealley.com/brits-are-taking-more-cash-on-holiday-to-avoid-credit-card-charges-581365.html 20th July 2008 The mortgage market could destined for a better future as lenders continue to offer reduced rates. But with First Direct resuming mortgage lending, the signs suggest that the market could be entering a softer period in the mortgage crunch. First Dir... http://www.articlealley.com/http://mildred.articlealley.com/rate-cut-raise-mortgage-hopes-565820.html 27th June 2008 The Nationwide Building Society recently published figures showing that in March 2008, house prices fell 0.6 per cent which follows on from a 0.5 per cent drop the previous month. This has caused many experts in the property field to take this as a sign ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://danielcollins.articlealley.com/britains-property-market-weakening-fast-561692.html 23rd June 2008 Nationwide Building Society has announced that it will offer a 20% discount immediately, and then in the subsequent year, on combined buildings and contents insurance as a reward for loyalty from its customers. If new customers purchase services online, t... http://www.articlealley.com/http://monica.articlealley.com/home-insurance-560809.html 21st June 2008 According to ‘The Nationwide Building Society', if house buyers in London want to avoid paying higher interest rates, they would have to stump up fairly higher deposit on a mortgage. The past indicates that the Nationwide put down a deposit of 10% or mo... http://www.articlealley.com/http://jimbrown.articlealley.com/rising-defaults-and-chaos-in-the-money-markets-553260.html 09th June 2008 Bank charges are once again making the headlines with the news of a verdict on the test case launched by the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) against seven major banks in July 2007. The test case verdict went in favour of the OFT and could result in bank ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://pmcindoe.articlealley.com/bank-charges-finally-ruled-unfair-551080.html 05th June 2008 Mortgage approvals unexpectedly increased in January as house prices continued to fall. The Bank of England has released new data showing there were 74,000 mortgage approvals in January, which was up 2,000 from December. That month's figure of 72,000 was ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://drewswainston.articlealley.com/mortgage-approvals-increase-538700.html 15th May 2008 The concept of shared equity is that you buy a portion of a property and rent the rest. Local authorities and house builders can offer shared equity homes. You still need a deposit to put down for your purchase, but it is less than normal because it is on... http://www.articlealley.com/http://nickr7.articlealley.com/shared-equity-mortgages-designed-to-help-key-workers-456328.html 21st January 2008 According to research by Nationwide Building Society, over two-thirds of credit card users do not know the order in which their payments are allocated to their account, when it comes to understanding their monthly credit card statement. Most people ele... http://www.articlealley.com/http://andrewregan.articlealley.com/why-credit-card-companies-dont-want-you-to-understand-your-monthly-statement-181032.html 01st July 2007 Nationwide Building Society, the world's largest building society, is the country's 4th largest mortgage lender and in the top 10 of UK's financial institutions in terms of assets size. Having its start in the 1850's, Nationwide has been able to complete ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://ddd.articlealley.com/selected-achievements-of-nationwide-building-society-138199.html 14th March 2007 The Monetary Policy Committee's decision to increase base rate by a further 0.25 per cent on 11 January caught everybody on the hop, from financial commentators through to the banks and building societies themselves. The rate increases of August and Novem... http://www.articlealley.com/http://marcobarra2.articlealley.com/savers-new-year-surprise-127716.html 09th February 2007 According to the Nationwide building society house prices cooled slightly in October; the trend over the past quarter demonstrated by the Halifax also shows a slow down in UK house prices from June through to August. However, Nationwide believes that t... http://www.articlealley.com/http://andrewregan.articlealley.com/mortgage-approvals-are-up-and-house-price-inflation-slowing-but-analysts-predict-a-serious-market-98488.html 10th November 2006 As you may have noticed, this year's summer has finally arrived in Britain and is asserting its questionable authority (on these shores anyway) more than usual. As such, we are being treated to long, balmy evenings, trips to the seaside, ice cream and the... http://www.articlealley.com/http://andrewregan.articlealley.com/the-unforeseen-cost-of-summer-holidays-69170.html 03rd July 2006 Anyone who owned property during the last house price crash in the early 1990s will remember constant headlines about negative equity and home repossession. Between 1990 and 1996 over a million individuals experienced mortgage repossession as they strug... http://www.articlealley.com/http://samlowe.articlealley.com/frankfurt-is-the-first-world-cup-venue-for-england-how-will-you-be-getting-there-43119.html 12th April 2006 Copyright 2006 Michael Hanna According to the Nationwide Building Society, the UK housing market has made a "strong start" in 2006, with the biggest rise in house prices for 18 months, rising by 1.4% in January. This was seen by the Nationwide as part ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://michaelhanna.articlealley.com/the-uk-house-market-and-how-to-survive-it-27744.html 08th February 2006