15 June 2009
With the pricing of fixed-rate mortgages rising on the back of higher interbank borrowing costs, the papers looked at whether now is a good time to opt for the security of a fix. Elsewhere, the topic of buying at auction came up and whether this is the best place to find a bargain in a more difficult housing market.
Melanie Bien, spokeswoman for Savills Private Finance, was quoted in a variety of publications; a selection of these appear below.
30 June 2009
The press continued to ponder whether now is a good time to take out a fixed-rate mortgage while the whole issue of graduates and how they can be helped on the housing ladder was also addressed. Melanie Bien, spokeswoman for Savills Private Finance, was quoted in a wide range of press articles, a couple of which are mentioned below.
08 June 2009
The papers looked at what borrowers on their lender's standard variable rate should do next while elsewhere offset mortgages were examined. Melanie Bien, spokeswoman for Savills Private Finance commented on these issues, and others, during the week.
02 June 2009
Whether borrowers will be able to remortgage in months to come and how parents can help first-time buyers onto the housing ladder, were two of the burning topics in the press this week. Melanie Bien, spokeswoman for Savills Private Finance, was quoted in several national publications: a brief snapshot is below.
18 May 2009
There is a paucity of deals available for buy-to-let landlords looking to remortgage made the weekend press, while elsewhere there were tips as to how families could better control or reduce mortgage costs. There was also an examination of the shortage of cash available for the Government's shared equity schemes.
A selection of mentions for Savills Private Finance are included below.
12 May 2009
Fixed rates are rising so is now a good time to take one out? asked a few of the papers. Others looked at the proposals compelling landlords to obtain a license, while home improvements and the best way of paying for them was also considered.
04 May 2009
Nothern Rock was slated for changing the terms on its flexible mortgage, while Nationwide received slightly less vitriol for changing its standard variable rate for new customers. Other journalists looked at the lenders most likely to lend in these difficult market conditions.
27 April 2009
Unfortunately, there was little in the Budget to boost the housing market but that didn't stop the press picking over the small print.
Melanie Bien, spokeswoman for Savills Private Finance, was quoted in several articles (see below) while Richard Stone, director of affordable housing arm SPF Sherwins, also commented on the measures concerning shared equity.
20 April 2009
The weekend press considered whether now is the best time to take out a long-term fixed-rate mortgage; how to cope if you are threatened with repossession and tips to help first-time buyers onto the housing ladder.
Melanie Bien, spokeswoman for Savills Private Finance, was quoted in several articles - a selection of which appear below.
14 April 2009
Various articles examined whether lenders were finally relaxing their criteria and offering deals to those with small deposits. Also, what does it mean if you miss a mortgage payment - is it going to be impossible to get a mortgage in future?
Melanie Bien, spokeswoman for Savills Private Finance, was quoted in several articles on these topics - and more.
07 April 2009
Several papers considered whether we are actually seeing the 'green shoots' of recovery in the mortgage market or whether it is a false dawn. There was advice for landlords - both those with top-end properties who may be called upon by their lenders to reduce their loan-to-values and 'accidental landlords' who are renting because they can't sell.
Melanie Bien, spokeswoman for Savills Private Finance, was quoted in a range of articles - a selection appear below.
30 March 2009
The question of whether now is a good time to choose a fixed rate featured heavily in the week's press. Journalists also looked at the fees lenders charge borrowers and whether the new rules on Hips will slow down house sales.
Melanie Bien, spokeswoman for Savills Private Finance, was quoted in a range of articles - a selection of which appear below.
25 March 2009
The Turner Review of Global Banking Regulation dominated the headlines this week although it stopped short of restricting mortgage lending to no more than three times borrowers' income or banning 100 per cent home loans. Journalists also considered whether longer-term fixes are now a sensible option as rates come down and whether offset mortgages are suitable for those with savings which are not otherwise earning much interest.
Melanie Bien, spokeswoman for Savills Private Finance, was quoted in a range of articles - a selection of which are below.