Articles by Phil Jones
Building Societies Association budget submission
In its budget submission to HM Treasury, the Building Societies Association calls for the Government to deliver measures that will boost house building and the economy; protect homeowners at risk of flooding, and assist hard-pressed …
Chelsea top of table again with lowest two year fixed rate mortgage
Chelsea Building Society has taken two year fixed rate mortgages to their lowest ever level with a new product at 1.74%.
The latest two year deal is available from Friday, 8 March – at 60% LTV …
Buying a Property in Thailand – The Pros and Cons
Thailand is becoming an increasingly popular destination for expats wishing to relocate over to the ‘Land of Smiles’ and this is understandable because Thailand is a pleasant and relatively peaceful country when compared to the …
Mighty Manchester – Jewel of the North
There aren’t many places you can go in the world without someone recognising the name ‘Manchester’, thanks to its’ two world famous football teams that call the city their home. But what is it actually like …
Tesco announces 5 room log cabin for £9,999
Source: Tesco
Tesco today announced that they are offering a Finnlife log cabin for just £9,999.
The log cabins measure 32ft by 16ft 10ins, and when assembled comprises five rooms and a ‘handy upstairs storage area’. The …
House prices to remain flat in 2013
Tunbridge Wells: the south-east and London is the most likely region to experience house price growth in 2013, Halifax says. House prices will remain flat in 2013 as first-time buyers continue to struggle to secure …
Government announces Green Deal ‘cashback’ scheme
Chris Huhne, Energy minister today announced the launch of the Government’s new Green Deal “Cashback scheme”
The Green Deal scheme is aimed at reducing household energy bills within two years. Government estimates that the average household …
