Average UK first-time buyer deposit ‘increased by £10,000 in 2020’
The average first-time buyer was required to put down £10,000 more last year as a deposit than if they had got on the property ladder in 2019, according to analysis.
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Average UK house price ended 2020 at record high of £253,374, says Halifax
The average UK house price ended 2020 at a record high of £253,374, according to an index.
Possible house price falls in 2021 may not eclipse gains made in 2020 – Halifax
Possible house price falls in 2021 may not be significant enough to wipe out the strong gains already made this year, according to experts.
Average UK house price up by more than £15,000 since June – index
The average UK house price has increased by more than £15,000 between June and November – marking the strongest run of growth over five months since 2004, according to an index.
Another fantastic five for Halifax in Weymouth win
Resurgent Halifax hit five for the second time in four days as they swept aside struggling Weymouth at Bob Lucas Stadium.
Lloyds Banking Group to reintroduce 10% deposit mortgages for first-time buyers
First-time buyers will be able to take out 10% deposit mortgage deals once more with Lloyds Banking Group from next week.
Harry Beautyman strikes from the spot as Sutton beat Halifax
Sutton remained second in the National League after Harry Beautyman’s early penalty secured them a 1-0 victory over Halifax.
Danny Parish strikes late to secure win for Wealdstone at Halifax
Wealdstone secured a 1-0 National League victory over 10-man Halifax with a late strike from substitute Danny Parish.
Average UK house price breaks through £250,000 barrier – index
The average UK house price has topped a quarter of a million pounds for the first time, according to an index.
Super League newcomers to receive less funding than other 11 teams in 2021
As the race gets under way to find a 12th team for Super League, it has emerged that the newcomers will receive almost half the central funding given to the other 11 clubs.
Listen as scammers try to clear £50,000 out of north-east man’s bank account
A special forces-trained kickboxer has spoken of the chilling moment he realised he had come within minutes of losing £50,000 to scammers.
Lloyds, Halifax and RBS/NatWest online services resolved after problems
Two major banking groups have apologised after some customers struggled to access their online accounts at the start of the new working week.