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if you’re looking for a mortgage for a new home, or

considering re-mortgaging your current property, you could

be in for a treat over the next few weeks. Falls in the cost

of bank borrowing are set to result in UK mortgage rates

hitting new record lows in the very near future.

Strong competition between lenders is also pushing down

prices with some experts believing that five-year fixed rates

may fall as low as 1.99% this Autumn.

The cost of funds on the money markets has fallen sharply in recent

weeks, giving lenders access to cheap money. So-called ‘swap’ rates have

tumbled following recent

low inflation figures which

mean interest rates are

likely to stay low until well

into 2015.

In addition, many banks

and building societies are

falling short of their annual

lending targets and are

aggressively pursuing new

customers in order to bridge

the gap.

Five-year fixed rates

reached a previous low of

2.48% but there are strong

signs that deals over the

next few weeks will be available at an even cheaper rate. There is even a

chance that we might see a five-year product fall to below 2%.”

While fixed rates are set to tumble, one leading lender has also

launched a discounted variable rate deal at under 1%. HSBC has launched

a two-year discounted deal at 0.99% for borrowers with a 40% deposit.

Available for loans up to half-a-million pounds, the only downside to the

deal – at least, assuming you only need a maximum of 60% loan-to-value

– appears to be its booking fee, a hefty £1,999.

This is certainly an eye-catching headline rate but for smaller loans it

may pay to consider a more expensive rate with a lower fee. In addition,

this is a variable rate product which is linked to the bank’s standard

variable rate (SVR), so your payments will rise when HSBC decides to

increase its SVR, not just when the Bank of England increases the base

rate.

Keep your eyes peeled for some really good home loan deals over the

next few weeks.

Keith Osborne

Editor, WhatHouse?

Say what?

after the viewings, offers,

negotiations, references

and contracts, the time

to move in to your

new home has finally

arrived. Whether

you are the kind of

person who prepares scale drawings of your

new property or throws things in the nearest

box and hopes for the best, moving can be a

stressful experience.

With a recent study suggesting that moving

home is more traumatic than divorce or

bankruptcy, you might be surprised to hear that

11% of us do so each year. To make things a

little easier, we’ve prepared our top six tips to

help you on your way.

PlaN iN adVaNce

Ensure that your possessions are boxed up and

clearly labelled well in advance. Above all, make

sure all boxes are secure – you don’t want that

antique crockery set ending up on the floor! If

you have friends and family helping out, keep

track of what time they are arriving and the

tasks that might suit them. Most importantly,

try not to tire yourself out too early on - a good

night’s sleep will do you a world of good ahead

of a busy day.

get the KeyS

If you are picking up the keys on moving day,

arrange your plans around the time you will

be collecting them. You can load up the van in

advance, but avoid leaving your friends sitting

outside your new home while you are waiting to

sign the contracts and pick up the keys.

dreSS dOwN

Your new home won’t mind if you don’t dress

up for it. You will be on your feet for much of

the day and will get

sweaty and dusty,

so wear loose and

comfortable clothing

that will be able

to withstand the

pressure and any

unexpected changes

in the weather.

dON’t gO huNgry

You may be busy

but you shouldn’t go

hungry. In all of the

madness, you might

not get a chance to

head to the shops, so

prepare sandwiches

and snacks the

evening before. This

will allow everyone

to grab a convenient

bite to eat whenever suits them. Taking a bottle

of milk and some teabags around to your new

home is also highly advised!

dON’t ruN Out Of juice

The last thing you will need is your phone to

die on you, so ensure you leave it on charge

overnight.

PrePare fOr PrOBlemS

You can be perfectly prepared for all

eventualities, but there is still a chance that

something might go wrong. The key is to

remain positive and take any setbacks in your

stride.

for more tips on moving home,

visit www.whathouse.com

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