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I read the things on the metro this morning.
it just doesn't make sense also that this loan seems to be available only to people buying (overpriced) new builds - so it will help the developers trying to sell the new builds but not help people like me trying to sell my FTB 1-bed flat
Why do you need help? Just put it on the market and sell it.0 -
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Suppose interest rates were 5%. And HPI averaged 5% over the next 5 years.
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What happens in your example if HPI averages -5% (in real terms) over the next 5 years? Is maximum leverage still such a good idea?0 -
It's called FirstBuy.
If you do a search you'll see a couple of ads for it. I don't think it's officially live yet but they're taking names of those interested.0
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