{"id":1244,"date":"2016-01-05T14:32:38","date_gmt":"2016-01-05T14:32:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.fpgonline.co.uk\/?p=1244"},"modified":"2023-09-19T11:19:12","modified_gmt":"2023-09-19T11:19:12","slug":"low-mortgage-rates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fpgonline.co.uk\/index.php\/low-mortgage-rates\/","title":{"rendered":"Low Mortgage Rates Continue Into 2016 \u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"WordSection1\">\n<div class=\"\">As we enter a new year, many financial commentators have suggested that the Bank of England may follow their US counterparts by raising the base lending rate during 2016, which is a perennial concern to all home-owners who fear a hike in their monthly outgoings.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"WordSection1\">\n<div class=\"\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"\">During 2015 we saw mortgage lenders become more confident, with an increasing variety of low-rate products aimed at every corner of the market, and as\u00a0<span class=\"\">we\u00a0<\/span>2016, there appears to be no change in the amount of attractive deals on offer, meaning there is still no better time to protect yourself against the possibility of an upward move in rates or to fix for the longer term.<\/div>\n<div class=\"\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"\">For example, five-year fixed rates dipped to 1.99% again this week, whilst tracker rates are available from as low as 1.07% if it is felt this is the best route for your situation.<\/div>\n<div class=\"\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"\">With the buy to let market set for changes in 2016 following the chancellor\u2019s announcement regarding the introduction of a new 3% stamp duty surcharge, some investors are questioning whether it is still a good time to invest or not? However, with tracker rates currently available from 1.73%, and yields from 4% to 6%, becoming a landlord, or increasing a portfolio of properties, remains a compelling proposition for many.<\/div>\n<div class=\"\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"\">Here at The Financial Planning Group, we are able to secure a mortgage deal\u00a0six months ahead of your current deal ending, which makes it possible for our clients to reserve\u00a0the best rates \u2013 regardless of what the market does in that period. As impartial independent financial advisers we can help you in making the right choice.<\/div>\n<div class=\"\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"WordSection1\">\n<div class=\"\"><b class=\"\">To speak to Steve Padgham about your property finance or mortgage requirements, please call him on 020 8614 4782, or e-mail\u00a0<a class=\"\" href=\"mailto:steve.padgham@fpgonline.co.uk\"><span class=\"\">steve.padgham@fpgonline.co.uk<\/span><\/a>.<\/b><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As we enter a new year, many financial commentators have suggested that the Bank of England may follow their US counterparts by raising the base lending rate during 2016, which is a perennial concern to all home-owners who fear a hike in their monthly outgoings. 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