Five things clients will call you about this week

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Here are five stories clients may call you about this week…

Mortgages Mortgages are now at their most affordable levels in 14 years, according to research from Halifax. The Daily Mail reports on how the £60bn Funding for Lending scheme is incentivising lenders to cut rates and make more products available. Properties in London remain expensive on a regional basis, according to the research, as potential housebuyers will be required to allocate an average of 36% of earnings to cover mortgage payments. Read more here. House prices Rising UK house prices are pushing more and more homeowners past the £325,000 inheritance tax threshold, accordi...

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