It is becoming increasingly difficult for the average UK property seller to find an eligible buyer for his or her home. This is not surprising, given the current state of the UK property selling market – in fact, high lending rates and stringent mortgage approval processes are making it almost impossible for first-time buyers to enter the market.
According to a recent article in The Times, more and more mortgage lenders are currently intensifying their “consumer profiling” initiatives in order to identify and avoid high-risk borrowers in the wake of the credit crunch. In essence, customer profiling involves careful scrutiny of even loyal customers’ credit records to determine an individual’s repayment ethic and his or her so-called “risk factor”. It is estimated that as many as 116,000 UK homeowners are at risk of not being able to renew or extend their mortgage deals which are scheduled to expire before the year is over.
To make matters worse, good mortgage deals are only extended to borrowers who are able to put down first-time deposits of at least 25% of the value of the home they are purchasing. It is not difficult to see why this could be a problem for the average, cash-strapped first-time home buyer.
In turn, the situation has dire implications for homeowners looking to sell their homes. These strict – and almost impossible – mortgage conditions are making it difficult for buyers to approach property sellers with suitable offers. In the meantime, house prices are dropping to a record low and there seems to be no hope in sight for people with property to sell.
Thanks to MPG Investments, you do not have to sit around and wait for the UK property market to recover before you can find a buyer for your home. We will buy your property in a single week!
At MPG Investments, we have a transparent and hands-on way of doing business. With our financial muscle and extensive experience in the industry, we only make promises that we can keep. In other words, when we say that we will give you hard cash for your home in 7 days, that is exactly what you can expect.