Halifax to refund FTB valuation fees

The refund is available on 2 year no product fee fixed products up to 85% LTV and no product fee New Build products up to 80% LTV.

In addition, Halifax Intermediaries has also reduced rates for first-time buyers and home movers by up to 0.40%.

0-60%% LTV 2 year fixed rate products have been reduced by 0.10% for home movers and up to 0.35% for first-time buyers. Rates now include 1.44% (£999 fee), and 1.84% (no fee) including the Refund of valuation offer.

90-95% LTV 2 year fixed Help to Buy Mortgage Guarantee Scheme product rates now include 4.09% (£999 fee) and 4.49% (no fee).

Two-year tracker rates for home mover and first time buyers now start from 1.14% up to 60% LTV and 1.44% up to 75% LTV.

75-80% LTV 2 year tracker rates now start at 1.74%, and 80-85% LTV 2 year tracker rates start at 1.84%.

Ian Wilson, Halifax Intermediaries, said:

“Offering borrowers a refund on property valuation costs is another example of where we offer our customers not only competitive products but also great service through our Service Excellence programme. These latest intermediary rate cuts show that we remain committed to helping customers save money by taking out a mortgage with Halifax.”