Abbey launches two-year fix

Highlights include:

* Two-year fixed rate at 4.29 per cent*

* Exclusive to intermediaries

* Available to remortgagers only

* £499 fee that can be added to the loan

* 75 per cent loan to value

* Max loan size £500,000

* Remortgage solution package includes free valuation for

mortgage purposes (max £1,100) and free legal fees OR

£250 cashback issued on completion.

Gary Hockey-Morley, director of mortgages said: "With so many

people reaching the end of their previous fixed rate deals this month, this is a great mortgage to move to. With the recent reduction in the base rate and competitive mortgage deals around, this is a great time to fix an excellent rate for the next two years."