Advice

Oct 203 min read

Upsizing Your Home: What You Need to Know

If you're considering moving to a bigger home, you're likely feeling more experienced than you were as a first-time buyer.

Insights into First-Time Home Buyers in the UK

Apr 282 min read

Advice

Insights into First-Time Home Buyers in the UK

Entering the property market for the first time is both an exciting and challenging experience for many. Recent data analysed by...

Apr 143 min read

Savings

Tips on saving for your first home

It can take several years of hard work to be able to afford your first home. Realistically, when the overall economic situation is...

The UK Property Market: A Guide for First-Time Buyers

Apr 72 min read

Mortgage

The UK Property Market: A Guide for First-Time Buyers

For first-time buyers in the UK, the journey to homeownership is multi-faceted, with considerations extending beyond the basics of...

Mar 172 min read

Advice

Downsizing

When considering retirement, the concept of downsizing has emerged as a significant strategy for many, promising not just a simpler...

Mar 33 min read

Mortgage

A Guide To Early Repayment Charges on Your Mortgage

Paying off a mortgage early can feel like achieving financial liberation. However, this freedom often comes with a price: early repayment...

Your Credit Score Explained: Enhancing Your Financial Footprint

Feb 182 min read

Advice

Your Credit Score Explained: Enhancing Your Financial Footprint

Understanding your credit score is key to financial empowerment. It's a snapshot of your borrowing history and repayment behaviour,...

Mortgage and Credit Card Defaults Surge as Interest Rates Bite

Feb 112 min read

Advice

Mortgage and Credit Card Defaults Surge as Interest Rates Bite

As Christmas approached, lenders reported a spike in defaults on mortgages and credit cards, a trend expected to persist, according to...

Understanding Credit Checks Before You Borrow

Feb 42 min read

Advice

Understanding Credit Checks Before You Borrow

Grasping the intricacies of credit checks is crucial as they significantly influence your ability to secure loans, including mortgages,...

A Concise Guide to Securing a Mortgage and Purchasing Your Dream Home

Jan 283 min read

Advice

A Concise Guide to Securing a Mortgage and Purchasing Your Dream Home

For many, the journey to homeownership involves borrowing funds. Whether you're a first-time buyer, investing in property to let, or...

Jan 73 min read

Mortgage

Tips for First-Time Buyers and Re-Mortgagers

Introduction Whether you're stepping onto the property ladder for the first time or considering re-mortgaging, preparing for a mortgage...

Dec 17, 20232 min read

Mortgage

Understanding the Autumn Statement

In the ever-evolving economic landscape, the Autumn Statement serves as a pivotal marker for individuals and businesses alike. As a...

Dec 3, 20231 min read

Mortgage

Coming to the end of fixed rate

If you are coming to the end of your fixed-rate mortgage, it's natural to consider what financial avenues are open to you, particularly...

Nov 26, 20232 min read

Mortgage

Buy to let as a Landlord

As a landlord considering Buy to Let (BTL) mortgages, the prospect of climbing mortgage rates might seem daunting, potentially nibbling...

Nov 19, 20232 min read

Mortgage

Bank Rates – what do you need to know?

With the Bank of England's base rate holding steady, many are questioning whether this is an opportune moment to consider remortgaging....

Oct 29, 20232 min read

Mortgages

Mortgage Charter encourages lenders to provide you with more support

Banks and Building Societies have been encouraged by Chancellor Jeremy Hunt to offer more flexibility if you are finding it difficult to...

Oct 23, 20232 min read

Mortgage

Understanding Product Transfers vs Remortgaging: A Comprehensive Guide

Navigating the mortgage landscape can often seem like a daunting task. However, when your current mortgage deal approaches its...

Oct 8, 20233 min read

Mortgage

The Bank of Family And Its Impact On The UK Housing Market

The bank of mum and dad has expanded to become the bank of family. Its expansion has enabled it to underwrite an even bigger percentage...

Sep 25, 20233 min read

Mortgage

Why Remortgages Should Often Stay With Their Current Lender

As a rule of thumb, when you renew any contract, you should be prepared to move from your current provider. That does not, however,...

Sep 17, 20233 min read

Advice

What To Think About Before Buying A House In A Falling Market

Rightmove’s monthly house price index shows UK house prices on a clear downward trend. As yet, there is no sign of a crash. The behaviour...

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