The resurgence of 100% mortgages has raised concerns in the housing market. While they offer an opportunity for buyers with limited...

The UK’s property market has long been an attractive target for investors. Up until recently, it had options for investors of all sizes....

For sale by owner may work in a busy housing market (although it may not get you the best price for your home even then). When the market...

For many people, getting a mortgage is essential to be able to buy a house. What’s more, after you’ve bought your house, you’re probably...

Spring is traditionally a busy time in the property market. Just how busy it is, however, depends on various factors. Many people...

As a first-time buyer, there are, essentially, two steps to getting a mortgage. Firstly, you need to work on making yourself an...

In the UK, demand for rental accommodation tends to be consistently strong. If you have a spare room, you might want to tap into this...

For many people, the cost of living is biting hard. This means that they literally cannot afford any nasty surprises. Having the right...

Young adults move out of the parental home for a variety of reasons. Often these are to do with study or work. For example, students...

House price rises don’t have to be followed by falls. In fact, they don’t necessarily have to be interspersed with plateaux. They cannot,...

The introduction of the SDLT (Stamp Duty) holiday sparked a frenzy in the housing market. Realistically, it was only to be expected that...

The UK now officially has a new Prime Minister. That means a new Chancellor of the Exchequer and a new, unscheduled, budget. Although...

Children are back at school. Students are back at university. Strictly is back on TV. All the signs, therefore, point to summer being...

Back when COVID19 was still in full force, the UK government instigated a Stamp Duty holiday. This prompted a buying frenzy and,...

It’s probably not a surprise that the housing market has slowed down over the course of the past year. The extent of the slowdown may,...

In principle, downsizing in retirement, after any children have flown the nest, is often the most financially sensible option for many...

Over recent times, tax changes have delivered a sharp blow to the buy-to-let market and yet it has simply rode out the punch and stood...

The chancellor’s decision to extend the Stamp Duty holiday means that there is a bit of extra breathing space to complete transactions....

Regardless of how you feel about Brexit, it’s probably good news that one way or another, the issue is likely to be resolved in the near...

Special introductory deals can be very helpful, but they run out eventually.  Similarly, fixed-rate mortgages also have a finite...