Estate agents are now open for business and able to conduct home viewings. Property professionals are also able to visit homes for “non-essential work” (such as building surveys). In short, the housing market is now, officially, open for business. Unofficially, it remains to be seen how long it will take to find its feet (or […]
Mortgage
When it’s good to take your work home with you
Even though there are a lot of jokes made about health and safety, there’s no disputing the fact that modern workplaces are much safer than their historical counterparts. Admittedly, that’s not all due to health and safety, technology has also helped a lot. It does, however, illustrate the importance of keeping health and safety in […]
How to help the UK’s most flexible workers
Hopefully, the worst of the COVID19 pandemic is now over and those who have survived it can now get on with rebuilding their lives and their livelihoods. Part of the transition to the “new normal” will have to involve dealing with the financial consequences of the Coronavirus. The financial-services sector will have a role to […]
Will there be a mass escape to the country?
There are basically two reasons to live in a city. The first is because it’s where you want to be and the second is because it’s where you need to be for your work. Similar comments apply to “commuter-belt” areas. For people in the second category, the COVID19 pandemic may have served to push companies […]
Will COVID19 boost the remortgage market?
Although the housing market and the mortgage market are related, they are not quite the same. You can buy a house without a mortgage. You can also take out a new mortgage without moving home. There is nothing particularly new about this idea, it will, however, be interesting to see if the remortgage market is […]
How can I help?
In these troubled times, I know that so many people are concerned with their mortgage. I am still working with my clients over the phone and now have access to lenders and their contact details. The Bank of England has slashed interest rates what does this mean for you? The Bank of England has cut the […]