It was always fairly obvious that COVID19 was going to have a significant financial impact on the UK (and, indeed, the world). What may not have been obvious, however, was just how that impact was going to manifest itself. For example, the after-effects of COVID19 are acting as a barrier to re-mortgaging. Here’s what you […]
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Is It Time To Tackle Your Mortgage?
With spring springing and a new financial year rolling in, now could be the perfect time for some financial spring cleaning. If you’re a homeowner, you may be thinking about whether or not to try to make overpayments on your mortgage. Here are some points you might want to consider? How’s your cash-flow? If you’re […]
What Will Post-Pandemic Look Like For The Housing Market?
The initial lockdown (in March 2020) brought the housing market to an abrupt stop. Since then, it’s been operating under various levels of COVID19 restrictions. Now, however, vaccines are being rolled out and a way out of lockdown has been planned. It, therefore, appears that the UK may be reaching a “new normal”. What could […]
March 2021 And The Mortgage Market
It was almost inevitable that the March 2021 budget was going to be focussed on dealing with the financial impact of COVID19. The chancellor also has to have an eye to Brexit, even if that wasn’t at the forefront of his speech. There was plenty to interest those involved in the property market. Here is […]
What The UK Wants To Know About Mortgages
Recent data from confused.com has given an interesting overview of what the UK wants to know about mortgages. We advise anyone considering taking out a mortgage to get professional help, internet searches may not always offer the best solution to your situation. With that in mind, here is a list of questions plus some ideas […]
Understanding Home Insurance
Homes are expensive purchases on their own. Once you fill them up with your possessions, they can become even more expensive. It’s therefore worth taking the time to understand home insurance properly. The basics of home insurance Home insurance is generally divided into two broad categories. The first is buildings insurance and the second is […]