Expert advice and insightful articles on mortgages for first-time buyers, home movers and those looking to remortgage, as well as financial resilience information from our experienced team.
Are you worried about the recent interest rate rise and how it will affect your mortgage? Here’s what it means for you and why remortgaging may be a good idea for some homeowners. Last week The Bank of England decided to increase the base rate from 0.25 to 0.50 per...
Can you secure a competitive rate on your mortgage when your current deal comes to an end? There's a good range of options out there, and you may not want to wait too long either… here’s our guide to remortgaging. Remortgaging simply means moving your mortgage on your...
Will a personal loan reduce your chances of getting a mortgage? And should you pay it off if you can before you apply to a lender? Read on to find out more about how any debt is likely to affect your mortgage application… Should you pay off a loan before getting a...
Want to clear some debt but unable to pay off a loan in one go? There are a few popular methods for gradually clearing debt. Here’s how they work… If you have decided that 2022 is the year you’re going to take charge of your finances and clear some debts, you’ll need...
You want to move, and you fancy a change of scenery, but how can you be sure you’ll choose the right area for you? Christina Neal suggests some key things to consider if you’re planning to relocate. I lived in Surrey for 17 years, then moved away in 2017 when I met my...
Private rental costs have increased in the past year, but so have house prices. Will you pay more or save money if you take out your first mortgage? Find out more… If you’re hoping to join the property ladder, you may be wondering how the cost of your mortgage is...
The government’s new 95 Per Cent Mortgage Guarantee Scheme launched on Monday 19 April 2021. The aim of the scheme is to make more 95 per cent mortgages available to those with smaller deposits. First-time buyers can apply but you don’t have to be one to be eligible.
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