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About to buy a property or in the market for some home renovations? Our content manager, Christina Collison, has noticed that tradespeople seem to be busier than ever, but would still rather wait than attempt anything herself. A valuable nugget of info for first-time...
Our content manager Christina Collison talks about her goal to clear her mortgage sooner rather than later. It’s been almost six months since I went from renting to owning the house I have lived in for over four years. I’ve been thinking about how fortunate I am to...
Prospective first-time buyer Isaac Williams talks about having his first consultation with one of our mortgage advisers, James Watson, and reveals what he learned… (hint: it was good news). After months of guesswork and questionable calculations, it turns out my...
New homeowner Christina Collison talks about the challenges of living on a busy main road in a house with drafty windows… I’m already plotting my next move. House move, that is. I love my house, and it was a real achievement to be able to buy it this summer after...
Prospective first-time buyer Isaac Williams has prepared a checklist of what he wants from his first home, including why double-glazing and reliable electrics are essential. First-world problem alert: I live in a flat with single glazed windows. Of course, there are...
Living together is not always easy but finding the right property to share and having your own space will certainly help create a happy household, says Christina Collison. Apparently, Sunday is #NationalBoyfriendDay. I’m raising my eyebrows even as I say it. I’m not...
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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