Some first-time buyers may be closer to owning a home than they realise. New research reveals that common mortgage myths could be causing people to delay buying their first home. Aspiring first-time buyers could be delaying their plans because of common misconceptions...
Plans to replace the Lifetime ISA with a new savings product could leave aspiring homeowners worse off. Here’s what the proposed changes could mean. First-time buyers could miss out on more than £3600 in potential interest if proposed changes to ISA rules go ahead, a...
Financial cover can provide a valuable safety net for your income, home and family in case the unexpected happens. Here’s what it covers, why most people need it and how it works. Financial protection can provide a valuable safety net if you can’t work due to illness...
Thinking about getting a mortgage or remortgaging ? A mortgage broker could save you time and money and make the entire process less stressful. Mortgage Adviser James Watson explains the wider benefits. When it comes to arranging a mortgage, some people wonder whether...
Are you a potential first-time buyer struggling to save for a deposit on a property? You’re not alone. Gifted deposits are helping thousands of buyers get onto the property ladder sooner. Later life lending expert Les Pick explains how they work. With the cost of...
The UK housing market has started the new year fairly well, with prices edging up after a small dip at the end of last year. According to the latest data from Halifax, average house prices rose by 0.7% in January, following a 0.5% fall in December. This increase has...
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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