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What’s really happening with UK house prices, before, during and after lockdown
In recent weeks, the coronavirus pandemic has impacted every corner of the UK economy. But just how significant is the impact of the virus likely to be on UK house prices?
Altura nominated for prestigious prize at The British Mortgage Awards
For 15 years, The British Mortgage Awards have celebrated excellence in the intermediary mortgage sector. Each year, nominees and winners have demonstrated outstanding levels...
Food and the lockdown – how our shopping, eating and drinking habits are changing
Have your eating or food shopping habits changed during lockdown? We asked the Altura team how their approach to food has changed in recent weeks.
Remortgage rates fall as lenders remain open for business
As millions of workers are furloughed or work from home, mortgage lenders are very much open for business, and recent Base rate cuts have seen remortgage rates fall...
Great lockdown recommendations from the Altura team
One way to escape is to immerse yourself in a great book, film or TV series. So, to help you sift through the choices available, here are some lockdown recommendations from the Altura team.
5 reasons to remortgage during the coronavirus lockdown
However, the pandemic has offered homeowners an opportunity to save money by remortgaging. The remortgage market is open for business, so here are five reasons to think about a remortgage...
Support for the self-employed during the coronavirus pandemic
Following calls to help freelancers and the self-employed, the government has now unveiled a package of measures designed to support those who own their own business...
What you need to know about Covid-19 mortgage payment holidays
In recent days the UK government has announced plans for payment holidays for mortgage borrowers. The original proposal was for residential borrowers which has since been extended...
Supporting our Clients
In these challenging times, we understand how stressful things can be. Our team is here to support you, we’re committed to helping you navigate this period...
Everything you need to know about cladding and mortgages when buying a property
Urgent fire safety reviews following Grenfell have resulted in changes to the criteria that surveyors and mortgage lenders are applying to high-rise blocks of flats and apartments. So, what are...