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On World Children’s Day, here’s how we’re supporting young people across London
To mark this year’s World Children’s Day, we thought we’d share some of the work that we have been doing over the last three years to support students in our local community...
Here’s everything you need to know if you want a foreign national mortgage
At Altura, one of our key areas of expertise is helping foreign nationals who want to buy property in the UK. We can help you if you come across any of these issues when applying...
5 essential ‘working from home’ tips from the Altura team
Working from home has been nothing new to the Altura team. So, if you’re working from home now, or you intend to in the future, here are some useful tips based on our experiences.
Mortgage payment holidays ending – what you need to know
Borrowers have until 31 October 2020 to apply for a payment holiday under the blanket scheme, and once your current payment holiday ends you won’t be able to automatically renew it...
UK house prices hit record highs in post-Covid bounce
However, since the government eased lockdown restrictions, there has been a mini housing market boom with UK house prices hitting a new record high. So, what’s happening to house prices?
Why buying a UK property before 31st March 2021 could save you thousands
Between now and the end of March 2021, house buyers will benefit from a reduction in the amount of tax paid on the purchase. Here’s everything you need to know about the Stamp Duty holiday...
Self-employed mortgages and Covid-19: What you need to know
Since ‘self-certification’ deals are no longer available, business owners now have to prove income and affordability when applying for mortgage finance. And, as a result of the pandemic...
Your opportunity to join the growing Altura team
Since we established Altura in 2019, we’ve grown quickly both in terms of client numbers and reputation. If you’re an experienced, motivated mortgage adviser then we’d love to hear from you.
Does the forecast for interest rates mean it’s time to consider a long-term fixed rate?
With interest rates at record lows, could now be the time to lock into a long-term fixed-rate mortgage? Keep reading for predictions about the interest rate outlook and the pros and cons...
Thinking of moving out of the city after coronavirus? Here’s what to consider
Agents have already seen an increase in the number of potential buyers looking for out of town property, so could an exodus from the city be on the cards?