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3 valuable benefits of working with a broker when interest rates are rising
Read on to find out more about why your next mortgage is likely to cost you more, and three ways working with a broker can help you when rates are rising...
1 in 4 people who moved home during the pandemic now regret it
If you moved home during the pandemic, you certainly weren’t alone. New research published has revealed that more than 1 in 4 people who moved home during the pandemic now regret it...
Self-employed workers twice as likely to be rejected for a mortgage – here’s what you can do to boost your chances
If you’re one of the more than 4 million self-employed workers in the UK, you might enjoy many benefits. However, when it comes to getting a mortgage, self-employment can sometimes feel...
How the UK property market has changed during the Queen’s reign
This month saw the Queen become the first British monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee. Her Majesty’s seven decades on the throne have seen incredible innovation and progress...
Access leading specialist and commercial lending with our brand-new service
To further enhance the service you can access at Altura, we’re delighted to introduce specialist and commercial lending expert Guy Nyirenda – the newest member of the Altura team...
Exciting news from Altura Mortgage Finance
The Arisaig Circle is a group of four companies, of which we are one, all driven by a common goal: To deliver high-quality financial solutions to our clients throughout the world...
Can I rent a room if I have a mortgage – perhaps to a Ukrainian family?
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has not only caused a tragic loss of life, but also a major humanitarian crisis. If you’re thinking of helping by renting a room in your home, here’s what you need to know...
5 practical tips that will boost your credit rating and help you to get the mortgage you need
If you’ve ever applied for a mortgage, a credit card, or a loan, it’s likely that you will have been subject to a credit check. Your credit rating is particularly important when you come to buy a home...
5 valuable things you need to know about cryptocurrency and mortgages
According to This is Money, more than 2 million Brits now hold bitcoin. As crypto becomes more popular, increasing numbers of clients are asking us questions about crypto and mortgages...
3 in 10 landlords unaware of new lettings laws – here’s what you need to know
If you’re a landlord, you will know that the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rules exist to try and make UK homes more energy-efficient. From April 2023, the rules are changing...