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First-time buyers pay more than £40,000 for a home than before the pandemic
If you, or a loved one, is planning to buy their first home, they can expect to pay £40,000 more for a property than they did before the pandemic...
Could a 50-year mortgage help you to buy a home?
Could a 50-year mortgage that passes through the generations help more first-time buyers onto the property ladder? Read on to find out how the scheme could work...
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...
Guide: 10 straightforward DIY jobs around the house
If you want to tackle some projects in your home, this guide covers 10 common DIY tasks that you should be able to manage around the house, including...
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...