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Here, you'll find a wealth of informative content designed to empower your mortgage journey. Explore expert insights, industry trends, and practical tips to help you make informed decisions every step of the way.
Want to release equity from your home? The pros and cons of downsizing and equity release
When it comes to later in life, your home is likely to be one of your biggest assets. So, what do you do when your children have flown the nest, and much of your wealth is tied up in bricks and mortar?
What the “mini-Budget” fallout means for your mortgage
Kwasi Kwarteng delivered so-called “mini-Budget”. Read on how to find out how it will affect you, and how the reduction in Stamp Duty could save you some money when you buy a property...
3 practical tips for switching your mortgage if your deal is coming to an end
One of the consequences of rising inflation and the chancellor’s “mini-Budget” is that interest rates in the UK are likely to rise further over the next few months. So, to help you keep costs down...
The pros and cons of student buy-to-let (and the 10 best places to be a student landlord)
Read on to find out about the pros and cons of student buy-to-let, and to discover the top 10 UK locations to be a student landlord...
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...
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...