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Altura mentee set for gruelling charity desert trek – and how you can support a great cause
One of our mentees, Rithik Bagga, recently told us about his plans to complete a more than 80-kilometre trek across Jordan later this year to raise funds for Alzheimer’s Research UK. Read on to find out more about Rithik and his bold plans...
Altura shortlisted for 3 prestigious mortgage awards
Each year, dozens of lenders, brokers, providers, and other mortgage businesses vie for 28 prestigious Mortgage Strategy awards. In each category, several rounds of shortlisting...
Cost of the average mortgage rose 61% in 2022 – here are 3 valuable tips
Read to discover just how sharply rates have risen, and for some useful tips if you are expecting a hike in your mortgage repayments in the next few months.
Your spring Budget update – the key news from the chancellor’s statement
On Wednesday 15 March 2023, chancellor Jeremy Hunt presented his spring Budget. Hunt opened his speech by admitting that, in the autumn, the government “took difficult decisions to deliver...
All the winners and losers from the 2023 spring Budget
Just six months ago, Kwasi Kwarteng stood up in the House of Commons and delivered his controversial “mini-Budget”...
5 useful tips to improve your credit rating if you need a new mortgage
When you apply for a mortgage, one of the first steps a lender will take is to check your credit file. They will then use this information as part of their underwriting process to decide whether to offer you a mortgage...
Self-employed? Here are 2 practical tips to help you get a new mortgage
There are many benefits to owning a business, from the flexibility of working the hours you want to “being your own boss”. When it comes to finances, however, being self-employed...
5 practical tips to be proactive if you need a new mortgage in 2023
If you’ve had your current mortgage for more than a year or so – or you’re new to the mortgage market – you’re likely to find that things have changed significantly in recent months...
Should you increase the rent you charge on buy-to-let property in 2023?
If you are a landlord, raising the rent is a tricky and often moral decision. Read on to find out how landlords are squaring rising costs with looking after their tenants...
What will happen to house prices in 2023?
Last year, you read the forecasts for house prices in 2022, with most experts correctly suggesting modest growth over the 12-month period. However, against the backdrop of rising interest...