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Have mortgage rates peaked? Here’s the expert view
If you’re on a variable- or tracker-rate deal you’re likely to have seen your repayments rise sharply. And, if your low-cost rate is coming to an end in the next few months, you’re also likely to...
Guide: Intergenerational wealth planning: Your options when passing on wealth to the next generation
Ensuring your family is financially secure for the long term is a common goal. If it’s one of your priorities, intergenerational wealth planning could help you create a plan...
5 practical ways to keep your mortgage payments low
The average price of two- and five-year fixed-rate mortgages in the UK reached its highest level for seven months. If you’re worried about rising mortgage costs, here are five practical ways...
Why have mortgage rates risen so much recently?
So, why have interest rates risen so sharply and so high? What does it mean for you? And when are they likely to fall again? Read on for answers to these questions and more...
The 100% mortgage returns – but is it the right choice for you?
To help renters to get onto the housing ladder, Skipton Building Society has launched the first 100% mortgage since the 2008 financial collapse. In simple terms, this enables renters to buy...
Altura joins forces with London charity to boost children’s literacy
Read on to find out more about this terrific reading charity, and how Altura will be helping with both time and fundraising.
3 important reasons you should speak to an expert before accepting the mortgage deal your lender offers
If your mortgage deal is coming to an end in the next few months, you’re not alone. Typically, when your mortgage deal is ending, you have three options...
How to choose an estate agent if you’re thinking of selling your home
Whether you’re planning to trust an online service or an agent in your local area, choosing the right selling service can help you to find a seller, negotiate the best price, and conclude the sale...
Guide: 10 really fab things the Beatles can teach you about successful financial planning
From a young man thinking about and planning his later years in ‘When I’m Sixty-Four’ to ‘Taxman’, there are essential money lessons hidden in the Beatles’ albums.
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...