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5 clever reasons to avoid TikTok for mortgage advice
Whether you’re looking for reading inspiration or tips on flower arranging, TikTok will have channels you can follow. So, it’s perhaps no surprise that there has been a rise in content providers...
5 practical things to do if your fixed-rate mortgage is ending
If your fixed-rate mortgage deal is ending shortly, you’re not alone. So, when the time comes, you’ll need to think carefully about how to get the best new deal once your existing fixed rate expires...
2-, 5-, or 10-year fixed rate? Here is everything you need to know before you decide
If you’re buying a new home, or your mortgage deal is expiring and you are shopping around for a new product, a fixed rate might be at the top of your shopping list. However, you will have a choice...
2023 at Altura – here’s your review of the year
Despite the challenging backdrop, it’s been a year of growth and positivity at Altura. Read on for a summary of all the ways we’ve supported our clients, colleagues, and the community in 2023.
What will happen to interest rates and house prices in 2024?
With interest rates having reached levels last seen before the global financial crisis, this has significantly increased the cost of borrowing for millions of households. Many more will see...
How our mortgage service can boost your employees’ mental health
Keeping employees happy, healthy, and productive is one of the big challenges facing any business. Knowing that they are working with an expert can give them the peace of mind that their finances...
5 practical ways to get a better deal when buying a property
Buying a property is likely to be the biggest financial commitment you make in your life, so you want to be sure that you’re getting the very best deal that you can...
3 practical ways the “Bank of Family” can help a first-time buyer
“Gifting a deposit is an incredibly kind and generous thing for those who can afford it, but it shouldn’t be a necessary part of the home buying process.” Here are three practical ways...
Altura team pack 3,000 books for our charity partners, The Children’s Book Project
You might have read about how we recently teamed up with The Children’s Book Project. The charity seeks to tackle book poverty and give every child the opportunity to own their own book...