Beware of Conditional Selling: a Warning for First-Time Buyers and Home Movers Whether you’re a first-time buyer or seasoned home mover, buying a house can be one of the most stressful experiences we…
Top Reasons to Remortgage Your Home and the Process A mortgage is a long term commitment, which means you’ll want to make sure it continues to fit your needs as they change over time. Your…
Nationwide House Price Index and House Prices Generally Nationwide's November house price index press release quotes prices in November as increasing by 0.2% but this misleading figure is only after…
Santander Cuts “Revert-to” Rate by 1% From today Santander is reverting to its pre 23rd January 2018 policy for its “revert-to” rate by using a managed rate, SVR (standard variable rate), instead of…
Considerations for Expats Buying Rental Property in the UK Buying property in the UK as an expatriate is an exciting but often complex journey. Whether you're looking for a secure investment, a…
Preparing for Higher Mortgage Rates in 2024 For homeowners whose fixed rate mortgages are set to expire in 2024, the prospect of transitioning to a higher mortgage rate may be a cause for concern.…
The Autumn Statement Could Give FTBs a Massive Boost at Little Cost I note from The Times that The Chancellor is considering a package of support for FTBs (first time buyers) for the Autumn…
Are the Latest Mortgage Rates a New Norm or Short Term Blip? Mortgage rates have been quite the topic in the press over the last 12 months, along with the cost of living, political discord as well…
Should First Time Buyers Continue Renting or Take the Leap into Homeownership? Asking a mortgage broker whether now is a good time to purchase a home might seem like an inevitable one-sided answer.…
Highest SVR for 25 Years Virgin Money (plus Clydesdale Bank and Yorkshire Bank) announced yesterday an increase in its SVR to 9.49%, maintaining its unenviable position as the mainstream lender with…
