You may be forgiven for thinking it is impossible to get a mortgage on a zero hour contract. But there are some ways to give yourself the best chance of securing a loan. Firstly, the facts. The number of people employed on a...
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In life, the only way to grow is to collect experiences along the way. Some experiences are going to be a bit of a challenge, while others will feel like a breeze. Buying your first home is an interesting mix of both...
Anti-mortgage backlash doesn’t make sense, but a lot of people are giving up mortgages in favor of renting. While this might make sense in the short term, it’s something that makes us sad. We have fond memories of the...
Do you have what it takes to build your own home? Thanks to the Right to Build Act, you can legally take on a new hobby and grow your skills in the process. The world of self building isn’t for the faint of heart; projects...
Making sure your home is safe and secure is one of the most important things you can do as a homeowner. Your home is the place where you and your family should feel comfortable and protected more so than anywhere else. From...
Divorce enquiries typically surge on the first working Monday in January, a day now known as ‘Divorce Day’. It’s no secret 42% of all marriages end in divorce, and the festive season can feel like a bridge too far for some...
It doesn’t take much to notice that there is a slow but steady rise in demand for mortgages across the UK. But today’s would-be homeowners are savvier than they used to be. They’re now asking for the condition...
One of the classic pieces of advice that just about everyone gives you is that when you can, buy yourself a home and hold onto it. No matter what the economy does, people are going to crave a piece of land for themselves and...
Searching for your first home is a very thrilling time but can also be puzzling. The majority of first time buyers don’t really know what they are looking for within their first home. People can get carried away easily when it...
Recent research into self employed mortgages has identified that 2 in 5 of self employed people are concerned that their employment status will impact their chance of getting a mortgage. Following changes to the mortgage market...